Nadia Nakai reveals she has a hoarding problem
Nadia Nakai is ready to let go of things she doesn't need...
It is estimated that around 2% to 6% of the population suffers from hoarding disorder. This is according to Mayo Clinic.
Hoarding is defined as an ongoing difficulty throwing away or parting with possessions because you believe that you need to save them. It is also defined as a condition 'where someone acquires an excessive number of items and stores them in a chaotic manner, usually resulting in unmanageable amounts of clutter' by NHS.
People who suffer from the disorder experience distress at the thought of letting go of items.
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Hoarding can be a minor problem or affect your life in a major way and affect relationships.
Rapper Nadia Nakai recently opened up about her hoarding disorder.
She shared a photo of her closet, showing many pairs of shoes, bags, and jackets. She also showed another photo of stuff in the garage.
"I just want the things I don't need and want to be gone. I need to stop hoarding," she wrote on Instagram.
Her post was accompanied by a sad emoji.
Hoarding symptoms
The following symptoms are stated by Mayo Clinic:
- Getting and keeping too many items that you may not have a need for right now and don't have space for.
- Ongoing difficulty throwing out or parting with your things, regardless of their actual value.
- Feeling a need to save these items and being upset by the thought of getting rid of them.
- Building up clutter to the point where you can't use rooms.
- Trying to be perfect and avoiding or delaying decisions.
- Problems with planning and organizing.
The site states that people who have a hoarding problem might keep them for the following reasons:
- You believe these items are unique or that you'll need them at some point in the future.
- You feel emotionally connected to items that remind you of happier times or represent beloved people or pets.
- You feel safe and comforted when surrounded by things.
- You don't want to waste anything.
Treatment
People who suffer from hoarding disorder are mainly treated through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). CBT is a mental health treatment that helps you recognise negative or unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns.