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Many hoarders also know they have a problem, but they can't do anything about it.

Keep in mind that hoarders don't completely recover, but they may be able to scale down their level of collecting to the point that it doesn't negatively affect their life as much as it did before treatment.

Unlike the A'E show Intervention, the hoarders themselves are aware of the efforts being made on their behalf.

Usually, hoarders choose something that is easily accessible so that they can stockpile it.

The hoarders develop an emotional attachment to these physical possessions and have a great deal of difficulty parting with them, even when the clutter threatens to take over their homes and lives.

Many hoarders also have other mental health issues such as an anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

On the Hoarders TV show, professionals specializing in dealing with hoarders bring a clean-up crew to the home of the featured hoarder, and attempt to intervene and clean up the home.

Synonyms:

penny pincher, churl, skinflint, niggard, magpie, miser, scrooge, scavenger, pack rat, saver,

Antonyms:

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