Comments on: Top 10 Signs That You Are “Hoarding,” Not Just “Collecting”

By: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes at OTR Blog | Organize to Revitalize!

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes at OTR Blog | Organize to Revitalize! — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:02:11 +0000

[...] • Top 10 Signs That You Are “Hoarding,” Not Just “Collecting” [...]

By: Cardif

Cardif — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:34:00 +0000

Collections can be displayed, or is worth monetary value and is in a secure storage container. Hoarding is when you have too much to be displayed or you don’t bother to display it, you just want to keep it.

By: The Sunday Salon: Connected Thoughts and a Mistaken Identity «

The Sunday Salon: Connected Thoughts and a Mistaken Identity « — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:03:49 +0000

[...] I do not have this problem. Oh, no. I collect. I don’t hoard (yes, I checked the Top 10 signs to be sure). But even though I’m not clinically a hoarder, I can relate. I mean, [...]

By: Deb Lee

Deb Lee — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:05:00 +0000

I’m glad that the article clarified things for you. You are right – “collecting” does have a more positive connotation than “hoarding” does, and, yes, they are two very different things. Are you seeking help for yourself or a friend?

By: Lassnlad

Lassnlad — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Collecting vs. Hoarding…hmmmm…collecting is a better word, but it becomes hoarding when the “stuff” gets in the way, or if things can’t be found. Getting organiized with the “stuff” is the answer. Thanks for confirming.

By: Deb Lee

Deb Lee — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:43:00 +0000

Jade:

I’m so glad you liked that article. Was there anything in particular that you found helpful? If you have any questions (or have a topic you’d like us to blog about), let us know. If we don’t have an answer, we’ll find someone who does. Thanks for leaving a comment. =)

Deb

By: Jadeatethemusic

Jadeatethemusic — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:08:00 +0000

Really helped :) thanks

By: Hoarders: Backyards, Bedbugs, and Beer Cans | Organize to Revitalize!

Hoarders: Backyards, Bedbugs, and Beer Cans | Organize to Revitalize! — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:48:40 +0000

[...] Check out this recent OTR article by chronic disorganization expert, Ariane Benefit – Top 10 Signs that You are “Hoarding,” Not Just “Collecting.” In it, she makes clear distinctions between the [...]

By: Ana

Ana — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:08:38 +0000

Thank you. It was very clear and simple, put in point form. It was easy to say “yes” or “no” to each point, and therefore, easy to get the “diagnosis”; no subjectivity.
God bless you.
Ana

By: Ariane Benefit

Ariane Benefit — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:19:21 +0000

Hi Deb! Thanks so much for posting this! And Happy Holidays!