10 Signs You’re A Hoarder

You have more than three large collections of items that don’t serve any practical purpose.
You have more than 10 unopened items or outfits with the tags still on for over a year now.
Your dining table and study desk are piled with clutter.
You often eat out because you can’t see your stove top, microwave or kitchen table.
You often save things – old clothes, bubble wrap, boxes, even broken appliances – and think these “may come in handy someday”.
It takes you more than a day to clean up your house when you’re expecting visitors.
The door to your house and doors to the bedrooms are blocked from opening.
You and your children are embarrassed to have guests over.
Your friends prefer to meet outside instead of over at your house.
You often trip over things when walking through commonly used rooms at home.

Text: Bauer Syndication / Additional reporting: Sylvia Ong

If you’re guilty of at least five of these habits, you’re a hoarder