Tag: hoarding behaviors
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3 Red Flags Reveal a Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding disorder, also known as compulsive hoarding, is characterized by the excessive accumulation of items and objects regardless of value. It involves the refusal to part with even the most seemingly useless things because hoarders perceive a close emotional connection with each item. Hoarding disorder is comorbid with many other conditions affecting motivation, executive function,…
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Hoarding Reveals These Mental Illnesses, According to Psychology
The term hoarding refers to a psychological disorder whereby an individual refuses to discard things that they own. The person holds a firm belief that they will eventually need these items for some reason. According to a 2016-study published in the Washington Post, the most recent and relevant data available, compulsive hoarding significantly affects the…