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Asking Eric: Is There a Way to Help a Hoarder without Causing Public Embarrassment?
- A few months ago, a woman texted that she was embarrassed for the author to find out her secret about a room covered with feces and mice droppings.
- This disclosure arises from concerns that hoarding creates extreme health risks and fire hazards, necessitating delicate intervention to avoid public embarrassment.
- Local or state health agencies often organize specialized hoarding teams that collaborate with law enforcement, emergency responders, and mental health professionals to support individuals who are open to receiving assistance.
- The author emphasizes, "Shame can be managed," but also warns, "The loss of life can't be managed," highlighting the urgency of responses to hoarding.
- The health threat posed by the hoarding environment may require involving authorities, despite concerns about exposing the individual to public scrutiny or embarrassment.
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Asking Eric: Is there a way to help a hoarder without causing public embarrassment?
Dear Eric: I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient.
·Portland, United States
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