They save these items out of sentimentality or due to fear that they may need the item in the future. [substeps] Hoarders often create rooms in their homes that can no longer be used as they are intended due to an accumulation of clutter.
[header] How to deal with a hoarder [title] Recognize hoarding behaviors. [step] People who struggle with excessive hoarding save excessive items in a disorganized manner, often creating a dangerous living environment. People who hoard are often unable to discard any items, even if they have no monetary value.