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A recent study has found that hoarders are more likely to have ADHD.Summary
This article by Sharon Morein, published in Inverse, makes the following points:
- Some people have a persistent difficulty parting with possessions, and when these tendencies impair someone’s quality of life, it becomes a condition called hoarding disorder.
- Surprisingly, hoarding disorder did not receive much attention until 2013, when the American Psychiatric Association officially recognized it.
- Hoarding disorder is characterized by persistent difficulties discarding items, regardless of their value.
- Hoarding disorder can lead to significant distress and problems in socializing, work, and other areas of daily functioning.
- Participants involved in hoarding research often report problems with attention, with many believing that they should have received a diagnosis of ADHD. Furthermore, the evidence does seem to support this.
References
References from the Web:
- AUG 2020 ADD/ADHD and Hoarding Disorder—Psychology Today
- JUN 2021 ADHD And Hoarding: What’s the Connection?—Healthline
- FEB 2022 ADHD linked to hoarding behaviour—Science Daily
Source Information:
- Article Source: Inverse
- Media Check: Inverse - Media Bias Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
- LEARNING OUTCOMES—RUNWAY | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
