How To Tell If You Are A Hoarder

Decreased Socialization

Hoarders may feel embarrassed about their situation, which can cause them to eventually turn away from friends and even close family members in an attempt to hide their problem. A person who hoards may stop inviting friends over to their home and children of hoarders may do the same for fear of being embarrassed or confronted by their friends. Hoarding has long been associated with unsanitary conditions, which makes it embarrassing for the hoarder to have people over to their home as it is not clean. It is crucial to note, however, the decreased socialization and ultimate isolation hoarders exhibit may not appear overnight. It can be a slower process, which can sometimes make it harder for others to detect before it has progressed quite far.

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