Ashanta's house is almost unimaginable! She has piles of junk (she calls it 'treasure') piled from floor to ceiling in virtually every room.There is a narrow pathway that she can use to walk from room to room.All of her furniture is covered in various items, so she has one small folding chair that she takes with her when she wants to sit down.Her bed has one small area that is clear enough for her to sleep.There is a foul odour in the house and mould growing under her piles of possessions, and she never has visitors.When Ashanta tries to get rid of any possessions, she experiences tremendous anxiety and gives up quickly.Which diagnosis would best suit Ashanta?
A) hoarding disorder
B) body dysmorphic disorder
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) excoriation disorder
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