http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/-t1.htm A place to introduce yourself and share a little bit about where you are in your journey, if you choose.  Also for general discussion. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:59:02 GMT 10 http://www.helpinghoarders.com/images/HHLogo-dropshadow.jpg http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/-t1.htm http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/change-video-is-this-helpful-t135.htm Admin http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j58/COHDonna/?action=view&current=Change3_0001.flv]]> Introductions & General Discussion Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:28:10 GMT http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/change-video-is-this-helpful-t135.htm#153 http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/change-video-is-this-helpful-t135.htm http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/the-5-staqes-of-change-which-stage-are-you-t29.htm Admin 5 Stages of Change for Compulsive Hoarding People can and do change, either by themselves or with the help of therapy, either self directed or with the assistance of a therapist. James Prochaska, Ph.D, and his colleagues have spent years studying and researching how people change and they have determined that people change in stages. They define these stages as 1) PRECONTEMPLATION 2) CONTEMPLATION 3) PREPARATION 4) ACTION 5) MAINTENANCE The ... Introductions & General Discussion Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:51:46 GMT http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/the-5-staqes-of-change-which-stage-are-you-t29.htm#32 http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/the-5-staqes-of-change-which-stage-are-you-t29.htm http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-not-to-say-to-a-recovering-hoarder-clutterer-t166.htm gopats Change is hard. When you change, sometimes other people don't like it. They are used to you being a certain way. Maybe they are used to you being their dumping ground for some of their own compulsive purchases? Hmmm....Maybe they know you can't say 'no'. Don't misunderstand, I am not blaming others. But, sometimes others aren't helpful, especially when you are trying to affect a positive change in your own life and for some reason that invalidates or is an insult to them about their own lifestyle. ... Introductions & General Discussion Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:35:35 GMT http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-not-to-say-to-a-recovering-hoarder-clutterer-t166.htm#214 http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-not-to-say-to-a-recovering-hoarder-clutterer-t166.htm http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-not-to-do-to-a-recovering-clutterer-hoarder-t167.htm gopats Here are some things that I wish people would not do to me/my family: Give me two of everything. Buy the "whole set" and give it to me (or my kids) at once, when it is something that could be gotten over time and worked towards. Overload me with candy and other "treats" when you know I have a weight issue. Overload my kids with more candy than they can eat before the next holiday. Give me something with strings attached. Buy things for my kids as a reward for every little thing ... Introductions & General Discussion Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:59:02 GMT http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-not-to-do-to-a-recovering-clutterer-hoarder-t167.htm#215 http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-not-to-do-to-a-recovering-clutterer-hoarder-t167.htm http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-i-have-tossed-t144.htm gopats I thought maybe starting this thread might help others, so here it goes. I am going to start listing some things that I have gotten rid of recently.....that I have either tossed out without remorse or donated to charity or others. Anyone else? Throw your own "donations" on the pile of messages and we'll see how big the pile gets! Introductions & General Discussion Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:41:15 GMT http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-i-have-tossed-t144.htm#185 http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/things-i-have-tossed-t144.htm http://helpinghoarders.forumotion.com/introductions-general-discussion-f1/any-comments-on-oprah-show-t140.htm Admin http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200711/tows_past_20071115.jhtml?promocode=HP51
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