What Is Hoarding?
4. Complications
If hoarding syndrome goes untreated for too long then some potentially serious complications might develop. For example, the clutter in the patient’s home can create tripping hazards. There may also be an increased risk of items falling down on top of the patient, potentially trapping them.
So much clutter in a home can also make for some very unsanitary living conditions, while the risk of dangerous fires will also be increased. The patient may also find they are increasingly isolated and lonely. The condition may also affect their performance at work, and relationships can suffer. In some cases, the patient may even be forced to move out from their home if they are considered to be a risk to neighbors.
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