Hoarding Disorder

Hoarding Disorder

Hoarding disorder is a mental condition in which patient feels it difficult to discard things of possession because they have persistent need to save them.

SymptomsHoarding Disorder
  • Excessive collection of items of no need and acquiring them when there’s is no space.
  • Difficulty in discarding items
  • Being upset to discard items and feel the need to save them
  • Building up piles even when there is no space left
  • indecisiveness, perfectionism, avoidance, procrastination tendencies
  • Conflict with others about excessive items
  • Difficulty organizing things
Causes

No exact cause is identified. However, malfunctioning brain, genetical factors and stress can contribute in its development.

Complications
Diagnosis
  • Detailed medical history
  • Phycological evaluation
  • Also, for diagnosis criteria proposed by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the American Psychiatric Association, is used 
Treatment
  • Psychotherapy
  • For children, family accommodation.
  • Medications such as antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are prescribed.
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