response: OK, just so you know, hoarding can get bad enough to actually limit activities like cooking or cleaning, or even moving within the house because of all the space lost. Is that happening for you?
original_response: When hoarding gets bad enough, it can prevent normal daily functions like cooking, cleaning sleeping and moving through the house
history: Some people would say I compulsively hoard things.  I have a lot of boxes that I can't let go of due to sentimental value or thinking I may need it. Well, does your behavior risk your health or adversely affect you or your family and friends? I don't think so. I've gotten a little better about getting rid of things I don't absolutely need. I try to really consider if things are necessary.
knowledge: When clinically significant enough to impair functioning, hoarding can prevent typical uses of space, enough so that it can limit activities such as cooking, cleaning, moving through the house, and sleeping.