Hoarding and Cluttering

Most of us like to keep possessions that bring us comfort or appear to have value. But when one’s daily activities and quality of life are compromised by an accumulation of these possessions, then a person might have a problem with compulsive hoarding.

Could I Have A Hoarding/Cluttering Problem?

Do I think I have too much stuff?

Do friends and family think I have too much stuff?

Do I have rooms I cannot use because of clutter?

Do I have to move stuff off the furniture/bed in order to use it?

Do I often lose things in my clutter?

Am I reluctant to have people over because of the clutter?

Do I have trouble getting to my windows, fire escape and doors?

Have I fallen over my clutter?

Do I get anxious when I think someone might take, rearrange or throw away my things?

Do I bring things home even though my place is already cluttered?

Am I afraid I will get in trouble with my landlord because of clutter or have I already gotten in trouble?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you may have a hoarding/cluttering problem.

For more information and/or referrals to clinicians, call or visit the Mental Health Association of San Francisco at 870 Market Street, Suite 928, San Francisco, CA 94102. Our phone number is (415) 421-2926.