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Why is a messy house such an anxiety trigger for me and what can I do about it?

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Have you walked in the door only to feel overloaded by scattered papers, unwashed dishes and clothes in disarray?

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Have you walked in the door only to feel overloaded by scattered papers, unwashed dishes and clothes in disarray?
Maybe you’ve even had arguments because it bothers you more than it bothers you partner or housemates.
Many people report a messy house can trigger feelings of stress and anxiety.

Cognitive overload

While some people might be better than others at ignoring distractions, distractable environments can overload our cognitive capabilities and memory.
Clutter, disorder and mess can affect more than just our cognitive resources.

Are women more affected than men?

Research suggests the detrimental effects of mess and clutter may be more pronounced in women than in men.
One study of 60 dual-income couples found women living in cluttered and stressful homes had higher levels of cortisol (a hormone associated with stress) and heightened depression symptoms.
They also suggested the social aspect of the study (which involved giving home tours) may have induced more fear of judgement among women than men.

Not all mess is a problem

Real homes don’t look like the ones in magazines.
Living in constant disorder isn’t productive, but striving for perfectionism in cleanliness can also be counterproductive.

Mess makes me anxious so what can I do about it?

If the clutter is primarily caused by other household members, try to calmly discuss with them how this mess is affecting your mental health.
Mess doesn’t define whether you are a “good” or “bad” person and, at times, it may even stimulate your creativity.
Remind yourself that you deserve success, meaningful relationships and happiness, whether or not your office, home or car is a mess.
Read more:
Men do see the mess – they just aren't judged for it the way women are

'No, I still want that!' How to help kids let go of old toys and stuff they no longer need

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Parent, Hobby, Guilt, Brain, Research, Possession, Emotion, Hoard, Child, Time, Toy

Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like sporting victories and random impulse buys bring in a stream of toys, clothes and other stuff.

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Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like sporting victories and random impulse buys bring in a stream of toys, clothes and other stuff.
While some children can be convinced to send their old toys to the op shop, or give clothes that are too small to younger friends to wear, other kids really struggle.

Why help your kids learn to let go of possessions?

For people who value their home being tidy, research shows clutter can negatively impact their mood and wellbeing.
Cultivating an ability to let go of possessions in childhood may have positive implications well beyond simply avoiding clutter.

When and why do kids become attached to possessions?

Researchers view this early attachment behaviour as the objects acting as a comforting parental substitute in between parental contact.
As children get older, through early childhood into early teens, a sense of comfort remains as one of the primary reasons behind attachment to possessions.
They could either choose to have a copy of their toy, or have their original toy returned.
Children were more likely to request their original toy be returned instead of the new copy, indicating a level of attachment to the original toy.

So what can you do?

If you have trouble letting go of your own possessions, they will be less likely to see the need to throw away their stuff.
Next, talk with the child about their underlying motivations behind their resistance to let go – and help them deal with their mental blocks.
For “I might need this later”, one strategy is to take away the concern that underpins the resistance.
Instead, finding out the underlying reasons for their reluctance will allow you to work with them to deal with those thoughts and emotions.

NOCD Raises $33 Million to Address Global OCD Crisis; Series B Financing to Support People Struggling with OCD, Fuel Growth

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

NOCD, for the first time, offers an accessible and effective solution for one of the most prevalent and stigmatized behavioral health populations people with OCD.

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NOCD, for the first time, offers an accessible and effective solution for one of the most prevalent and stigmatized behavioral health populations people with OCD.
We look forward to working with our investors who participated in this financing to accelerate our mission to improve the lives of people with OCD and support our significant growth.
Inside the NOCD platform, members can receive ongoing, face-to-face telehealth sessions from licensed NOCD therapists that specifically specialize in OCD treatment.
Were excited to support NOCD as the platform scales to address the needs of millions suffering from OCD.

Hoarding Supplies… And Feelings: New Study Indicates That A Hoard Mentality During A Crisis Does Not Dispel Fear And Stress

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Saturday, June 27, 2020

Compulsive hoarding, Mental health, Articles, Psychology, Hoarders, Psychological resilience, Hoard, Anxiety, Psychological stress

Yet, it was the first product to disappear off the shelves when the COVID-19 crisis began.

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Yet, it was the first product to disappear off the shelves when the COVID-19 crisis began.
Analyzing data from 2,571 people who PsychTests' Pandemic Resilience Test , researchers evaluated the mental state of people with a hoard mentality to non-hoarders.
Here's what the data revealed:
26% of Hoarders are struggling with major to severe stress, compared to 16% of Non-hoarders.
"At the basis of a hoard mentality is almost always anxiety and fear," explains Dr. Jerabek , president of PsychTests.

42% of Social Media Influencers Say They Are Hoarding Toilet Paper During Coronavirus Lockdown

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Articles, Academic disciplines, Human behavior, Compulsive hoarding, Abnormal psychology, Consumer behaviour, Hoarding, Scarcity, Social media, Coronavirus, Toilet paper, Hoard

Social media influencers indicate a uniquely positive mental outlook during the Coronavirus lockdown, with 41.4% reporting their mental health has improved vs. only 8.5% for all respondents.

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Social media influencers indicate a uniquely positive mental outlook during the Coronavirus lockdown, with 41.4% reporting their mental health has improved vs. only 8.5% for all respondents.
Key Statistics for Coronavirus Impacts on Consumption Include:
42% of social media influencers say they are hoarding (or trying to hoard) toilet paper vs. 13.8% of those who dont use social media at all.
Those surveyed who use social media are 1.5x more likely to be hoarding toilet paper and 1.3x more likely to hoard bottled water.
In addition, our survey found that social media influencers are three times more likely to hoard toilet paper as compared to those who dont use social media.