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We are baffled and amazed at hoarding.\u00a0 Where does collecting cross the line?\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0My colleagues Arianne Benefit and D Allison Lee have so much to share on this topic!\u00a0 Here is the post to learn more on this topic. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0http:\/\/dallisonlee.com\/blog\/2009\/12\/17\/top-10-signs-that-you-are-hoarding-not-just-collecting\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

To quote from\u00a0the blog: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your collections ARE likely to be a hoarding or collecting disorder if any of the following are true.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>You aren\u2019t able to use some of the spaces or furniture in your home for their intended purposes.\u00a0 For example: if your floors have become storage, and you can\u2019t easily walk on them or you can\u2019t use your kitchen to cook because all the \u201ccollections\u201d are in the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>You aren\u2019t able to keep your collections clean and in good condition. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>You aren\u2019t able to store and\/or display your collections in such a way that no harm comes to them. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The \u201ccollections\u201d are often in your way and keep you from doing things you really want to do. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>You can\u2019t stop collecting, and feel like you \u201chave\u201d to \u2013 even if the collecting is putting you in debt, or keeping you from having other things in life that you want \u2013 like being able to have friends visit your home. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your collections are likely NOT a problem if: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Your life is functioning well and you are paying your bills and taxes on time. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>You could get an appraiser to verify that your collections are worth something. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>You keep your collections well organized and in good condition. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>You know what you have and how much of it you have <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span>Your collections give you real \u201cjoy\u201d and don\u2019t distress you. <\/span><\/p>\n

About the Author<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ariane Benefit, M.S.Ed., is a sought-after life coach, ADHD coach, and chronic disorganization expert who has helped hundreds of clients get unstuck, embrace their imperfections, and harness their creative strengths to conquer their clutter and organizing challenges. She is the author of several highly acclaimed organizing books, as well as the popular <\/span><\/em>Neat & Simple Living blog<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em>. Visit Ariane online at: <\/span><\/em>www.lotusbridge.com<\/a><\/span><\/em>.\u00a0 Click here<\/a> to contact Ariane via email.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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About D. Allison Lee<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Deb shares so much about organizing and more on her blog! \u00a0<\/span>She is a Certified Professional Organizer located in the greater Washington D.C. \u00a0<\/span>Visit her blog at \u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/dallisonlee.com\/blog\/<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Want to learn more about this topic?\u00a0 Visit Geralin Thomas’ blog at Metropolitan Organizing at www.metropolitanorganizing.com . Geralin is seen frequently on A&E’s Hoarders.\u00a0 http:\/\/metropolitanorganizing.com\/blogs\/geralin\/2009\/09\/knowing-difference-hoarding-vs-chronic-disorganization<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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