I Haven't Used My Kitchen and Bathroom in 4 Years | Hoarders S1 Ep5 | Only Human

[@deborahhershey5761]

All those books! I had a lot of books cluttering my bedroom once and couldn't let them go. But I finally did. My daughter said to me, "Mom, there is a building where you can go and read these same books again. It's called the library." And that simple statement made such sense to me. I cleared out my books.

[@dddddd211]

OMG finally someone who let's their kid speak their mind and not immediately get upset about good advice just because it's from a kid...

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Not too sure about this. My local libraries have become primarily places for people to use computers. There are fewer and fewer books there and many are new bestsellers I have no interest in. I used to go regularly and carry home bags of books. Last time I went, about 6 months ago, to do some browsing, and couldn't find anything I really wanted to borrow. I don't know that libraries are the places for readers they once were.

[@annwilliams6438]

Paul, you are NOT ‘home’! You are ABUSING your friend…. You are going to demolish your friend’s property as you did to your own.

[@glendarobinson2841]

He gave him a inch and he took a mile. So,so selfish 🙄. But as long as he gets what he wants then that's all that' matters. Total selfish 😒.

[@amandahudson431]

Now that his house is gone, his friend needs to have him deal with what he took there

[@pamelakain4879]

Paul has totally disrespected his friend hospitality. He's no friend.

[@pixie8653]

I think they might be more than friends. Paul is a lovely person, and Simon really cares about him. I don't think he has the heart to make him move. If Simon ever becomes physically compromised, he will end up dying in Paul's squalor. Very sad.

[@warialdasue]

He’s selfish to take his junk to his mates place, and Simon is a fool for letting him take it there

[@spicnspan981]

My thoughts exactly! His just taking his hoard to his friends house. His friend is a bigger person than I am because I just couldn’t deal with it, would do my head in.

[@elevans5758]

Simon is just too good hearted to tell his friend off. Sadly, if he does not put his foot down he ends up like Paul did.The writing is clearly on the wall.

[@roselee4445]

It's already hoarded at Simon's

[@shojinryori]

And Simon uses a stick? Omg, an accident waiting to happen.

[@Ad-Infinitum]

My heart sank when I saw how much stuff Paul had put into his friend's home. Really, really hope he managed to get his hoarding under control and has managed to spend the rest of his retirement with friends, experiences and love rather than things.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

It's inevitable that Paul will fill Simon's house to capacity once he moves in; In most cases these people never fully recover from hoarding, and will carry on hoarding and re hoarding time after time probably their entire life.

[@BJKage]

@@gillianbrookwell1678 Not really, see the hardest thing here is, you don´t know where to start. There so many things, you get overwhelmed. The way your surrounding looks like same thing is for your head. We have issues and we are messed up, that´s why we do it. It´s basicaly cry for help.

[@elevans5758]

@@BJKage, It does not matter where you start. You just start and keep on going to throw rubbish where it belongs, in a rubbish bin or rubbish bags. I know a few junk collectors, they are starting, but only move the stuff from one place to another and jump at anyone who wants to help them.

[@sonjastarr1364]

It is a mental illness. It's nearly impossible to heal yourself on your own BUT when they get help they can recover and stop hoarding for good.

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

​. Hoarding is never resolved 'for good' it is a life long issue that needs to be managed with cognitive behavioral therapy to prevent extreme hoarding to happen again

[@kimberly8185]

I once had a box of books damaged by water in flooded basement. I really didn't want to throw them away .. it hurt but I did it. I imagine what these folks feel when their items are damaged but they want to keep them is that times 1000. I feel for them. Ya gotta do what is good for you even if it hurts.

[@sandy-rr1by]

unimaginable the rot and structural damage under all the garbage.

[@patriciakelly69]

Don’t let a hoarder take over your life. Don’t be shucked in, put your foot down and say , no!

[@robersonromy]

There is no place to put your foot down...

[@justme5025]

I love George's voice; it makes my speakers vibrate.

[@preetypatel6217]

I think the best way to clear the hoard to take all things to a warehouse. Once things are separated from house, people can see their hoard clearly and finds easy to let things go.

