The psychology of hoarding reveals deep emotional ties to possessions. Experts explain why discarding items can trigger intense anxiety and distress.

A lot of people think of hoarding as something extreme — a home crammed to the ceiling with possessions. However, it tends to start gradually, and research has found that it can begin in adolescence ...

Hoarding behavior, often depicted in media as extreme clutter and an inability to discard items, is more than just a habit of collecting. It’s a complex psychological condition that affects millions ...

Asking caregivers if they are concerned about clutter or possible hoarding may help identify neurocognitive disorders, according to a study published in The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical ...

Many of us may find we have acquired too many possessions that clutter our living spaces, but refuse to part with things “in case we might need them”. Although having too much stuff is something many ...

Hoarding OCD can cause someone to amass a variety of things. It may disrupt someone’s day-to-day life or ability to maintain a clean living space. Hoarding happens when you have difficulty discarding ...

Victoria Ruby-Granger does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

The study was supported by the British Academy (SG152110). Many of us may find we have acquired too many possessions that clutter our living spaces, but refuse to part with things “in case we might ...

Welcome back to Conquer the Clutter! Our blog provides information and recommendations based on Elaine’s 17 years of experience working exclusively with people who hoard, those who care about them, ...

If you've noticed that you struggle to throw things away even if you don't use them, keep everything "just in case," and shop non-stop, psychology suggests you might be a hoarder. If this doesn't sit ...