Tentative Outline for Essay 1: Obsessions with Possessions

1. Thesis: In order to understand why someone may develop hoarding habits, one has to first understand who is affected, the universality of the disease, and the treatment needed.

2. Body Paragraph 1: Who is affected

• Linked to other diseases
• Learned
• Who is affected
• Multiple opinions/studies

3. Body Paragraph 2: Cultural Similarities

• Specific studies 

4. Body Paragraph 3: Treatment

• Medications
• Therapy
• Steps
• Reality of hoarders

5. Conclusion