[@Sara.a.v.Dahlberg]

I think so 2 😊👍

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

@@Sara.a.v.Dahlberg But even when they do this, some bring them back in again.

[@kimberly8185]

And sorted into categories. Do I really need 30 coffee mugs? Then they can pick their favorites.

[@garyklinger9734]

No no no. The hoarders junk has then filled up another space AND now his house is open and empty for the hoarder to fill it up again.

[@kimberly8185]

@@garyklinger9734 not to store.. to sort.

[@UsernamesForDummies]

I would have loved to see the house after renovation. I think it would be a really lovely home. Hopefully he is getting his hoarding under control, otherwise he might not just lose his best friend, but also a roof over his head.

[@henriksalvador8958]

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[@terrancedaxton3781]

@Henrik Salvador Ehh try flixportal. just google for it:) -terrance

[@henriksalvador8958]

@Terrance Daxton Thank you, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I appreciate it!

[@terrancedaxton3781]

@Henrik Salvador happy to help xD

[@BJKage]

I have few "friends" like this, but I´d never let any of them move in. I love my quiet and calm and my lifestyle too much. I love to live alone.

[@MariaTorres-hc5uq]

I think I would kick him out in 5 minutes... him and his stuff... He has no respect for his friend.

[@blueberry_pie]

@@MariaTorres-hc5uq This is not about being disrespectful, it's a sickness.

[@BJKage]

@@MariaTorres-hc5uq Yeah, not that easy, I have some mental issues myself. I always give the shirt off of my back and later cursing myself because I find out I need it, so at one point of my life I also´ve had tendencies to hoard, just in case I need it. And I fostered a child, well he was almost adult, but in very difficult situation and my flat looked like a wearhouse, but that is not the point. You feel bare naked without the stuff, it´s weird connection with it and than there´s the thing called clutter blindness, it´s a real thing. You don´t really see it. People from outside do. My daughter helps me a lot, she comes and say, you are a pig, but I do not see that. She says it´s a mess here, and I tell her, there are no adults here (I have an asperger syndrome) she says there are and I say there are no mentally healthy adults here and she agrees and starts to clean up. She is a golden girl. Saying you boys have fun, sending me and her son outside and cleaning up, so I do not see what she is letting go. But I am nothing like this man. I take my trash out and all. I just do not fold clean clothes, forget to water plants and stuff like that.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

Same here, I like my own space with a clutter free home; I was married to a hoarder but I've lived on my own for eight years and I love it.

[@jdmmg4904]

@@BJKage I'm hoping you're not relying on your daughter too much so she can have her life. Why don't you clean yourself after she told you there's clutter or get some help?

[@SuperBenette]

I wish him some happiness and that he puts the past behind and create memories of other things than objects, be blessed. He was very brave to clear away that hoard.

[@patriciakelly69]

I hope Simon doesn’t allow his home to be invaded by a hoarder.

[@shojinryori]

Too late, I think 😢

[@pixie8653]

@@shojinryori Right. I think that they are more than friends, so I understand why Simon has been putting up with it. Paul is a lovely person, but I don't think it is possible that he has changed.

[@daCubanaqt]

@@pixie8653 Yes, they are definitely more than friends.

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

He put his underwear up to dry 12 years ago? Had to laugh at that. But he still wants it? That's not funny, that's sad

[@spicnspan981]

Ill never forget something someone said on another hoarding show I watched. She said and I quote “I’m not a hoarder, I’m just a frustrated perfectionist”

[@jenrich111]

Paul's last selfish comment, " planning his holiday." He should Shout his friend to a holiday for USING up two rooms in Simon's home. Then Simon should kick him to the curb/kerb literally.

[@6fenfen]

My heart goes out for this man. He is so sensitive, people like him often have a heard time :(

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

Sensitive? He’s selfish by not only hoarding his house, but, dragging junk over his friend’s house!

