A 2012 study from Harvardhas shown that hoarding is a strong subtype of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Michael Jenke, a Harvard psychiatry professor and OCD expert, say… See more

First and foremost, it’s important to determine whether you’re actually hoarding, or being diligent about being prepared for a dire situation. The key difference between collectors o… See more

In addition to OCD being a major causal factor of hoarding disorder, hoarding behavior often stems from trauma. Let’s say an elderly person was traumatized by the loss of a be… See more

When you’ve taken stock of what kinds of items you’re hoarding, you might be able to determine what triggered you to start gathering them. Here’s another example: an elderly g… See more