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Behind closed doors across the country, millions of individuals are quietly overwhelmed by something most of us take for granted: our relationship with things we bring into our homes. The ...

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Science recognizes hoarding disorder as a diagnosable mental health condition and characterizes it as difficulty parting with or getting rid of possessions, no matter their value. It's part of the ...

If you wish to help someone with a hoarding disorder (HD), one of the first things you must do is acknowledge that they have a mental health condition; they're not just lazy. With proper understanding ...

As noted in an earlier post, "6 Signs of Hoarding Disorder," individuals with hoarding disorder (HD) frequently have other disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder, clinical depression, ...

Cindy’s home has so much stuff that she can’t use certain areas. Boxes form an archipelago through her living and dining rooms. Papers blanket a large wooden table. Near a collection of scented ...

A dozen people seated around folding tables clap heartily for a beaming woman: She’s donated two 13-gallon garbage bags full of clothes, including several Christmas sweaters and a couple of pantsuits, ...

From clutter to crisis: Hoarding disorder is on the rise—here’s what to do Behind closed doors across the country, millions of individuals are quietly overwhelmed by something most of us take for ...