[@annabelle9063]

He’s a selfish man. Don’t feel bad. He’s using his friend

[@einahsirro1488]

Simon is screwed. Paul will take over his house and destroy it, and him.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

I agree; Hoarders don't usually recover and continue to hoard and re hoard for the rest of their lives; Simon doesn't look the forceful type, and will end up with a hoarded house.

[@brigidspencer5123]

@@gillianbrookwell1678it’s already hoarded! Tough love is the answer!

[@IamTheMom]

How can you live like that? I have a cardboard box in my hallway since 3 hrs and it stresses me out 😂🙈

[@PPhilC]

Simon needs to stop giving a space to fill. Give an inch and Paul will take a mile. Tough love.

[@cathyabrahamse1929]

I cant get my head around this never will. My sister was a hoarder when i came to her flat she would offer me cake that was 6months old, kept all the Macdonald holders Packet to the kitchen ceiling.I wanted to scream to see her live like this she has passed 13y now I would climb through papers and boxes to be with her again.

[@nohahaggag]

Ironically, I've never heard of a hoarder's house burglared.

[@peggypeggy4137]

Hoarding is better than the best alarm system for keeping the burglars out. If they broke in, they would probably fall, hit their head, lose consciousness and perish. 😵 They are never heard from again. It would be an occupational hazard.😮

[@brigidspencer5123]

How would they know? Wouldn’t be surprised if someday a burglar’s mummified corpse is found under some extreme hoard!

[@ninaunderdue1430]

"...left over body parts..." imsorrywhat?!!

[@IamTheMom]

”Oh I think I left my leg at your place” 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@shoujobarton7692]

- not that it makes it any better but from the previous shows I've watched, I think he's talking cats or rats. 🤞🏼

[@HumanimalChannel]

@@shoujobarton7692 omg - cats??😮😥

[@carolynnorton9552]

I'd have a garage sale every weekend: books at 25 cents each first weekend, then donate what was left to hospitals. I donate a lot of books to hospitals. Next weekend, clothes for $1.00 each item. Donate what was left to GoodWill. I'd have to rent about 50 racks. Then, all kitchen stuff for 10 cents to 50 cents per item, and so forth. Antique stores take a lot of kitchen stuff that is moderate to good condition.

[@fabledfantasty7343]

That's not a "warning sign", that's a full blown emergency!

[@SvTilburg18]

its actually so sad when he talks about his mother to the therapist

[@anncabras3961]

I wouldn’t have gone near that house without proper safety gear and clothing

[@maridepp53]

Ann Cabras: I always say that about the American version of Hoarders when they walk into a hoarded house, some women wear sandals ugh

[@shadrach6299]

My grandmother was a hoarder. She kept everything! She shopped all the time. One time, some “friends “ cleaned her house without her permission. She came home and exploded!

[@jeancater1388]

Oh, poor Simon.

[@pixie8653]

Oh, Simon! Don't let Paul continue living in your home! He will do exactly the same thing to your house! I just noticed that this is 2 years old, so too late! I would love to see an update. I am sure that Simon's house is already in shambles. I am guessing that Simon and Paul are more than friends. Poor Simon.

[@HumanimalChannel]

Semi detached, good proportions, decent area, what a shame what Paul did to it. Simon need a to live in a Paul out, sadly, before he ruins HIS lovely home... he has started to destroy it already, so selfish, even though he has "issues"

[@michaelclark4043]

I'm EXACTLY the same way. I value my privacy too much to have other people barge in and intrude into my life and mental space.

[@paulstark1832]

This sounds like my future. Trying to do with alot less. Hoarding is a trap just like addiction to any substance.

[@brigidspencer5123]

It is a mental disorder just like substance abuse.

[@Sinsteel]

I love that he locks it. He should be praying someone comes and takes that junk away.

[@ph2492]

LOLOLOLOLOL

[@dboyd1651]

"Clutter" --> "Clots" --> "Clogged" This house has already had a massive heart attack. When the cleaner says it's the worst he had ever seen, the house should have been declared uninhabitable and the property condemned.

