What to Know About Hoarding
Hoarding is classified as a mental disorder, with severe cases believed to stem from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Many people are unaware if someone in their life is a hoarder, and it can be a difficult situation to approach from either party.
Hoarding causes a variety of complications and risks. There are safety concerns for people and animals occupying the space, such as falling objects and health concerns. Clutter can lead to infestations or build-up of fluids, causing an area to become unsafe and possibly, infectious. The number of items can also create a fire hazard or cause internal issues to the home’s structure.
Removing items from one’s home can cause severe distress … which in turn makes it difficult to remedy the situation.
This is often the reason that family members turn to professional hoarding cleanup services.