Why I Have Difficulties Getting Rid Of Things?

Do you have a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value?

Do you feel the need to save the items and do you experience distress when facing the prospect of discarding them?

Because you have a hard time discarding possessions, do you accumulate possessions that congest and clutter active living areas and substantially compromise their intended use?

Does the hoarding cause clinically significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning (e.g., social, occupational, or maintaining a safe environment for self and others)?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have a significant problem with getting rid of things. Some people have a collection of something since they were small, and even though they know they will probably not look at it again, they don’t want to throw it away. But there are some people who take it to the extreme, and store seemingly useless items. These people suffer from hoarding disorder, in which a person has a compulsive need to keep possessions, even when they are not needed anymore. In your case there is no need to worry, but if you want to know more about the disorder, you can always talk to your doctor.

While it is unlikely that you have a serious issue with getting rid of things, you are displaying some signs related to it. The reasons for people to hoard are plenty. Sometimes an object has an emotional value. People who see the usefulness in everything that most of us would view as not useful (anymore), may be suffering from hoarding disorder. Hoarding can lead to many other problems such as falling, injury, social isolation, family conflicts and poor performance at work. Make sure to talk to your doctor if your hoarding behavior causes distress.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the symptoms typically seen among individuals who have hoarding disorder. It may be important to contact your doctor. When the hoarded items become plenty, dust can collect on the piles which can lead to respiratory problems. Besides, piles can cause falling and injury, as well as social isolation, bug infestations and family conflicts. Hoarding is sometimes associated with another medical condition or mental disorder. Treatment can help people with this disorder to understand how they can change their behaviors and thoughts, so they can live a happier life.