[@michaelclark4043]

No one should be a total slob but by the same token no one should be so obsessed with neatness and orderliness that every minute of their waking hours has to be spent fussing over every little detail. Ever stop to consider how frustrating two such differing personalities can be to one another?

[@hippiebits2071]

100% Both extremes represent people who are allowing the behavior too much control in their lives.

[@catmom475]

Watch the original Odd Couple movie with Jack Lemon

[@JPKnapp-ro6xm]

Is Paul "financing his retirement" by living with Simon rent-free?

[@lesliedaubert1411]

And Paul said he also wanted to use that money to go on a vacation. That's not retirement.

[@glendarobinson2841]

Paul is a mess i can't even imagine what it must be like to live next to him. I would be so angry. The rats the bugs the smell. He is so selfish and doesn't care about anyone else but himself.

[@judibienvenue1941]

Hoaders are very selfish people.

[@kg6801]

@@judibienvenue1941 And you people are unbelievably ignorant, you may as well call a stroke victim selfish

[@GeeEee75]

Exactly. I would be furious if I lived in the semi-detached house next door. Imagine the fire risk!

[@patriciamathis7042]

What amazes me with a lot of the horders is where do these people get all of the money they need to buy this much stuff. Some people just keep garbage piling up but some just keep buying more and more.

[@muchtested]

It would be nice to see a follow up on all the people in this series. I realize the one lady died in 2019, may she rest in peace.

[@JPKnapp-ro6xm]

They don't show follow-ups because about 75% to 80% of hoarders re-hoard. Not a very cheerful picture.

[@muchtested]

@@JPKnapp-ro6xm There have been follow-ups on other hoarder shows. Some people do re-hoard, in one instance the lady changed her focus on types of objects, but others change the way they lived through the experience. It may be interesting to see who's who in all this.

[@jacquelinedolynny4798]

run Simon run- sorry Paul

[@nombinintlahla8325]

Paul has a loooooong way to go, he's been 2mins out of his cluttered house and he's gone to ruin his friendship with the same problem 😢 he needs extensive therapy... Maybe ie why none of his family members took him in

[@purrfection2208]

I feel suffocated just seeing the clutter.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

I'm a compulsive cleaner so this would really cause problems for me if I had to do it.

[@elliebakalova1239]

I hope Simon knows what he's getting into by letting Paul move in permanently with him.

[@susanjensen4678]

Would be a good solution if he could afford to keep the storage facility.

[@glendarobinson2841]

He has totally been taken advantage of his friend. Totally inconsiderate.

[@theresekatie4841]

Lol best offer she can get is $98000, he got $141000 himself. Sounded like she was going to cry haha

[@momof2momof2]

Why would anyone even think about hiring an agent until after the house is cleared out and ready for sale?? Was this just for the drama of the show?🤨

[@Ad-Infinitum]

A good guess. And it did add an additional element of entertainment.

[@michaelclark4043]

When my father was alive he'd freak out over even the slightest thing. Therefore I felt like I was walking on eggshells because he was a perfectionist TO A FAULT.

[@A_ree_ta]

Oh, Simons a FRIEND. That makes sense, that’s the only way someone would put up with that….

[@sakaya9878]

Are we all in agreement that Simon is actually the boyfriend?

[@ingeborg-anne]

Absolutely. And the dogs have accepted him as their second human

[@janemariemcbride]

Definitely

[@JPKnapp-ro6xm]

No doubt

[@momof2momof2]

Absolutely. Obvious, isn't it

[@Ad-Infinitum]

It couldn't be more obvious, but why do you need public recognition for your deduction? Perhaps Paul or both of them shared only what they felt comfortable with.

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

I've watched a lot of hoarders shows, and yes, I think we have a winner. Jesus H. Christ!!!!!

[@Nottherebutthere]

Simon, don't let him live with you!!!!

[@miadifferent7306]

Simon seems to be such a kind soul. And I love the Pride throw on the sofa. 🏳️‍🌈

[@mirinah4719]

Me who's bi and annoyed of seeing that damn rainbow

[@analuna8544]

@@mirinah4719 warum? Er steht zu seinem Leben.

