How to Prevent ADHD from Turning into Hoarding
People whose ADHD is defined primarily by problems with decision-making or attention may have increased risk of developing hoarding tendencies.
There are ways you can prevent your ADHD from turning into hoarding, such as:
- Be more deliberate about cleaning. Create a schedule for it. ADHD can make it difficult to prioritize tasks, so creating an organizational schedule can help ensure you clean and declutter.
- Try a different approach to decluttering: Decluttering can come in different shapes and forms, from simple spring cleaning sessions to more thorough methods such as the konmari method [4].
- Hire someone to help you sort and arrange items. Hoarding tendencies can be too much to handle by yourself, and, sometimes, professional help is a great way to sort through larger amounts of personal items.
- Seek therapy and treatment for your ADHD. If you do not address the underlying conditions that lead to hoarding tendencies, you might continue to find it difficult to keep a clean and decluttered home.
If you think or are concerned that your ADHD may be turning into hoarding, schedule an appointment with a mental health professional to discuss it in more detail.
Professional care and treatment for your ADHD is very important. Without addressing the underlying conditions that lead to hoarding tendencies, it may be more difficult to control yourself.