Do you have a hobby of collecting old things? Do you know that you are suffering from this dangerous mental illness? Consult a doctor immediately

What is hoarding disorder?

This is a mental disorder. In this, people get into the habit of collecting things, whether it is junk or a new item. People struggling with this problem sometimes get fond of keeping animals apart from things. One out of 20 people can have hoarding disorder. This problem also occurs in people according to their age. People above 50 years of age are more likely to have hoarding disorder. According to doctors, people around 30 years of age can also have this.

Symptoms of Hoarding Disorder

Keeping more things than necessary at home. People suffering from this problem often carry unnecessary things to the office as well

Feeling uncomfortable in throwing away old things.

Difficulty in finding necessary items among lots of things.

Becoming more attached to things that remind them of someone.

Getting irritated because of things lying around and blaming limited space.

Having fights with family members because of things lying untidy in the house.

Unable to work properly due to less space.

Hoarding disorder is treatable

This is a mental disorder that has a bad effect on a person’s life, but hoarding disorder can be treated. For this, a person should take proper advice from a doctor. Apart from this, family members and friends can also help such people. It may be difficult to explain the situation to people with this problem but it is not impossible. In the treatment of hoarding disorder, the entire focus should be on that particular person.

Therapy for Hoarding Disorder

Doctors treat people with hoarding disorder through CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). This is considered to be the most successful treatment for this problem. In this therapy, doctors try to understand why people get into the habit of collecting unnecessary things and why it is difficult for them to give up things.

PLG Peer Led Groups

There are some people in life with whom we can share our thoughts openly. In hoarding disorder, the person’s friends and close ones can also help them to get out of this problem. Friends of people with hoarding disorder should be in constant touch with them and try to explain the situation to them. Doctors do not give any specific medicine for this mental disorder. However, sometimes doctors give some medicines after identifying some symptoms.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.