Hoarding Symptoms Test for Adults

Most of us are somewhat messy, but hoarding is a serious condition linked to anxiety and obsessive compulsive behavior that affects approximately 2 to 5 percent of the population. Take this self-test to understand where you fall on the messiness to hoarding spectrum.

This self-test is designed to determine whether you demonstrate symptoms similar to those of hoarder. This test is not intended to diagnose or to replace the care of a health care professional. If you are concerned about your messiness, please seek professional assistance for a diagnosis and treatment.

When you think about the prospect of friends or family seeing your mess, are you ashamed?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

When you get something new, do you find a permanent place for it?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

When there’s a bad smell in your home, do you to look for the cause?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

When someone comes over and touches something in your home, do you get suspicious or worried?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

Is the furniture in your house covered in clutter?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

When you have to declutter, do you agonize over each thing you need to throw away?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

When you see an amazing sale on something, do you buy it immediately?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

When you were a child, did you get overly attached to certain objects?

Very Often

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

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[Self-Test] Is Your Clutter and Disorganization Out of Control?

Hoarding is a serious condition linked to ADHD, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive behavior that affects approximately 2 to 5 percent of the population. Take this self-test to understand hoarding symptoms in adults and where you fall on the messiness to hoarding spectrum.

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