Ülehoiustumisele

Ülehoiustumisele refers to the act of overstoring or hoarding items. This behavior can manifest in various forms, from accumulating excessive amounts of everyday goods to collecting rare or valuable objects to an unhealthy degree. The underlying reasons for overstoring can be multifaceted, including a fear of scarcity, a perceived need for security, sentimental attachment to possessions, or even psychological conditions such as hoarding disorder.

In everyday contexts, overstoring might involve buying more groceries than can be consumed before spoilage, accumulating large quantities of clothing or household items that are rarely used, or keeping old electronic devices and appliances "just in case." While some level of preparedness or appreciation for possessions is normal, overstoring becomes problematic when it leads to disorganized living spaces, financial strain, difficulty in making decisions about discarding items, and significant distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Hoarding disorder, a recognized mental health condition, is a more severe form of overstoring characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value. This difficulty is due to a perceived need to save the items and distress associated with discarding them. The consequences of hoarding disorder can include unsanitary living conditions, fire hazards, and social isolation. Addressing overstoring, especially when it reaches the level of hoarding disorder, often requires professional intervention, including therapy and, in some cases, medication.