I watched a show about compulsive hoarders. It is a pattern of behavior characterized by inability to discard things.
Wow that sounds interesting! Have you seen any hoarders in person?
No I haven't. Hoarding behavior is associated with health risks such as impaired functioning.
That sounds pretty serious! What kind of items do they hold onto?
Pretty much everything. Hoarding can prevent typical uses of space which limits activities such as cooking, cleaning, and sleeping.
That is terrible. Where would they sleep?
Anywhere they can find a nook. It also puts people at risk of fires, falling, and poor sanitation.
That could be very dangerous indeed! Have there been cases involving fires in the past due to hoarding?
I am sure there have been. Researchers only recently started to study hoarding and it was first defined as a mental disorder in 2013.
That makes me want to start cleaning my house right now. I couldnt even imagine living like that. I feel terrible for those people.