Hoarders say they feel stigmatized, face 'everyday discrimination' - UPI.com
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Compulsive hoarders feel stigmatized and are more likely to view their neighborhoods as less safe and more chaotic than counterparts do, according to researchers who are seeking to promote empathy for sufferers.
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Original Title: Hoarding disorder is a type of obsessive-compulsive condition characterized by difficulty discarding objects leading to clutter compromising living spaces. 6% of older adults have hoarding disorder, compared to 2% of population. Hoarders say they feel stigmatized and face ‘everyday discrimination’.