The loss of a loved one can trigger hoarding tendencies as individuals struggle to cope with the emotional pain and attempt to hold onto memories associated with the deceased.

Post-traumatic stress disorder can lead to hoarding as individuals try to regain control over their lives by accumulating objects they perceive as necessary for their safety or comfort, stemming from the fear and anxiety associated with past traumas.

Hoarding may arise as a response to deep-seated emotional pain or distress that individuals are unable to express openly, leading them to seek solace in material possessions as a means of coping.

Previous experiences of abuse, whether physical, emotional, or psychological, can contribute to hoarding behaviors as individuals may hoard objects as a form of protection or as a means to exert control over their surroundings, stemming from feelings of powerlessness.

Various traumatic experiences beyond those explicitly listed, such as accidents, natural disasters, or significant life changes, can trigger hoarding behaviors as individuals attempt to create a sense of security and comfort amidst uncertainty and distress.