Some Reddit Subs That Can Be Useful Resources
Whether you choose to lurk or participate, these subs can be good resources for people working to manage their hoarding urges.
If you know of another useful sub, please add it in the comments below.
- r/ADHD - AD(H)D can be a factor in causing hoarding behaviors. Research shows that hoarders tend to have higher rates of ADHD (inattentive type), and some researchers are finding evidence that suggests there may be a stronger connection between hoarding and ADHD than OCD. Be sure to check out the AD(H)D section of our Wiki to learn more.
- r/Anxiety - increasingly, hoarding disorder is being viewed as related to (or co-morbid with) anxiety disorders--some studies find that 23 - 39% of people who hoard have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Visit this sub for support if you have anxiety.
- r/animalhoarding
- r/ChildofHoarder
- r/cleaningtips - - for advice on tackling difficult cleaning tasks
- r/declutter
- r/depression - Depending on the study results, hoarding disorder is co-morbid with Major Depressive Disorder 50–75% of the time. Check this sub for support if you have depression.
- r/hoarders
- r/ICleanedMyRoom
- r/konmari - are you a fan of Tidying Up With Marie Kondo (the book or the Netflix show)? This sub is for you!
- r/legaladvice and associated legal advice subs (such as r/legaladvicecanada) for disputes - The moderators officially recommend that if things are at a point where you're looking for legal advice, you really should consult with an attorney in your area.
- r/messyhomes
- r/minimalism
- r/minimalist
- r/Mold - a subreddit for Redditors trying to deal with mold in their homes, apartments, work places, etc..
- r/OCD - another condition that is sometimes co-morbid with hoarding disorder.
- r/pestcontrol
- r/shoppingaddiction
- r/socialanxiety - Social isolation tends to be a factor in hoarding disorder, and social phobia has been reported in some hoarders. Visit this sub for support.
- r/ufyh - last post was over a year ago, FYI.
- r/UnfuckYourHabitat
- r/whatsthisbug
Posted Jan 22, 2023, 2:07 PM UTC · edited
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