Hoarding Disorder
Compulsive Hoarding
Defintion
A persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them.
(Advanced Bio Treatment, 2012)
Symptoms
- inability to throw away/get rid of possessions
- severe anxiety when attempting to discard items
- overwhelmed or embarrassed by possessions
Hoarding affects everyone
(ScottPierce09, 2009)
Famous Hoarders
Lindsay Lohan
(AMU15041, 2010)
Collyer Brother's Home
(Martine, 2009)
Kristin Chenoweth
(sportiqe, 2013)
(lin, 2007)