Symptoms Include Headaches, Anger, Depression
A psychology professor from the College of Southern Nevada said that he has discovered a new anxiety disorder called HOA Syndrome. If you live in a community with a homeowner's association, you will likely experience some symptoms of anxiety, according to Dr. Gary Solomon. "You might experience anger, sleeplessness, headaches and emotional problems," said Solomon. "You can even experience a fear of going to the mailbox or living in your own home." ...What is the treatment for HOA Syndrome? It's pretty simple, said Solomon. Just do what Lantry and his family did, move out and never move into an HOA neighborhood again. "Why would I want another incompetent level of government standing in judgment of me?" said Lantry.
HOA Syndrome Is Real, Nevada Professor Claims
Symptoms Include Headaches, Anger, Depression
PHOENIX -- A psychology professor from the College of Southern Nevada said that he has discovered a new anxiety disorder called HOA Syndrome.
If you live in a community with a homeowner's association, you will likely experience some symptoms of anxiety, according to Dr. Gary Solomon.
"You might experience anger, sleeplessness, headaches and emotional problems," said Solomon. "You can even experience a fear of going to the mailbox or living in your own home."
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Martin Lantry, of Anthem, said that he was tormented by his HOA for years, and it almost cost him his marriage.
"My wife and I actually separated for a short time over our differences," said Lantry.
Lantry said that he was written up by his association for not cutting his bushes, not fixing a crack in the stucco and leaving a flower tray on his driveway.
It got the point that he had trouble sleeping and couldn't focus at work, said Lantry.
What Lantry was dealing with may have been the recently identified HOA Syndrome.
In 2000, Richard Glassel went on a shooting rampage at an HOA board meeting in Peoria, killing two people.
Solomon said he is convinced that Glassel suffered from HOA Syndrome.
"The truth is that he had been driven over the edge," said Solomon. "It's happening more and more throughout the county."
What is the treatment for HOA Syndrome?
It's pretty simple, said Solomon. Just do what Lantry and his family did, move out and never move into an HOA neighborhood again.
"Why would I want another incompetent level of government standing in judgment of me?" said Lantry.
HOA Syndrome is not recognized as an anxiety disorder by the psychology community. However, Solomon said that it's only a matter of time.
He said that he hopes it doesn't take any more shootings to convince the public that HOAs can be hazardous to your health.
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