The Little Mermaid Hoarding Disorder
The Mermaid and Her Cluttering Disorder
When people think about their favorite childhood movie, there are many movies that a person can choose from. For me, The Little Mermaid comes to my mind. When asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, I often remember myself answering the question with the response “A mermaid.” Her beautiful long, red, hair, her outgoing personality, and most importantly, her extravagant life under the sea made me want to be just like her. Because of my obsession I had for Ariel, my love of wanting to be her grew each and every time I watched The Little Mermaid. However, as I grew older, I noticed something unique personality. In the beginning of the movie, I had never noticed before, but after my continuous …show more content…
However, it was agreed that hoarding was a subtype of OCD, yet there was no scientific research conducted. So, an honors student conducted the very first research project related to hoarding. In this project, ads were placed in local newspapers to seek out people who considered themselves to be chronic savers. After the ads were released, over 100 people admitted to being packrats. While the research continued, many observations were made. First, hoarding was associated with the saving of worthless items, however, the participants involved in the study showed emotional attachment to their belongings. This study was the first to find that hoarding tends to run in families. (Smith) Next, when people are dealing with a hoarding disorder, they often do not realize they have a problem. There are symptoms that can lead to a diagnoses in order to get the individual the help they need. Symptoms include cluttered living conditions, accumulation of unnecessary items, and an excessive attachment to the items …show more content…
Support groups can be a great option. Finally, Ariel needs to set goals, and work hard to achieve them. Setting goals will lead to a happier and healthier life. Overcoming a hoarding disorder doe not happen overnight, so it is very important to realize that small steps are just as beneficial as taking big steps. Overall, hoarding is a disease that can be very difficult to overcome. In order to overcome this disorder, the problem must first be recognized and accepted. Although hoarding comes in mild and severe cases, there are multiple ways to receive help. With proper treatment, and the right mind-set, a person can resolve their hoarding disorder, and it only takes one step at a time. For Ariel, since her case was mild, having an open, optimistic mind will be very beneficial. Because she is still very young, it is important to seek help as soon as possible so the clutter does not worsen. Because hoarding
When people think about their favorite childhood movie, there are many movies that a person can choose from. For me, The Little Mermaid comes to my mind. When asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, I often remember myself answering the question with the response “A mermaid.” Her beautiful long, red, hair, her outgoing personality, and most importantly, her extravagant life under the sea made me want to be just like her. Because of my obsession I had for Ariel, my love of wanting to be her grew each and every time I watched The Little Mermaid. However, as I grew older, I noticed something unique personality. In the beginning of the movie, I had never noticed before, but after my continuous …show more content…
However, it was agreed that hoarding was a subtype of OCD, yet there was no scientific research conducted. So, an honors student conducted the very first research project related to hoarding. In this project, ads were placed in local newspapers to seek out people who considered themselves to be chronic savers. After the ads were released, over 100 people admitted to being packrats. While the research continued, many observations were made. First, hoarding was associated with the saving of worthless items, however, the participants involved in the study showed emotional attachment to their belongings. This study was the first to find that hoarding tends to run in families. (Smith) Next, when people are dealing with a hoarding disorder, they often do not realize they have a problem. There are symptoms that can lead to a diagnoses in order to get the individual the help they need. Symptoms include cluttered living conditions, accumulation of unnecessary items, and an excessive attachment to the items …show more content…
Support groups can be a great option. Finally, Ariel needs to set goals, and work hard to achieve them. Setting goals will lead to a happier and healthier life. Overcoming a hoarding disorder doe not happen overnight, so it is very important to realize that small steps are just as beneficial as taking big steps. Overall, hoarding is a disease that can be very difficult to overcome. In order to overcome this disorder, the problem must first be recognized and accepted. Although hoarding comes in mild and severe cases, there are multiple ways to receive help. With proper treatment, and the right mind-set, a person can resolve their hoarding disorder, and it only takes one step at a time. For Ariel, since her case was mild, having an open, optimistic mind will be very beneficial. Because she is still very young, it is important to seek help as soon as possible so the clutter does not worsen. Because hoarding