The New Technique That Could Help With Hoarding

The treatment strategy resulted in people who were happier, more motivated, and more likely to discard possessions, the study found.

Greg Martin prepares to clean out his Mother's home of belongings in San Diego, Calif., on April 8, 2011. Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images for YOU Magazine

A recent study has demonstrated the potential for “imagery rescripting” (ImRS) to help people with hoarding disorder.

Hoarding disorder is a condition where people form intense emotional attachments to objects and accordingly experience difficulty discarding their possessions. It affects around two percent of the general population.