Hoarding Disorder 101
Going Mental with Eileen Kelly
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The Psychological Component of Hoarding
When people have hoarded items around them, the home can become so full of things that they can't be used for their intended use. People will find one small space in their living situation where they will live out of. Inanimate objects can almost be like a warm fuzzy protective blanket. So asking people to minimize or reduce their space for themselves opens themselves up to an incredible level of vulnerability.
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