[@pixie8653]

Like I said, I think that the two are more than friends. Paul is a lovely person, and Simon is such a sweet, compassionate soul. He doesn't have the heart to toss him out. By this time (2 years later), they are probably living in squalor. At least on the upstairs floor.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

It's rare for hoarders to stop hoarding completely; the majority start the process off over again, and re-hoard. As far as I know there is no cure for this condition.

[@sonjastarr1364]

With counseling and behavior therapy MANY have gotten 'over' it. I'm not sure it's a cure, like alcoholics they have to stay alert against it, but they go on to live normal lives.

[@5agentalex5]

Yes, as a behavioral psychologist I can confirm there is no cure. Therapy can help them understand it better, help them learn to fight the urges and help them work through any traumas that activated it. Some people are better at fighting it than others but as the narrator said, over 80% relapse within the first year alone, many more will fall back into it after that first year or with a new traumatic event. Its sad but its true, and I know a lot of people don't want to acknowledge this fact but that mindset is actually damaging because if loved ones of people who have this condition believe they can be cured with a little help, they will be continually disappointed and get angrier and angrier with the person every time they fall short. Accepting there is no cure will help people to have more patience and empathy for them which is what they need. Now this applies to people with actual compulsive hoarding disorders (like this man), people who love just shopping to much, grew up in clutter so they don't know any better, or are simply to lazy to clean can possibly stop it with enough motivation.

[@jaegrant6441]

33:27 This moment would have made guy trust the cleaners so much. That they'll definitely catch important stuff ❤

[@MariettaFarley]

Poor Simon, now he has to be a policeman!

[@waterlilygirl9]

Simon, it’s time to have Paul move the vast majority of his belongings to Paul’s storage unit, not just so Paul can literally bear the cost of that clutter, but also so he can deal with it on his own time without degrading your house, and you can return to living in a clean, clutter-free home. Your house is already a bug/rodent infestation-waiting-to-happen. Do it before it’s too late!

[@magnoliamasquerade735]

The Romans would have thrown this selfish guy off the Tarpeian rock for being a disgrace to his family.

[@datchaanimalsheltermoldova1980]

Paul could have cleaned the house before inviting back the property manager

[@GrandmaLM]

I thought I understood the disease but hoarding another persons home…oh my.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

I’ve never seen an episode where a hoarder didn’t do the same thing at someone else’s house. At least there’s more awareness now and people can say no to the hoarder!

[@janasekmagorzata7348]

Bardzo wzruszyła mnie ta historia

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

Gives me a panic attack

[@Neophema]

His boyfriend is a patient man!

[@Renvaar1989]

The show used the word "friend" lol

[@iainooooo]

His house will be completely full now lol

[@jazzyjazz9872]

@@iainooooo 😂😂😂😂

[@Wackscave]

I would have thrown out a person whit those problems..

[@lillybianca4185]

You must really love someone to allow all of that

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

Well, this makes me feel a lot better.

[@jazzyjazz9872]

this is an extreme case -- his mother has gone, so he has to move on

[@erica-elfriedemarik6647]

jeeesuuuus christ - what a total MADNESS

[@sophiegolden]

Sensitive people have a sad life... Hope he s better after this journey good bye... I like this show, thanks to share

[@srishtichopra5871]

I am getting claustrophobic just looking at it

[@LoveMusic-pd5iz]

I'm from PNW in US. I've never seen a sink configuration like the red ones in Paul's kitchen. Can someone explain what they are all for?

[@rockyduck9133]

It looked like a double sink with an attached dish drying area or vegetable draining area.

[@LoveMusic-pd5iz]

Thanks!@@rockyduck9133

[@spicnspan981]

His just taking half of his hoard to his friends house 🤦‍♀️. I couldn’t cope with it, mentally it would destroy me and I’d have to kick him out. Its strange. My mother, my sister and myself have OCD especially with cleaning, yet my sisters children went the other way and pretty much became hoarders, hence why I’m here watching this stuff I really want to understand it. In a strange away OCD and hoarding are similar yet so different

[@sonjastarr1364]

It's not unusual for children respond to a mental illness by going the other extreme. It's like an overcorrection from trauma.

