Gail (Dean and Professor, Dean and Professor, Boston University School of Social Work) Steketee
While most people find it relatively easy to manage their possessions, some find it extremely difficult. If you have a problem resisting the urge to acquire and you find your home cluttered and filled to capacity with items many people would find useless and unnecessary, you may suffer from a condition known as hoarding disorder. Hoarding is a behavioral problem consisting of clutter, difficulty discarding items, and excessive buying or acquiring. Hoarding is often associated with significant reduction in quality of life, and in extreme cases, it can pose serious health risks. If you or a...
While most people find it relatively easy to manage their possessions, some find it extremely difficult. If you have a problem resisting the urge to a...