Levels of Hoarding Test

While collecting or saving items may involve acquiring and organizing specific items of interest, hoarding disorder involves an excessive accumulation of possessions, often resulting in clutter that compromises living spaces and creates distress or impairment in daily life.

The symptoms of hoarding disorder include difficulty discarding items, excessive clutter in living spaces, feelings of distress or anxiety when attempting to discard possessions, indecisiveness about what to keep or toss, and impairment in functioning due to clutter.

Yes, hoarding disorder can be treated, typically through therapy, medication, and support from mental health professionals. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may be effective in treating hoarding disorder.