What Is Hoarding Disorder?
6. Other Associated Conditions
Patients with hoarding disorder will also often suffer from other mental health conditions. These conditions will often contribute to the symptoms of hoarding disorder. One condition associated with hoarding disorder is anxiety disorder. Another is obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which the patient has to follow certain, strict routines.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is another mental health condition associated with hoarding disorder. Patients with hoarding disorder will also often have depression, which will cause the patient to take their own life in some cases. If the patient is showing symptoms of other mental health condition then it is important to find expert assistance for them.
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