[@michaelclark4043]

Paul can best be described as a FRIENEMEY..

[@cherylpurdue888]

We all need help in life,no matter what the situation.🙂🌺

[@ronnastefan543]

The trauma his own father caused.... OMG. What a toxic time to grow up in.

[@PrinceKima_12]

Very much so!

[@Ad-Infinitum]

21:03 😢

[@michaelfairchild]

190k plus interior and exterior work, so around 250k, if not higher.

[@uswruser7996]

The "Only Human" Team manages to tell the man's tragic hording-case without predjudice (...very empathic and reserved background music What must have gone wrong that a person develops an addiction to things and can no longer dispose of anything ?....

[@gypseenomad3956]

Simon moves in, clutters and then tells the OWNER of the house he wished he wouldn't have taken the PSYCHOLOGIST upstairs. Simon needs to get his own place and the owner needs to learn to say NO!

[@HumanimalChannel]

The Hoarder is ruining another lovely home. Poor Simon. He needs to live his friend OUT... NOW!

[@laurabentzinger200]

Omgosh paul throw it away hon. Please try not to take advantage of ur friend by clogging up his flat. You can do it!

[@jstone247]

I would be totally ashamed to invite an estate agent into that mess.

[@TexasNinjaReturns]

Think of the rats going into the neighbors yard

[@chroniclecobalt338]

23:24 The bends

[@me78723]

So Paul hoarder Simons home too

[@BEANDIRECT]

Am addicted to this show and wish I knew the background music 🎶 Sounds familiar

[@mariannevontrapp1063]

I 💖 George, such a nice man!

[@hunkhk]

Agree he is awesome showing a lot of empathy and a bit of tough love and humour, not to mention kinds hot

[@tnskyhawk]

The obligatory dead 🐀. Gotta love hoarding shows.

[@annberlin5811]

What a nice man

[@Navyyy9]

No one would buy his house for free also🤢

[@sandy-rr1by]

i hope the cost is substantial to make him think twice next time. property ruined, left for somebody else to clear out.

[@jennifercoleman6218]

Hoarding is bad but omg the is just extreme of the extreme of hoarding. I could never imagine having to climb through that

[@paulstark1832]

True. This is it

[@maryserrano6448]

Simon, needs to put his foot down period. one thing is friendship, but having filled Simon's home, is totally disgraceful. But Simon, is to blame. Paul is one truly selfish individual. So okay your selling your home 🏡 for your retirement, and the money 💰 supposedly will be used to travel?. I don't think so. Paul will just go out and buy more junk, and if Simon, put his down, his home will look just like Paul's if not worst. I have no sympathy for Paul. SIMON, wake up please !

[@jarrodbarkley9061]

So since Paul found the buyer on his own, does that mean his real estate agent doesn't get a commission?

[@JPKnapp-ro6xm]

No.

[@caspiana3623]

Yes, it does, unless they had an agreement to pay her for her time. No sale, no commission.

[@irvansantoso4261]

Don't think, just throw it 😂

[@dboyd1651]

Too bad the hoarder doesn't have Superman vision and see through and under the piles and mounds while the rats are destroying everything.

[@A_ree_ta]

UK hoarders is so much better than the American version

[@SvTilburg18]

jesus crist this is going to be the next virus outbreak location

[@SuperBenette]

Thats were rats and other critters finds a palace, until it really becomes a infestation others has to cope with, someone should have reported it long ago, it would have been better for him to deal with it sooner.

[@roselee4445]

Omg , Simon house is hoarded

[@Kasarija]

“Left over body parts”???

[@isaurasp4501]

That would be a crime scene lol

[@kiokokoffin]

Paul you suck dude. Poor Simon! What a kind soul!

[@terihumphrey6624]

Leftover body parts what are you doing cleaning out a horde that belong to a serial killer

[@paulstark1832]

Just a couple months to make a great transaction. Happy Declutter ING everyone! Bye!