Compulsive Hoarding - a hidden illness

Compulsive hoarding is a distressing and debilitating psychological condition that is only just beginning to be recognised.

The aim of this website is to provide a comprehensive resource of up-to-date information about compulsive hoarding, its diagnosis, research, treatment and the available support.  You'll also find an FAQ on compulsive hoarding and the latest views on this disabling illness.

NEWS.... 18 Feb 2010 ...'Hoarding disorder: A new disorder in the draft of the DSM-V'. Read more...

What is compulsive hoarding? 

 Understand this illness and read the latest views

Take a quick survey.

This one asks about clutter and depression

At what age did clutter become a problem for you?

Does your clutter affect the amount of time you spend at home? Takes only two minutes

Is it just clutter? Concerned it may be more?

Read about the diagnosis of compulsive hoarding

More than one sort of clutter?

Find out about the three Cs.

Clutter, clots and clogs             


  OCD & Compulsive hoarding

Part of the same syndrome or separate illnesses?

Treatment options

Drugs, therapy or both? 

Compulsive hoarding research

Brain activity, familiestrauma and the latest unpublished studies

                                                   Clutter or hoarding issues?

Trauma and stress may affect compulsive hoarding. 

What's going on in YOUR life?

Take the Wade-Bennett life-clutter test and find out how you score!

Thinking of some help?

Information on the support for compulsive hoarding

This site has been developed by Cluttergone -  a UK declutter and organise service.  We hope you find it useful.

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