A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Hoarding can have a huge impact on a person’s ability to function independently and can carry a high level of risk for themselves and others.
People with hoarding disorder feel a strong need to save their possessions. Other symptoms include:
*Inability to discard items.
*Become extremely attached to possessions.
*Collecting items that may have little or no monetary value.
*Experiencing extreme stress when attempting to throw out items.
*Anxiety about needing items in the future.
*Uncertainty about where to put things.
*Difficulty managing daily tasks.
*Find it hard to categorize or organize items
*Distrust of other people touching possessions.
*Living in unusable spaces due to clutter.
*Having poor relationships with family or friends.
*Having a tendency toward indecisiveness, perfectionism, avoidance, procrastination, and problems with planning and organizing.
What are the symptoms of hoarding disorder?
