Hoarding Disorder, Complex
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
People with hoarding disorder have persistent difficulty getting rid of or parting with possessions due to a perceived need to save the items.
US Cases: 10 million
World Cases: varies
Sex Ratio: B+/G
Age Onset: Age 3
Brain Area: pfc, striatum, neuralnet work
Symptoms: restlessness, fidgeting
Progression: double with narcolepsy
Therapies: benign-lowering stress help
Medications: benziodiazipines, antidepressants
YouTube Video: Hoarding As A Mental Health Issue
Amazon or Library book: Buried in Treasures
Support Groups:
Hoarders.com-https://hoarders.com>supportgroups