People start collecting things to remember that person. Hoarders can also specialize, developing a passion for certain objects, whether tools, soda cans, newspapers or even animals. People who have dozens of cats, for example, are considered hoarders, Snyderman says. Hoarders often don't get help until a public health official is called in, as in Chris' case. Cognitive behavioral therapy, as described above, is really the primary form of therapy.
Hoarders have to learn how to throw things away.
Anti-depressants are also prescribed, but Snyderman says you don't want to take medication that will hide the problem, so medication without therapy doesn't make sense. ABC News Internet Ventures. Internet Safety Information applicable to the site.