Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding Disorder involves persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their value, leading to clutter that disrupts living spaces and daily life.
Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding Disorder involves persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their value, leading to clutter that disrupts living spaces and daily life. Unlike collecting, hoarding is driven by distress at the thought of discarding items and results in unsafe, unmanageable environments. Hoarding often goes unnoticed in Saudi Arabia because family members may take on the responsibility of cleaning or managing clutter. However, in severe cases, it can pose health hazards, fire risks, and social isolation, as individuals may avoid visitors out of shame.
What constitutes Hoarding Disorder?
Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of value, due to a perceived need to save items and distress associated with discarding them, leading to significant clutter.
Symptoms and warning signs
- Accumulation of items that crowd living spaces
- Distress or indecision about discarding objects
- Strong emotional attachment to possessions
- Avoidance of inviting others into the home
- Interference with safety, hygiene, or family life
Causes and risk factors
- Family history of hoarding or OCD
- Traumatic life events (loss, poverty)
- Difficulty with decision-making and organization
- Co-occurring anxiety or depression
Treatment approaches
- CBT tailored for hoarding: addressing beliefs about possessions and improving decision-making skills
- Motivational interviewing: increasing willingness to change
- Practical support: gradual decluttering with therapist/family support
- Medication: SSRIs may help if hoarding co-occurs with OCD or depression
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