What Is Hoarding Disorder?
3. Cluttering
As the patient’s possessions gradually accumulate, the problem will become increasingly noticeable. To begin with, there can be items stacked up on top of each other, often in an untidy manner and where they are an eyesore. Hallways can become difficult to navigate as they become blocked.
The clutter can also become very unsanitary as trash, sometimes including food, is able to accumulate. Clutter can also mean that the patient will not have full access to their bathroom and other rooms. The house can become a health and safety hazard for anybody living there, yet the patient will still reject attempts to have the clutter removed.
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