The habit of collecting and hoarding things, on the pretext for later use, could be a sign of a compulsive disorder.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by anxious unwanted thoughts or behavior, which the patient is unable to control.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by anxious unwanted thoughts or behavior, which the patient is unable to control.
"While the disorder is often associated with collecting rubbish, up to 80 per cent of compulsive hoarders also suffer shopping disorders where they constantly acquire new items," he added.
According to Frost, very few knew how to treat the disorder, which can even cause clinical depression in some.
Group Therapy Effective Against Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Group therapy could be effective against obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Australian researchers say.
Group therapy could be effective against obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Australian researchers say.
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Hoarding can Endanger Lives, Says New Study
A new study has revealed that hoarders have a brain disorder resulting in an all-consuming compulsion to collect that often cuts them off from society and damages their relationships.
A new study has revealed that hoarders have a brain disorder resulting in an all-consuming compulsion to collect that often cuts them off from society and damages their relationships.
How to Fight the Burden of Mental Disorders
Some 500 million people suffer from mental disorders across the globe. In the European Union, mental disorders range as one of the leading causes of disease burden.
Some 500 million people suffer from mental disorders across the globe. In the European Union, mental disorders range as one of the leading causes of disease burden.
