Signs and causes of hoarding
Signs of hoarding
Below are just a few of the signs of hoarding:
- Obtaining lots of items and finding it difficult to throw them away
- Being emotionally attached to their items, but find it difficult to organise them
- Hoarding items in their home, gardens, vehicles or other storage spaces
- Trying to justify their behaviour
- Refusing to let people in their home
Causes of hoarding
Hoarding Disorder is complex. It may be linked to other physical and psychological disorders, like Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD). Traumatic life events might also trigger hoarding.
