We've all seen the sensationalized TV shows—rooms piled high with newspapers, pathways snaking through collected items, the overwhelming urge to keep what others would discard. But hoarding disorder is far more than a quirky character trait or a simple lack of organization. It's a complex mental health condition with serious, often invisible, risks that extend far beyond the cluttered space to impact safety, health, and well-being. This isn't about judgment; it's about compas