Hoarding is a psychological problem where a person has persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. This leads to cluttered living spaces and can seriously affect a person’s daily life, health, and relationships. People who hoard often feel strong emotional attachments to items or fear they might need them in the future. Hoarding is not just a habit—it’s linked to anxiety, perfectionism, and sometimes past trauma, and is recognized as a mental health condition called Hoarding Disorder. It can cause significant distress and usually requires support or treatment to manage.
