reading the title only, so forgive me. I (like u/presidentender) had a mother whom was a hoarder. The major cause of this disorder and many like her was the f

reading the title only, so forgive me. I (like u/presidentender) had a mother whom was a hoarder. The major cause of this disorder and many like her was the following: A) Huge Economic disadvantage. (especially a sudden one). B) Depression. (a vicious cycle that causes more hoarding because you feel bad about not being able to keep your hoards organised; thus not permitting visitation or social interaction with people... also the feeling of being looked down upon causing even more depression as you self-isolate) C) A feeling like passing on any opportunity means it might not come your way again. Thus, my house was filled with absolute junk, unorganised, uncategorised. Often we would have useful parts hidden amongst everything but would have to buy new parts because we couldn't find them. I've watched a lot of hoarding on television as an adult and nearly everyone suffers the same, it's always borne from economic instability and a huge economic shock. So, to answer the title: the fact that so many of us have reached the end of capitalism is the reason that hoarding is on the rise. It couldn't possibly be more clear to me.