Frost, Randy
Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things
- ISBN 13:
- 9780547422558
- author:
- Frost, Randy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 13.5 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Neuropsychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Understanding compulsive hoarding requires insight into the complex psychological factors that drive this behaviour. This book explores the causes and treatments of hoarding through compelling case studies, shedding light on the often ineffective approaches used to address the disorder.
The authors examine the traits that identify a hoarder, from cluttered living spaces to the accumulation of vast amounts of paper and other possessions. They also discuss the pull that possessions exert on all of us, highlighting the ways in which our relationships with things can become complicated.
For individuals struggling with hoarding, their families, and friends, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the disorder and its effects. It provides a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and address compulsive hoarding, as well as those looking to develop healthier relationships with their possessions.