The Hoarding Syndrome -- When Clutter Goes Out Of Control (page 3 of 2)

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This clinical obsessive compulsive disorder transforms the everyday act of throwing away an object into a deeply, wrenching personal violation.
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While Sue Howard's hoarding is more under control in her house, her garage (above) still harbors some clutter.
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We learned from experience not to help a hoarder who is't ready. The total house has no usuable surfaces including furnitiure and floor and bathtub. We have given up and are simply waiting for the house to implode or burn up due to bare extension wires on wet floors. Hoarders need professional help!

By Annamarie, on 10/24/2009

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