Am I A Hoarder Quiz

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If my family touches or discards my possessions, I get very upset.
- Strongly Agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree

About This Quiz

Almost everyone has some packrat tendencies, but not everyone is a compulsive hoarder. Ever wondered, Am I a hoarder? Our quiz can help identify if you may suffer from hoarding. Make sure to answer all the questions honestly. This quiz is not intended to be a diagnostic tool. If you suspect that you suffer from hoarding, please seek an evaluation See moreby a mental health professional trained in the diagnosis of treatment of OCD and related disorders. Good Luck!

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I keep items stored in places outside of where I live (storage places, someone else's house) because there is not enough room in my house.
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- Agree
- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I can not resist picking up or acquiring free things.
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- Agree
- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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Even if I discard some possessions I tend to retrieve them.
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- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I think about my possessions a lot.
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- Agree
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- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I avoid having necessary repairs because of all the clutter.
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- Agree
- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I excessively keep belongings that remind me of pleasant/negative memories.
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- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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When I'm throwing things away, I need to go through them to make sure I did not throw anything else out with it.
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- Agree
- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I buy or pick up a lot of items just because there is a chance I may need them in the future.
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- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I avoid having people over because of all the mess.
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- Agree
- Neither Agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I experience anxiety and/or discomfort when attempting to discard possessions.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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Others may find it difficult to walk through my house because of all the clutter.
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- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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It is difficult to find things you are looking for in my house.
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- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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My furniture (table, chairs, etc) cannot be used as intended because they are covered with things.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I tend to keep newspapers, articles, etc., because I fear needing it in the future or because I don't want to lose out on the information.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I keep many possessions that I personally find to be unique or perfect.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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My possessions are a source of shame.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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My possessions are a source of conflict with my family.
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- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I do not tend to keep my possessions where they belong.
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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I have multiples of many items, e.g. plastic bags, cards, pants of the same color...
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree or disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly Disagree
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Am I A Hoarder Quiz

If my family touches or discards my possessions, I get very upset.

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I keep items stored in places outside of where I live (storage places, someone else's house) because there is not enough room in my house.

I can not resist picking up or acquiring free things.

Even if I discard some possessions I tend to retrieve them.

I think about my possessions a lot.

I avoid having necessary repairs because of all the clutter.

I excessively keep belongings that remind me of pleasant/negative memories.

When I'm throwing things away, I need to go through them to make sure I did not throw anything else out with it.

I buy or pick up a lot of items just because there is a chance I may need them in the future.

I avoid having people over because of all the mess.

I experience anxiety and/or discomfort when attempting to discard possessions.

Others may find it difficult to walk through my house because of all the clutter.

It is difficult to find things you are looking for in my house.

My furniture (table, chairs, etc) cannot be used as intended because they are covered with things.

I tend to keep newspapers, articles, etc., because I fear needing it in the future or because I don't want to lose out on the information.

I keep many possessions that I personally find to be unique or perfect.

My possessions are a source of shame.

My possessions are a source of conflict with my family.

I do not tend to keep my possessions where they belong.

I have multiples of many items, e.g. plastic bags, cards, pants of the same color...