What Is Hoarding Disorder?
9. Diagnosis
Hoarding disorder tends to be a private thing, and the patient often feels as though they are doing nothing wrong. For this reason, the condition will often go undiagnosed in people that live alone. If the patient is being treated for other mental health conditions, however, then the matter of hoarding will sometimes be asked.
A doctor might want to ask friends and family of the patient about the patient’s living conditions and whether or not they are showing signs of hoarding. If there are clear signs of hoarding disorder then the patient may be asked about their habits, and this can help experts to come to a diagnosis.
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