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[Messy house syndrome].

A Barocka1, D Seehuber, D Schone

  • 1Klinik Hohe Mark. barocka@hohemark.de

MMW Fortschritte Der Medizin
|December 8, 2004
PubMed
Summary
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Diogenes syndrome, or messy house syndrome, involves severe disorganization and hoarding due to personality disorders. Treatment targets underlying conditions and hoarding behaviors with cognitive behavioral therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Diogenes syndrome, characterized by self-neglect and domestic squalor, is linked to personality structure disorders.
  • Individuals with this condition, often called 'messies,' exhibit extreme hoarding of useless items, rendering living spaces uninhabitable.

Observation:

  • Hoarding behavior in Diogenes syndrome is frequently associated with underlying mental health conditions.
  • Examples include dementia, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCDs).
  • Prader-Willi syndrome is also noted for compulsive hoarding of objects or food.

Findings:

  • Treatment for Diogenes syndrome primarily focuses on addressing the root cause, utilizing medications like neuroleptics and SSRIs.
  • Emerging research indicates that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively manage the cognitive and emotional disturbances associated with hoarding.

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Implications:

  • Effective management of Diogenes syndrome requires a dual approach: treating underlying psychiatric conditions and employing targeted behavioral therapies.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy shows promise for improving outcomes in individuals with hoarding disorder and associated cognitive deficits.