{"id":13034,"date":"2024-12-06T06:00:15","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legaltalktexas.hammerle.com\/?p=13034"},"modified":"2025-06-18T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:09:34","slug":"overcoming-hoarding-barrier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/legal-talk\/overcoming-hoarding-barrier\/","title":{"rendered":"Overcoming the Hoarding Barrier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many times in one\u2019s life that we experience a significant amount of change, such as getting your first job, graduating, or moving out. College and high school graduates often experience all of these firsts at once and begin a noteworthy transition period as they embark on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/estate-planning\/adulting-18-marks-turning-point-for-young-adults-and-parents\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new chapter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in their lives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some may be filled with excitement and anticipation for the future, others may experience feelings of anxiety, obstacles, and even depression.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Hoarding in Young Adults Begins<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big transition periods can be particularly challenging for individuals who are dealing with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/legal-talk\/diogenes-syndrome-extreme-hoarding-takes-bad-turn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hoarding disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Characterized by a persistent difficulty in parting with possessions due to a perceived need to preserve them, hoarding disorder can begin as early as the age of fifteen. If left untreated, the symptoms can worsen over time. Factors such as a family history of hoarding or past traumatic events can contribute to long-term hoarding challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When young adults face major life changes, such as moving out on their own or starting a new school, their symptoms can be magnified. The pressure to declutter, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/estate-planning\/organizing-for-estate-planning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organize<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and pack belongings can be overwhelming and even paralyzing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment to Overcome Hoarding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While medications may not be an effective treatment for hoarding disorder, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has shown promise in helping individuals challenge and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors associated with hoarding. By promoting healthier coping mechanisms and decision-making skills, CBT can be a beneficial tool in managing hoarding symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For high school and college graduates grappling with hoarding disorder, seeking professional support and guidance can be valuable. Therapists, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/legaltalk\/adult-guardianship\/mental-health-and-guardianship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">case managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and organizers can provide personalized strategies to address hoarding symptoms now and in the future. Involving supportive friends and family in the decluttering process can also offer emotional encouragement and practical assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hammerle Morris is Here to Help With Social Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or your loved one need assistance, Hammerle Morris Law Firm offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/practice-areas\/guardianship-and-social-services\/social-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as care management, guardianship, and more. Schedule a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hammerle.com\/lewisville-attorney\/#form\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today. Ultimately, the goal for this and every life change is to be filled with joy and contentment instead of clutter and chaos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Hammerle is an accredited estate planner and represents clients in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and contested litigation. She may be reached at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:legaltalktexas@hammerle.com\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legaltalktexas@hammerle.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This blog contains general information only and does not constitute legal advice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many times in one\u2019s life that we experience a significant amount of change, such as getting your first job, graduating, or moving out. College and high school graduates often experience all of these firsts at once and begin a noteworthy transition period as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.\u00a0 While [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":13035,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13034","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-legal-talk"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Overcoming the Hoarding Barrier | Hammerle Morris Law Firm<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how to overcome hoarding barriers during major life transitions. 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