When someone begins thinking of organizing, many questions can pop into their thoughts. Every now and again will select questions from our readers and share our response with you.
Q: What causes Chronic Disorganization?
ChroA: There are many conditions and situations that can lead to CD. We have listed some of the causes below:
ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or AD/HD) is characterized by distractibility and difficulty in planning or completing activities, which makes it really tough to sustain a system of organization. However, it can be done!
BRAIN INJURY: CD can also result from brain injury, even something as seemingly minor as a mild concussion. It can also develop along with Alzheimer's disease.
CHRONIC PAIN: If you hurt all of the time, you rarely feel like reorganizing a garage or taking care of paperwork. Arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia can all lead to CD.
MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS: The most extreme form of CD leads to the hoarding of possessions to the point that the home is unsafe. This situation is usually the result of a psychological condition such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), hoarding disorder (a specific form of OCD) or depression. These conditions require the intervention of a mental health professional. In such cases, a professional organizer experienced in chronic disorganization can work together with the therapist to help the client carry out his or her organizational goals.
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