This theory was developed by expert declutters/organisers (its not a medical term). (Spelling is also ‘chronic disorganization‘).

Some people have great difficulty organising their lives, including some who have hoarding disorder. It can have a big impact on everyday life. When it persists, it can defined as chronic.

Institute for Challenging Disorganization. Support for the public resources; Factsheets about it,including readiness for change. Factsheets with tactics include; Overcoming procrastination, Time management.

There is one for friends/family Tips for Communicating with Individuals Affected
by Chronic Disorganization

Videos/audio (free)

ICD® Introduction to Chronic Disorganization For The Public Shows how to use the website to find a qualified organiser and recommending particular factsheets.

What is chronic disorganisation ?(ads) includes tactics

Podcast; Chronic disorganisation with Jo Cooke of Hoarding Disorders UK ‘That Hoarder’ is a website by someone who hoards.

Books

Jo Cooke Overcoming Chronic Disorganization: Finding Strategies That Work

Linda Fay  (2024) A Pragmatic Approach to Chronic Disorganisation and Hoarding: Using the DESIRE Method  For people working with people who hoard and/or are disorganised. It has a forward recommending it from a hoarding expert. Please note that even the Kindle costs £14.99.

Click the link for a search of Amazon for other books on chronic disorganisation (books can be bought elsewhere). They can be expensive.

This page is linked to a page with Websites and books about hoarding disorder

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