What is Chronic Disorganization?

– Persists over a long period of time
– Frequently undermines quality of life, and
– Recurs despite repeated self-help attempts

Chronic disorganization may be present with brain-based challenges such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Hoarding Disorder, PTSD, TBI, and more.

Some common characteristics of individuals affected by Chronic Disorganization include:

• Accumulates objects or documents beyond apparent necessity or pleasure
• Repeats purchases because they did not know where they were or that they had them already
• Wide range of interests and many incomplete projects
• Needs visual “clues” as reminders to take action
• Tends to be easily distracted or loses focus
• Often struggles with time management
• Difficulty parting with things and letting go

ICD^® has many resources available to help you determine if you or someone you care about might be affected by chronic disorganization.

No, hoarding is one way that we might see chronic disorganization, but not all people who are affected by chronic disorganization have hoarding behavior. ICD has 10 areas of education about chronic disorganization; hoarding behavior is only one of those areas. Other areas that we offer education related to chronic disorganization are: ADHD, aging, health issues and conditions, time management and productivity, students and learning theories, life transitions, and interpersonal intelligence.

Explore our website for more information, or to find an ICD-trained organizing professional.

Chronic disorganization may not go away but it can get easier.