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Realising that there was a problem was my first step, and doing something about it was the next. There is help and hope out there.
Learn about hoarding
About hoarding
Learn more about hoarding, why you might hoard and how it's different from collecting.
Recognising hoarding
Learn how to recognise the signs of hoarding and the types of things you might hoard.
Causes of hoarding
Hoarding can be caused by many things. Read about some of the most common.
Helping yourself with hoarding
Find out about some of the things you can do to help yourself if you experience hoarding.
Treatment for hoarding disorder
Find out about the treatments that can help with hoarding disorder. They include talking therapies and medication.
Helping someone who hoards
Find tips to help you to support someone who's hoarding.
Useful contacts for hoarding
Find contact details for organisations that can give you more information and support.
I'm a hoarder
I felt a sense of loss (over a cardboard box!), similar to the grief when you lose someone important.
Published: May 2025
Next review planned: May 2028
