Experts Warn Against Moving in with Hoarders Without Treatment

Living with a hoarder can severely impact mental health and relationship stability, advise mental health professionals.

A woman expresses concern over moving in with her boyfriend, who is an extreme hoarder, fearing it may ruin their relationship.
Despite a strong relationship, the boyfriend's hoarding behavior, including keeping decades-old items and clutter, poses a significant challenge.
Experts suggest that hoarders need successful treatment and long-term remission before combining households.
Hoarding is linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and requires specialized mental health intervention.
Real estate brokers have deemed the boyfriend's property unsellable due to the hoarding condition, complicating plans to sell and move.