Tag: what triggers a hoarder
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10 Behaviors That Reveal That Someone Has a Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding disorder is an unrelenting struggle to discard or part with personal possessions. It often starts with going to thrift stores, garage sales, digging in dumpsters, and it’s the fear of throwing away anything that can be used at a later date. Soon the hoard begins to take over your home and life. Many hoarders…
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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…