Signs of hoarding will begin to appear in childhood or adolescence, with the typical onset age being around 13 years old. Hoarding is both chronic and progressive, with more advanced signes being in adults in their 50’s . Some signs of hoarding are:
Difficulty throwing away, recycling, giving away, or selling items.
Messes and clutter that makes moving around the house difficult
Difficulty organizing and categorizing possessions
Sleeping with a mess or items on the bed
Piles of items which fall over
Excessive shopping or collecting free unnecessary items.
Inability to realize the seriousness of the issue
It is important to note that not every person with some symptoms of a hoarding disorder is a hoarder. If you or someone you love is affected by hoarding disorder, contact Junk Ninja now. We can help clean even the most extreme hoarding situations.