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Hoarding

Psychological Effects of Hoarding

The psychological effects of hoarding are many. When we think of hoarding, we consider the mental stability of the hoarder. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is the effect it has on other family members. The International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation says that approximately 5% of people are hoarders. That’s a pretty astounding number...

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Are You a Compulsive Hoarder? A Self-Quiz

Hoarding occurs for many reasons. When it involves compulsive hoarding disorders, it can become a difficult issue. Sometimes you may not realize that you’re having symptoms, here is a basic compulsive hoarding quiz to evaluate yourself. Compulsive Hoarding Self-Quiz Answer yes or no to the following questions. The more statements you strongly agree with; the...

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Definition of hoarding and cluttering

There is nothing wrong with someone choosing to collect certain things. Almost everyone collects something they value and or that brings them a level of comfort and pleasure. Unfortunately, some people take their collecting to the extreme. At the extreme, collecting can very easily turn into a hoarding disorder, which often results in a messy...

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