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What factors can play into hoarding disorder?
Genetics, learned family behavior, and abnormal activity in the brain
Do more people have hoarding disorder or Alzheimer's disease?
More people suffer from hoarding disorder
What are the two mindsets when people with hoarding disorder attempt to part with something?
"I want to keep it" and "I can't part with it because I might need it"
What part of the brain is affected in hoarding disorder?
The prefrontal cortex
Are men or women have more tendency to hoard?
Both genders are equal
Why might people with hoarding disorder like to pile thing in the center of the room?
Any thoughtful and reasonable answer is acceptable
What are two mental illnesses that are often found in people with hoarding disorder?
Depression and anxiety
How many people in the Denver area suffer from hoarding disorder?
150,000
Why would abnormal behavior in the prefrontal cortex be a factor in hoarding disorder?
Because it is responsible for organizing, planning, and decision making
What is the stereotypical age for hoarding disorder?
50-60
How many people suffer from hoarding disorder in the U.S.?
15 million
Why do people with hoarding disorder keep all of the things that most people would consider trash?
They think that they might need it someday.
What do people with hoarding disorder save?
Everything
What percentage of people with hoarding disorder have a co-existing mental illness?
75%
What is the difference between collecting and hoarding?
Collecting is organized and shown proudly while hoarding is random, impulsive, and hidden.