‘You reach a point where you can’t live your life’: what is behind extreme hoarding?
The Audio Long Read
The Guardian
4.2 • 2.5K Ratings
🗓️ 21 July 2023
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Hoarding can be distressing and dangerous. But it’s not just a matter of ‘too much stuff’ – it’s a complex condition that requires careful, targeted help. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
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