REMEMBER this simple fact! Your experiences are valid. Your struggles are real. And there are paths forward with support from those who truly understand. #Hoarding #mentalhealthawareness #youarenotalone

It’s tempting to react for quick relief, but real growth happens when we respond with the bigger picture in mind. It's the same with hoarding! True compassion for yourself takes courage—and the patience to face discomfort while moving forward. 🌱 #hoarding #compassion #emotion

Would you like to make some changes and establish another natural response to trauma? Don't worry, we will start with the little things. #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #trauma

If your answers suggest your belongings might be controlling more than just your space, remember: you're not alone. Many struggle with this balance, and support is available when you're ready. Sometimes clarity begins with questions, not answers. #hoarding #compassion #emotion

What is behind your symptoms? And, what are you going to do about it? Breathe in...... breathe out...... Access the feelings and emotions attached to the possessions. Shift the focus to them, and take good care of them. #compassion #hoarding #healing #emotions

Find Dr. Chia-Ying Chou’s interview series: Let’s Talk About Hoarding, on YouTube! In this closing episode, Dr. Chou and her co-host, Rea Pareja, MSW, will share what they’ve learned along the way and highlight topics touched on in the series. Not too late to catch up. Listen in!

Ladies and gentlemen, we’re back with more groups! Join us in July 27th for the start of our next 3-month group for Creating Space Together. All the details can be found on the page below. https://t.co/OdKeDTJizk

And let me tell you a secret: The worst decision is to not take any decision. #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #decision

This expression is especially true with hoarding because even the beginning stages of decluttering can appear chaotic and disorganized but this should never discourage you. #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #creatingspace

Give it a try and see if there is anything you have missed! #clutterblindness #decluttering #hoarding #therapy #hoarding #hoardingdisorder

The first few reps are always the hardest in any workout. Your decluttering journey works the same way—each decision strengthens your ability to make the next one with less distress. Keep going. You're not just clearing space—you're building emotional strength. #HoardingRecovery

You've always known how to read between the heartlines. To sense when something's off. When someone's carrying invisible storms. Trust that inner knowing. It's been collecting wisdom all along - learning exactly how to be there, when to hold space, when to act. #hoarding #healing

Let's share how we forgive ourselves. Drop them in the comment! #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #mistake #forgiveness

Asking these three questions can help find the right therapist! They invite curiosity, sharing, and creating space for understanding. The right therapist will approach your situation with compassion, not condemnation. #HoardingHelp #MentalHealthSupport #TherapyTips

Is your space serving its purpose, or is clutter getting in the way? Share your insights and questions in the comments below—let's discuss how to reclaim our spaces and improve our peace of mind! #therapy #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #hoardingawareness #mindfulspaces

Let's try this in the comment below. Write down what you are not enough as a comment, and respond "You are ENOUGH" to others' comments. #therapy #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #empowerment

Here's the link to the full episode. Listen in! https://t.co/zz9CeRAv4F

Check out the latest episode on Dr. Chia-Ying Chou’s YouTube, Let’s Talk About Hoarding (link in first comment)! Today, an expert and researcher, Dr. Kiara Timpano, will chat with Dr. Chou about the strengths and weaknesses of the current diagnosis of Hoarding Disorder. Tune in!

And say "Ah that's the voice of my inner-critic. It's a success already just being able to recognize it." #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #selfcriticism #compassion

When we can’t share who we truly are or how we really feel, “things” can become a coping mechanism. Surrounded by possessions, it may feel like a barrier between you and the world. But remember, healing is POSSIBLE! #compassion #hoarding #hoardingdisorder #emotional