1. Is Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder (OCD) the only factor
of Hoarding?
By: Amanda B. Burney

2. No! There are lot of factors that go into hoarding,
however, I’m only interested in the medical and clinical
factors; such as
Anxiety
Depression

3. Definitions & Additional Facts
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“Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by
uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and repetitive, ritualized behaviors you feel
compelled to perform.” (Segal et al.)
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“Depressed hoarders might react to discarding items with a feeling of loss or
grief…”(Hall et al.) Using neuropsychology, we can measure the psychological
function linked to the brain structure, helping to find the cause of this dejected
state.
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Some people might ask, “How do you know if your actually a hoarder?” or
“What’s the difference between hoarding and collecting?”.

4. Hoarding vs. Collecting
Collectors
Hoarders
Feel proud of their possessions.
Feel embarrassed by their possessions.
Keep their possessions organized and
well maintained.
Have their possessions scattered randomly;
resulting in the loss of functional living space.
Willingly displays them to others.
their
Feel uncomfortable with others seeing their
possessions, or outright refuse to let others
view their possessions.
Budget their time and money around their
possessions.
Often have debt, sometimes extreme. Feel
ashamed, sad, or depressed after acquiring
additional items.
Enjoy
conversations
possessions.
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5. Bibliography
First Picture:
"7 Tips On How To Stop Anxiety Attacks." Relieve Anxiety Now. Relieve Anxiety Now, 10 Aug. 2012. Web. 08 Mar. 2014.
<http://relieveanxietynow.com/7-tips-on-how-to-stop-anxiety-attacks/>.
Second Picture:
Aubrey, Allison. "Catching Depression In Teens May Break Lifelong Cycle." NPR. NPR, 18 Jan. 2010. Web. 08 Mar. 2014.
<http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/01/catching_depression_in_teens_m.html>.
Segal, Jeanne. "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)." : Symptoms, Behavior, and Treatment. Ed. Lawrence Robinson and Melinda Smi th. Robert and
Jeanne Segal, Helpguide's Co-founders, Feb. 2014. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. <http://www.helpguide.org/mental/obsessive_compulsive_disorder_ocd.htm>.
Hall, Brian J.Tolin, David F.Frost, Randy O.Steketee, Gail. "An Exploration of Comorbid Symptoms And Clinical Correlates Of Clinically Significant
Hoarding Symptoms." Depression & Anxiety (1091-4269) 30.1 (2013): 67-76. Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. Web. 15 Feb. 2014.
The Group, and The Forum. "Collecting vs. Hoarding." Children of Hoarders. Children of Hoarders, n.d. Web. 08 Mar. 2014.
<http://childrenofhoarders.com/wordpress/?page_id=177>.