Inside the Secret Lives of Hoarders

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A follow-up on one of our most disturbing shows. Oprah was shocked, appalled and puzzled by this guest. She had six months to keep her house clean. Now, America wants to know: Has she changed her ways? Plus, 81 cats, six dogs and one mortified teenager.

An Update on Carol
She looked perfect, but her house was a disaster. Months after her home was professionally cleaned, what does Carol's house look like now?

Compulsive Hoarding
Some people hoard things; others hoard pets! See one woman's 81 cats. Plus, step inside another woman's cramped quarters.

Dr. David Tolin on Compulsive Hoarding

What is compulsive hoarding?

Why do people hoard?

Do you have a compulsive hoarding problem?

Can compulsive hoarding be treated?

Tips to overcome hoarding

Related Resources

For more information on the Oregon Humane Society, visit www.oregonhumane.org.

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Original Air Date: May 6, 2005

TALK WITH OTHERS

My husband hoards a bit—he's definitely a piler—but now we're in a bigger house and he has his own "room" for his stuff. I can't even go in there; it drives me crazy to think about it.

— stephlind

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