Who's a hoarder? Simple test tells messy from mentally ill

Household clutter is a common problem. But extreme clutter (as seen in the living room at left) is evidence of hoarding, a serious psychological condition that's been linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - and which requires some form of intervention.

Where's the tipping point? Click to view 9 slides showing varying levels of clutter, and keep clicking till you find the one you think crosses the line from poor housekeeping to pathology. In the last slide, you can see whether your pick puts you in agreement with the OCD Foundation, which provided the slides...

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Slide #5

Household clutter is a common problem. But extreme clutter (as seen in the living room at left) is evidence of hoarding, a serious psychological condition that's been linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - and which requires some form of intervention. Where's the tipping point? Click to view 9 slides showing varying levels of clutter, and keep clicking till you find the one you think crosses the line from poor housekeeping to pathology. In the last slide, you can see whether your pick puts you in agreement with the OCD Foundation, which provided the slides...

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Answer: Slide #4

How much clutter is too much? Slide number 4 or higher is evidence of a potentially serious hoarding problem, says the OCD Foundation.