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While compulsive hoarding is described as the action of acquiring possessions excessively, while
failing to part with them or use them, even if the items are unclean, unhygienic, and worthless, it
does by no means tell us what lies beneath. Much of the past and current research has shown that
in many ways compulsive hoarding parallels obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), although it is
not restricted to it. OCD is an anxiety driven disorder that is visible in compulsions and obsessions
that aim to relieve anxiety and intrusive thought patterns.
Hoarding that is based on OCD is characterized by fear based obsessions and behaviors that are
considered intrusive, are without contentment, and in which the hoarder has no sentimental
connection to objects. In many cases the opposite is true. With compulsive hoarding the
compulsions are considered normal and are often accompanied by euphoria. Disruption of the
hoarding behavior or the idea of losing items is distressing and can summon irritation, anger, and
hurting.
The difference between compulsive hoarding and collecting is that respectively hoarders typically
create disorganization pretty much everywhere in and even outside of the house, whereas
collectors keep their collection or collections organized and diverse. A hoarder often believes that
throwing something away is wasteful and is still usable to him or herself or to someone else.
Others create a strong emotional bond with their possessions and clutter, and can associate it with
people or an event in their timeline. Disposing of the item or even the consideration leads to a
guilty conscience. Ironically, hoarders can become severely socially impaired and fail to be aware
to see or acknowledge the hazardous living conditions for them and the people around them. Even
when someone gets hurt, a hoarder can be still reluctant to make an effort for a safer and cleaner
environment.
Compulsive hoarding comes in several shapes and sizes. One of those is animal hoarding. While
an animal hoarder has an attachment to the animals, ironically there is often a great neglect and a
failure or unwillingness to perceive this. Animals can be subject to overcrowding conditions, a lack
of veterinary care, and malnourishment. This can result in extremely unsanitary and hazardous
conditions. Typical to animal hoarding is the neglect of others and oneself. A dependent individual
living with an animal hoarder can develop health problems because of the living conditions and
neglect. Another form of hoarding is information hoarding. In this case everything from a flyer to a
newspaper is saved for "possible future usefulness".
Compulsive hoarding is known to be treated with psychotherapy. This helps a hoarding individual
manage his or her emotions and behavior and reflect on possessions and better ways to deal with
them.
Danny Arts
http://www.hoardingforum.com/
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