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The Hoarder in You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life

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From the hit A&E show Hoarders, psychologist Dr. Robin Zasio shows readers how to take control of their stuff and de-clutter their lives. Recently, the once little-known condition of hoarding has become a household phrase-in part due to the popularity of the Emmy Award-winning television show Hoarders, which has captivated audiences with its stark and heartbreaking look at the people who suffer from this paralyzing condition. Contributing expert to Hoarders Dr. Robin Zasio believes that our fascination with hoarding stems from the fact that most of us fall somewhere on the hoarding continuum. In The Hoarder in You, Dr. Zasio shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show, including some of the most serious cases of hoarding that she's encountered-and explains how readers can learn from these extreme examples. She also shares psychological and practical advice for de-cluttering and organizing, including how to tame the emotional pull of acquiring additional things, make order out of chaos by getting a handle on cluter, and create an organizational system that reduces stress and anxiety. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rodale Books; Reprint edition (November 13, 2012)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1609618963


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 64


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #450,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #51 in Hoarding Addiction & Recovery #273 in Compulsive Behavior (Books) #938 in Anxiety Disorders (Books)


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    • Very Helpful and Gave Great Advice
I had started watching Hoarders (as well as Hoarding: Buried Alive) when they first came out, and I’ve watched on and off over the years. Several months ago, I started binge watching Hoarders on Hulu and I really liked the experts (the therapists, organizers, etc). I’ve come to understand why people hoard, and how it is not just someone “being lazy” or “dirty”. It gave me a lot of empathy, and I recognized some patterns in myself. While I am not a hoarder and have a clean and (mostly) organized home, I recognized that I do have a hard time letting go of objects, whether it is because they have sentimental value or because I feel I can find a use for them. I also like to stock pile products I use regularly in order to cut back on making extra trips to the store. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered some of those tendencies to want to “stock up”, because no one could predict when we could get certain items. However it is now three years later, I haven’t had trouble getting products, and yet I still have more than I need. I also realized I am a sucker for a good deal, and will sometimes buy more than what I need because something is on sale, or the “free item with purchase” is tempting. This was creating a problem, in that I was having anxiety and dread over seeing all of the “stuff” tucked away in closets and shelves. While it wasn’t like what is shown on the show, it was still causing me mental stress and anxiety, and constantly nagging me. I did the usual, buying totes and organizers and in the end, all I was doing was rearranging and not solving the problem. I know this is supposed to be a book review, and I appreciate you reading this far. But I felt some background was necessary to explain how this book helped me. Dr. Robin Zasio broke down some of the psychology behind “hoarding” (to use a general term) and she went over the “whys” and the reasoning behind keeping objects, and how to change it. For me, I lead such a busy life that when I get home, I just want to relax and not deal with it. My problem was procrastination and decision making. I would also set unrealistic expectations and beat myself up mentally, and thought of myself as a failure every time I would open the closet door. I slowly started changing my mindset, and took Dr. Zasio’s advice. I would be at Target and see a sale, and then I would go through the steps in the book and make a decision and know it’s okay to not feel the need to buy something every time it’s a good deal. I also learned to set realistic goals; for example instead of cleaning out the entire closet, I am going to set aside one hour to do this one section. I made a plan and although it took a few months, I was able to purge my house of all unnecessary items and I feel so much better. I feel rewarded and I truly credit watching Hoarders and reading this book to help me make better decisions. I still slip up from time to time, but I am actively following her advice and I have found it to be freeing to let go. I apologize again for the lengthy review, but I enjoyed reading this book and I hope it helps you as much as it helped me! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2023 by Elizabeth G.
    • Could create a major shift in behavior for folks with too much clutter
I recently read The House We Grew Up In: A Novel by Lisa Jewell which I thoroughly enjoyed and it prompted me to pursue additional information on hoarding. While that book is fiction, it appeared to have been well researched and I wanted to read more on the subject. This book is by Robin Zasio (sorry to say I hadn't heard of her before as I have never watched the television show) who is a psychologist specializing in hoarding disorder. I thought she did an excellent job of presenting the material in a very conversational way and never fell into the dry textbook style that makes the reader feel like he/she is wading through a lot of data and trying to piece together what it all means. My belief is that this book isn't written as a self-help book for folks with a serious hoarding disorder, but is written for the friends and family of the hoarder as well as people who are clutterers or possibly on the border line with an actual disorder. People who are seriously affected by hoarding most likely don't recognize their problem (as is explained in the book) and aren't going to be picking up a book to research a problem they don't think they have. It is helpful to the friends or family as it explains quite a bit about the condition and how the hoarder views their "stuff" and the negative reaction they have to people trying to interfere and take away their precious possessions. Personally, I am not a hoarder but do have hoarding, cluttering tendencies coupled with a desire to live in a very uncluttered environment. Since these are diametrically opposed to each other, my mode of operation is to acquire items and create clutter piles followed by periods of purging when it all gets to be too much for my comfort. It's a bit like the binge/purge cycle in eating disorders - the healthy thing is to not to binge in the first place. Through this book, I have been able in recent days to look at what is behind my acquisition periods as well as my difficulty getting rid of things/paper/receipts/etc. which are loaded with emotion. I have come to believe that some of my issue is that I was raised with depression era parents who grew up with shortages and rationing -- they were forever impacted by this experience and I grew up thinking that you should keep everything that might be useful someday since it might not be available when you needed it otherwise. This book was of immense help in identifying the anxiety I feel about letting the "good deal" go or the item that still had life in it but I didn't need it any more. The author also addresses all the family stuff that gets passed on from parents and grandparents and the guilt that comes with not wanting it all and trying to get rid of it. Bottom line: An excellent book on a subject that isn't understood very well. Anyone who has more stuff or clutter in their lives than they are comfortable with would benefit from reading this and taking time for personal reflection. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2016 by Holly
    • Helpful book
I am not a hoarder. I bought this after reading the review about how it helped a reviewer with issues surrounding how to dispose of inherited items from deceased family members. I need help with this very issue. I have basically inherited a house filled with the belongings of three generations; my own, my mom's and my grand parents. Even though I can be hard nosed and capable of throwing things away, there is still guilt involved in disposing of things that belonged to loved ones. Additionally I am a collector with valuable collections that cannot simply be casually discarded. Because I want to move to another house in the near future, after I retire next year, it is imperative that I deal with the difficult issues that surround having so much stuff. Robin Zasio's book addresses all the issues involved and has helped me gain perspective and specific strategies to redirect my thinking processes in a way to enable me to cope with the tough decisions I have to make. I recommend this book. It is a short, 200 page, very easy read. I almost finished it in one sitting. It's well worth the $9 bucks or so I paid for it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018 by Freddy
    • Great book to read
I declutter my homesite with a 5 minute decluttering session 5 days a week Monday thru Friday. Still found this book quite helpful. Written from a very professional standpoint. Whether you are an experienced declutterer....somewhat....or not at all...buy this book....well worth the reading. Kept it...will read, again. :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024 by Kimberly Walker

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