Here is Mayo clinic description of Hoarding.. sound familiar? PEOPLE THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM!
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hoarding/DS00966
"Introduction
Hoarding is the excessive collection of items that seem to have limited or no value, such as newspapers or trash, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding creates such cramped living conditions that entire rooms may be filled to capacity, and homes may be left with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Some people also collect animals, keeping hundreds of dogs, cats or other animals in their homes, as filth and waste pile up and the animals become sick.
Hoarding, also called compulsive hoarding and compulsive hoarding syndrome, is thought to be connected to obsessive-compulsive disorder. But many aspects of hoarding remain a mystery, and researchers continue to learn about this recently recognized problem.
While some people poke fun at hoarding, it's no laughing matter. People who engage in hoarding put themselves and even neighbors in danger because of fire hazards, unsanitary conditions and even the real possibility of getting buried under an avalanche of junk. Treating compulsive hoarding sometimes proves difficult because people who hoard often don't see it as a problem. But intensive treatment can help people who hoard understand their compulsions and perhaps even live a safer and more enjoyable life.
Keeping stacks of newspapers, magazines or junk mail
Saving trash or used food containers
Cluttered living spaces
Impairment of daily activities
Procrastination
Trouble making decisions
Perfectionism
Difficulty organizing items
Forming attachments to possessions rather than people
Restricting others from touching or borrowing possessions
The homes of people who engage in compulsive hoarding usually offer telltale clues that something's wrong. Countertops, sinks, stoves, desks, stairways and virtually all other surfaces are stacked with stuff. And when there's no more room inside, the clutter may spread to the garage, vehicles and yard.
People who engage in hoarding typically collect items because they believe these items will be needed or have value in the future. They worry about not having these items on hand. They also don't want to feel as if they're wasting anything, so they save everything. For some, the piles of belongings are a source of comfort.
Hoarding animals
People who hoard animals may collect dozens or even hundreds of pets, such as cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, rats or other animals. They usually hoard animals that can be confined inside and concealed more easily. Because of their sheer numbers, these animals usually aren't cared for properly. Many become so ill that they die or have to be euthanized, if discovered. Veterinarians may be the first to notice signs of animal hoarding when owners seek help for a steady stream of sick or injured pets.
Treatment
Treatment of hoarding is often a challenge that comes with mixed success. For one thing, many people who hoard don't believe they need treatment. This is especially true if their possessions or animals offer comfort. And people whose animals are taken away will often quickly collect more to help fulfill emotional needs."
