Hoarding Disorder

Question 1

What is the diagnostic criteria for Hoarding D/O?

Answer 1

• Difficulty discarding results in accumulation of items that clutter & congest active living area
• Difficulty due to perceived need to save items & manage the distress associated
• Persistent (long-lasting) difficulty parting with possessions regardless of value
  (p. 247).

Question 2

Does the following apply as a Hoarding D/O?
Excessive collection of bears, does not appear to be a living area, looks organized on shelves, and able to walk through.

Answer 2

No.

Question 3

Does the following apply as a Hoarding D/O?

-health concerns, unorganized of papers/magazines are stacked everywhere, and walking path is not visible?

Answer 3

Yes.

Question 4

The following are all criteria for diagnosing OCD EXCEPT:

• Arises from a traumatic event
• Obsessions cause distress
• Significantly interferes with one’s life
• Time consuming

Answer 4

Arises from a traumatic event