Clutter and Hoarding Severity Assessment

Do you find it difficult to discard items that most people would consider to be of little or no value?

Is your home or living space so cluttered that it is difficult to move around or use rooms as intended?

Do you feel a strong urge to acquire or buy new items even when you have no space for them?

Do you experience significant distress or anxiety when you think about getting rid of an item?

Are surfaces like tables, counters, and floors covered with items you haven’t put away?

Do you keep items primarily because you are afraid you might need them ‘one day’ in the future?

Do you avoid inviting people into your home because you are embarrassed by the amount of stuff?

Have you lost important documents, bills, or keys because they are buried in piles of clutter?

Do you save newspapers, magazines, or printed materials with the intent to read them later, but never do?

Does your level of clutter create any safety or health hazards, such as blocked exits or fire risks?

Do you feel an emotional attachment to possessions that others might view as garbage?

Do you find it difficult to organize your items or decide where things should be stored?

Have friends or family members expressed concern about the amount of things you keep?

Do you bring home free items like flyers, containers, or scraps because you feel they shouldn’t go to waste?

Are you unable to use your kitchen for cooking or your bed for sleeping because of clutter?

Do you spend a lot of time moving piles of things from one place to another without actually discarding them?

Do you feel overwhelmed or ‘stuck’ when you try to start cleaning or decluttering?

Do you keep broken items with the intention of fixing them, but they remain broken for years?

Does the amount of stuff you own interfere with your ability to perform daily tasks like bathing or dressing?

Do you feel that your possessions have taken control over your life or your living environment?