A hoarding disorder is where someone acquires an excessive number of items and stores them in a chaotic manner. The items can be of little or no monetary value and usually result in unmanageable amounts of clutter.
It’s considered to be a significant problem if: the amount of clutter interferes with everyday living – for example, the person is unable to use their kitchen or bathroom and cannot access rooms, or the clutter is causing significant distress or negatively affecting the person’s quality of life or their family’s– for example, they become upset if someone tries to clear the clutter and their relationships with others suffer.Hoarding could also be a sign of an underlying condition, such as OCD, other types of anxiety, depression and potentially more serious conditions, such as dementia.
Paperweight may be able to assist when the hoarding issue is not yet too advanced. However, in cases of intense hoarding, we also work together with specialists who can step in to assess the situation and help manage the problem. Please note, that most professionals dealing with hoarding will charge a fee.
