Kathmandu, Aug. 19 -- Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition characterised by persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their value, leading to excessive clutter that disrupts living spaces and daily functioning. It is driven by distress, strong emotional attachment to items, or fear of losing them.

Hoarding is more than just collecting mess; it's a recognised mental health disorder that affects around 2 to 6 percent of the general population. Due to shame, denial, or misdiagnosis, it often remains hidden for years, impacting daily functioning and quality of life before receiving adequate clinical consideration and treatment.

Anjina Sapkota, a psychologist specialising in Clinical Psychology and co-founder of M...