Websites and books about hoarding disorder.

Friends and family

Many will have similar information- choose the ones that you find most useful.

Links are underlined and bold.

Websites

Websites include videos and message boards to share experiences.

MIND and Hoarding Support general hoarding disorder pages have these sections.

How to talk to a loved one who hoards  Expert advice for when the person doesnt think its a problem (2 pages- arrow just above the ad).

Living with a loved one who has hoarding disorder 

For families- what you need to know. Lots about families and hoarding.Several pages, including How to help a loved one with HD.

Ways to help a family member who hoards (video)

How to help a loved one with hoarding behaviour (video) 2 UK experts discuss this

I Have A Hoarder In My Life–Help Me!” Your Hoarding Quick-Start Kit Authors stress they arent professionals. Long article. Lists of relevant websites and books towards the end

Helping someone with hoarding disorder. Helpguide (slow to load).Long. Lots of self-help tips.

GW Hoarding Response organisation Support a loved one.

Families sharing information and support

Children of Hoarders. For adult children. Includes resource list

Reddit Hoarding  many posts are from family/friends.Anonymous peer support

Reddit Child of Hoarder Anonymous peer support

Facebook: The Clutter Movement Family Support (private group)

Books

Michael Tompkins (2009) Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring  Expert advice for when the person doesnt think its a problem. Audio CD version available, but very expensive USA

Fugen Neziroglu Children of Hoarders: How to Minimize Conflict, Reduce the Clutter, and Improve Your Relationship

For children in hoarded homes:

Tania Reid An Ordinary House.$10 AUD (very approx £6) plus international delivery if not Australia. 

C. J. Omololu Dirty Little Secrets suggested age around 12-15

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Fiona McLean, Health information professional (retired)