Hoarding is not simply having too many possessions or living in an untidy home. The more important questions are why possessions are being kept, how difficult they are to let go of, and whether they are beginning to interfere with everyday life. Important: Hoarding Disorder is a recognised mental-health condition. This article is educational and …
Hoarding can involve much more than having a cluttered home. Understanding the difference between ordinary clutter, collecting and a persistent difficulty discarding possessions can help you look at the problem more clearly. Important: This page is for education and self-reflection. It cannot diagnose Hoarding Disorder. A formal diagnosis can only be made by an appropriately …
How clutter-rating scales can help you look more objectively at the amount of clutter in your home — and recognise when it may be starting to interfere with everyday life. Important: A clutter rating is not a diagnosis of Hoarding Disorder. It is simply one way of looking at the physical level of clutter in …