Studies have estimated that hoarding disorder affects around 2.5% of the general population — a higher rate than schizophrenia. The mental illness was previously considered a sub-type of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but in 2013 it was given its own diagnostic criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5.
For Seniors With Hoarding Disorder, a Support Group Helps Confront Stigma and Isolation – https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/hoarding-disorder-support-groups-pennsylvania-baby-boomers/
Yikes.
Uh oh…
I recognized the signs early and changed my behavior. I am a book hoarder but decided years ago to limit the number of dead tree books I buy. I ended up switching to ebooks. I have hundreds in my library and they don’t clutter up the house.
I am just a general hoarder. I need to do some major decluttering. But I’m not particularly motivated. At this point, my goal is to not make it any worse.
Amen. I’ve reduced the number of guitars in the house to 8.