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Why Can't I Throw It Away?
When does clutter become something more serious? Hoarding disorder isn't simply having a messy house or refusing to throw things away. The possessions you see are often only the visible part of a much more complicated struggle.
In this episode of Off the Couch Psychology Podcast, you'll learn what separates hoarding disorder from ordinary clutter and collecting, why getting rid of seemingly worthless objects can cause genuine distress, and how decision-making and emotional attachment can keep the cycle going. We'll also step inside a realistic hoarding scenario to see what the disorder can…
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