What Hoarding Tells Us About Connection and Isolation
Hoarding disorder reflects social-connection deficits that redirect attachment needs into objects, producing clutter as a neuropsychological expression of loneliness and altered perception.
Damage to the prefrontal cortex often correlates with increased impulsivity that can drive disadvantageous, non-gain criminal behaviors such as vandalism, fights, and road rage.
Neuropsychologists prioritize understanding cognitive processes over mere labels, enabling them to create targeted, personalized interventions that address individual needs.