obsessive accumulation
[/əbˈsɛsɪv ækjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: obsessive accumulations
acumulação obsessiva
1. compulsive and repetitive gathering or hoarding of objects, often driven by anxiety, fear of loss, or psychological disorder
Her obsessive accumulation of newspapers dating back decades made her apartment nearly uninhabitable.
Sua acumulação obsessiva de jornais de décadas atrás tornou seu apartamento quase inabitável.
2. a behavioral pattern characterized by inability to discard items and continuous acquisition beyond practical need
The therapist diagnosed his obsessive accumulation as a symptom of anxiety disorder.
O terapeuta diagnosticou sua acumulação obsessiva como um sintoma de transtorno de ansiedade.
Obsessive accumulation and hoarding disorder have gained increased awareness in both American and Brazilian mental health discourse. In Brazil, discussions often connect it to social anxiety and economic insecurity, while in the US it's frequently addressed through reality TV and therapeutic frameworks. The term is increasingly used in clinical psychology and psychiatry across both cultures.
NYC Slang
pack-rat behavior; obsessive collecting
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