Hoarder Refuses to Change | Hoarders

[@TheSeptemberRose]

I can understand a "craft " hoarder because I do crafts and everything I have that isn't put away is a "Work in progress" or a "Future project" or something I have just put aside for a while. My partner has made me tidy up and put things away and donate things, but I always end up with a little pile around my computer that never goes away. I know I am a bit of a hoarder. The type of hoarder I will never understand is "dirty hoarding", when someone can't even part with broken things or garbage.

[@frelsi__Andrea]

I love this angle of a show like this! Seeing the people in the situation meeting others who are experiencing the same thing, Well done! I'd love to see more of those! Also love to see the empathy from the Divas with Nigel and how he was thankful and it all ended well with everyone. That's so much more motivating to see, especially for people that are experiencing these difficulties, maybe starting a bit on their own, seeking therapy or help with the decluttering process

[@VictoriaFerland-gu7rb]

So good to see Nigel’s place looking wonderful. He’s very talented and now he can really enjoy creating.

[@stonecrestquilt]

Thank you, Nigel for your bravery and inspiration to those of us similar to you all over the world! It’s super tough especially when you have multiple hobbies I understand same here. However, I have recently learned that there is a difference between having ADD with OCD opposed to having a diagnosis of ““ hoarding disorder, please look into that because that’s what your house looks like to me. Looks like ADD with OCD. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@sammnew]

I have ADHD and have trouble with hoarding. I’ve also got tonnes of hobbies. I find it really hard to organise things and can never find anything so I end up buying multiples of items. ☺️

[@CarmenGutierrez-p8d]

I mean one could argue hoarding is a type of ocd.

[@CarmenGutierrez-p8d]

Loved the psychologist and that term undigested grief

[@alinewright1093]

There are so many homeless seniors people who need clothes. Some are very, very low income, can't afford better coats, sweaters, purses etc. Maybe they could join a craft groups that do sewing, crocheting. Some the shopping is loneliness. By meeting people could become friends and call each other sometimes. Help others learn how to learn their skills.

[@Christina_320]

This is so sad. He must be so lonely. God help this man. Heartbreaking.

[@mimimiraj7351]

It's a choice

[@krielkip]

God help this man.. 🤦‍♀ as if

[@krisvanallen]

as a crafter myself, I understand the desire to have a lt of supplies for different crafts. it is difficult. the supplies, esp fabrics, are only released once, so the FOMO feeling is strong.

[@insulanerin7601]

So sorry to see that Nigel's home is in such a state again.

[@alanbirkner1958]

My mom hoarded papers, trash, clothing, fabric, yarn, and more. I do lots of crafts. I don't buy much because I know I'll only do a few things in a week, and I can buy more. Plus, colors and styles change over time. Tina, Al's wife

[@sawahtb]

My mother in law left China as it become a Communist Country, after the Japanese invasion. She lost everything, and I'm sure had a lot of grief she didn't share. Her hoarding wasn't as bad as most of these people but she definitely hoarded. She didn't buy excessively so that helped. I found being in her flat to be nerve wracking I couldn't be there for long or I'd want to start drinking.

[@henrikgustav2294]

Im afraid of old age and loneliness. Any advice?

[@JoanJe]

Let me come and take care of you

[@mariawilson7460]

Be kind 2 all and get out there and find ppl that u like and like u

[@zoraidita2022]

Volunteer at a local kitchen or food pantry

[@cesarparra6025]

Was that last shot AI?

[@cathtf7957]

Rerun

[@GhitaAlaoui-o7v]

Lot staff make alwyse massy home

[@eeccee11]

Lady loneliness is a mental health issue

[@Vidya740]

Very unfortunate to give lazy, unclean people a "name" for their "condition". It's nothing but laziness, and uncleanliness. Look at his toilet at the beginning of the video. What does a dirty toilet have to do with "hoarding"?

[@infinityentity]

Uncleanliness, lack of self care and other "lazy" behavior is a common symptom of mental illness. It's not by choice, their brain is misfiring so it's easy to fall behind on chores and struggle to keep a clean home.

[@CarmenGutierrez-p8d]

The overwhelm starts to take over, plus depression. Most people when being "lazy" are actually overwhelmed with emotions or pure fear.

[@Vidya740]

@@CarmenGutierrez-p8d Very unconvincing excuses. I don't believe that's the way depression works. I've had depression before and I couldn't do anything at all. I was emotionally, and consequently physically paralyzed. He's able to sew, go to the supermarket, feed his cat, etc. If he can do all these things he can also take up a brush and clean his toilet. Some people are lazy and hate housework. But it doesn't have to be unpleasant. You can just dedicate 15 minutes each day to clean something, or some part of the house. When the time comes, you put on your favorite music, and you start cleaning. At the end of the 15 minutes, you stop.