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  2. Watch full episodes of Hoarders, a show that follows people struggling with hoarding tendencies and their journey to recovery. Learn about hoarding, see photos, and get tips from experts and friends.

    • Overview
    • Symptoms
    • Causes
    • Risk Factors
    • Complications
    • Prevention
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    Hoarding disorder is an ongoing difficulty throwing away or parting with possessions because you believe that you need to save them. You may experience distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. You gradually keep or gather a huge number of items, regardless of their actual value. Hoarding often creates extremely cramped living conditions...

    The first symptoms of hoarding disorder often appear during the teenage to early adult years. You may get and save too many items, gradually build up clutter in living spaces, and have difficulty getting rid of things. As you grow older, you may continue getting and holding onto things that you may never use and don't have space for. By middle age,...

    It's not clear what causes hoarding disorder. Genetics, brain function and stressful life events are being studied as possible causes.

    Hoarding usually starts around ages 15 to 19. It tends to get worse with age. Hoarding is more common in older adults than in younger adults. Risk factors include: 1. Personality.Many people who have hoarding disorder have a behavior style that includes trouble making decisions and problems with attention, organization and problem-solving. 2. Famil...

    Hoarding disorder can cause a variety of complications, including: 1. Increased risk of falls. 2. Injury or being trapped by shifting or falling items. 3. Family conflicts. 4. Loneliness and social isolation. 5. Conditions that aren't clean and can be a health risk. 6. A fire hazard. 7. Poor work performance. 8. Legal issues, such as eviction.

    Because little is understood about what causes hoarding disorder, there's no known way to prevent it. However, as with many mental health conditions, getting treatment at the first sign of a problem may help prevent hoarding from getting worse. This is especially important because by the time clutter becomes a noticeable problem, hoarding likely ha...

    Hoarding disorder is an ongoing difficulty throwing away or parting with possessions because you believe that you need to save them. You may experience distress at the thought of getting rid of the items and gradually keep or gather a huge number of items, regardless of their actual value.

  3. Jan 8, 2024 · Yes, "Hoarders" is back for Season 15 Monday night on A&E (8 EST/PST). It's the show that gives us a glimpse into those struggling with severe hoarding disorder, a mental health condition ...

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    • David Oliver
  4. Jul 12, 2022 · Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition that makes you save a large number of items and feel distressed when getting rid of them. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for hoarding disorder from Cleveland Clinic.

  5. Jul 13, 2022 · When asked to begin decluttering and discarding items, hoarders feel significant distress at categorizing what to keep and toss.

  6. Hoarding disorder is a mental condition that makes people unable to discard possessions, leading to cluttered and unsafe living spaces. It is associated with other disorders, such as OCD, depression, and trauma, and affects 2-6% of adults worldwide.

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