Inside A Central Ohio Hoarder’s Nightmare – WCMH: News, Weather, and Sports for Columbus, Ohio

According to MayoClinic.com, hoarding affects emotions, thoughts and behavior. Signs and symptoms of hoarding may include:

Cluttered living spaces

Inability to discard items

Keeping stacks of newspapers, magazines or junk mail

Moving items from one pile to another, without discarding anything

Acquiring unneeded or seemingly useless items, including trash

Difficulty managing daily activities, including procrastination and trouble making decisions

Difficulty organizing items

Perfectionism

Excessive attachment to possessions, and discomfort letting others touch or borrow possessions

Limited or no social interactions