Dublin Fire Brigade have rescued a hoarder who got trapped in a huge pile of clutter inside their house.
Firefighters were called to the scene and they had to cut down the door of a house full of boxes, items like sweeping brushes, spades, containers, bags and much more.
DFB are advising anyone who knows a hoarder to get them to see a GP as “hoarding is a disorder that needs treatment and managing”.
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A spokesperson from DFB said: “Apart from an obvious fire and escape risk, hoarding is a health risk. Do you know someone who hoards? Speak to their GP for advice.”
According to the HSE, a hoarding disorder is where a person gathers an excessive number of items and stores them. This is usually in a chaotic manner and results in unmanageable amounts of clutter.
Hoarding can be a significant problem if:
- the amount of clutter interferes with everyday living
- it is causing distress or affecting the quality of life of the person or their family
A hoarding disorder can:
- Take over your life, making it very difficult for them to get around their house.
- Cause your work performance, personal hygiene and relationships to suffer.
- Cause isolation and loneliness.
- Pose a health risk to you and anyone who lives in or visits your home.
- Lead to unhygienic conditions and encourage rodent or insect infestations.
You can find out more here.
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