What Is Hoarding Disorder?
2. Symptoms
The main symptom of the condition is that the patient will begin accumulating possessions. It usually starts when the patient is a teenager or young adult. It may not be noticeable at first but the patient’s living space will eventually become cluttered to the point where it does become noticeable.
The patient will tend to collect and keep things regardless of whether or not they are needed, or if they have the space. In addition, patients with hoarding disorder will also tend to have difficulty organizing and planning in everyday life. They can also be indecisive, and have a need for things to be perfect.
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