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The Sentimental Value of Hoarding
22:11 - 27:12 (05:00)
The sentimental value of hoarding is often cited as a reason for holding onto items that don't hold any monetary or practical value, and may not even have any real emotional value. Despite this, organizing can help prevent hoarding from taking over one's life.
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This podcast episode talks about the psychology of hoarding, including why people feel the need to hold onto objects even if they have no monetary or sentimental value, and the difference between being a collector and being a hoarder.
22:11 - 24:20 (02:08)
Summary
This podcast episode talks about the psychology of hoarding, including why people feel the need to hold onto objects even if they have no monetary or sentimental value, and the difference between being a collector and being a hoarder.
ChapterThe Sentimental Value of Hoarding
EpisodeSelects: How Hoarding Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The organization of one's belongings is not a determining factor for hoarding, as the condition is more closely linked to a struggle with decision-making.
24:20 - 27:12 (02:51)
Summary
The organization of one's belongings is not a determining factor for hoarding, as the condition is more closely linked to a struggle with decision-making. Thus, an individual could exhibit all the symptoms of hoarding and still maintain an organized living space.