Clutter vs. Hoarding: What’s the difference?

Do you know someone with 6 toasters? Or a closet full of old newspapers or unopened shoe boxes? Or maybe it’s more subtle: Perhaps your friend is successful and tidy, but they just can’t stop accumulating things they don’t use -- they get an intense thrill with each new purchase. What is hoarding, anyway? Is it always disorganized and dirty? Today’s guest, a hoarding behavioral specialist, explains the myths around hoarding, its treatment strategies and who is at risk.

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