Britain's Largest Milk Bottle Hoarder Needs Help | The Hoarder Next Door S3 Ep4 | Only Human

Suffolk man David's passion for music and buying records has spiralled into a compulsion to hoard anything that takes his fancy. A regular on the car-boot circuit, he has filled every inch of living space in his bungalow - but psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses is on hand to help. Elsewhere, professional de-clutterers Allyson Pritchard and Zoe Steel meet Paul from Essex, the proud owner of Britain's largest milk bottle hoard - a collection that stands at 30,000 and counting.
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[@plainjane8870]

“Im really excited..If anyone comes in, I can show them this is my mother.” 🥺😭😭💗 good for him fixing his space and mind up

[@SadieMy]

So happy he found that lovely picture of him and his mum at the seaside. He had probably forgotten that day when he was scared of the waves, but now he knows she was there for him.

[@user-xm1od9nb1m]

I think David is one of the most self aware horder I’ve ever seen on youtube. I hope he’s living his best life now

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

Yes and he does admit he has a problem but some of these hoarders are so in denial that they think their hoard is fine how it is, and if others don't accept it, then it's their problem, not the hoarder.

[@j.b.4340]

Because he’s a collector, not a hoarder.

[@dianethompson2458]

That woman needs to stand up for her daughter and get those milk bottles out of the childs bedroom. Everyone deserves a space that is entirely their own.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

I know from past experience that hoarders without realizing it are the most selfish people around.

[@islanddweller3674]

@@gillianbrookwell1678Actually we are all and each selfish. David is no worse than anyone else. It depends on whether the activity is socially acceptable

[@judylloyd7901]

@@islanddweller3674 It's not David, it's Paul who has the milk bottle collection taking over his daughter's bedroom. David lives alone, so he has the place to himself.

[@fabienneclavier5984]

Honestly, if my husband collected thousands of whatevers and put them in every room, I would pack my things and our daughter’s stuff and go. You can’t be a slave to someone else’s stuff, even if it’s a disease. You have to protect your sanity and well being and that of your children.

[@annwilliams6438]

@@islanddweller3674 oh course he is more selfish than most others.if you think that ignoring what you wife says and stash all your stuff in your kid’s space you are totally selfish too.

[@marialiyubman]

I wish I could personally thank Dr. Kiosses and the two ladies. This is the only hoarding show where I feel like the people got actual tools to do better and they’re being loved and listened to, not judged. ❤️ Thank you.

[@FrozenMermaid666]

Edit out the misused big terms ladies and loved and love emoji and I with a capital letter and mar and al and the word man, such terms cannot be misused in yt names or ops or names etc - I am THE only Lady / Ladies and the only lovable / loved being etc!

[@FrozenMermaid666]

...ałł wòm’n are the exact opposite of ladies or other superiority terms.

[@chloscorner]

David is a sweetheart! I hope he's doing well today. Just to see him smiling again was amazing.

[@margaretmac50]

I agree with you. David had lost his mother and missed having her in his life for her love, her care and support. I cried hearing him express that loss, it was so touching.

[@FrozenMermaid666]

I am THE only sweetheart / honey / sweetie etc and the only wf / gf / bride and the only lovable / loved being, and the special name Dave only reflects my pure protectors aka the alphas - the misused food and love related term sweetheart and special name David and the word mer and the numbers must be edited out and changed, and the pronouns can never be with capital letter when referring to oneself or others, and all ppl are the exact opposite of such terms, and terms that contain food terms like sweet etc cannot be misused by ppl in any ways!

[@SadieMy]

You been smoking your tulips, lovey?

[@crystalwebster2005]

I originally watched these hoarders shows so I could think of something else but ended up realizing I had emotional issues and dealing with them through these people Thank you ;-)

[@redravenous1604]

I originally watched them when I didn't want to clean the house, and would think at least in not that bad. I know hoarding is caused by a loss or trauma and is a mental issue now, I wish them all the best, I am sure I have more clothes and shoes than most people where I live now, slowly working on my own things.

[@sm3296]

What a sweet man David is. I hope he’s enjoying his new life. His mother was a beauty and looked so happy with her kids by her side.

[@woofexe4050]

When David said his mother was taken from him when he was so young I nearly cried. Especially, after seeing his face 😥

[@jett8193]

When he brought this up, very meaninfully, with one of the blonde ,cleaner ladies (sorry, don't rmebert their names, I'm just out of surgery, so, verrryyy foggy headed) , I kept saying out loud, "give him a hug, give him a hug (while tearing up, of course!). David seems like such a sweetie~

[@woofexe4050]

@@jett8193 I completely agree! Whatever your surgery was for I hope all is well and you're getting plenty of gentle hugs too!

[@elena-lc4uk]

I would love to listen to David's collection I also love old kids books

[@jett8193]

@@woofexe4050 Awe thanks; carpel tunnel surgery on my dominant/right hand, yay! S'ok, I'll just become more ambi' so I can get back to drawing,coloring! Have a great weekend🥳

[@jett8193]

@@elena-lc4uk , & old kid's toys (there's a few I'd love to reunite with)~ Have a stellar weekend🥳

[@debishaw9355]

I hope David was able to get rid of things. I really liked his attitude. I pray David found someone who appreciates him. He’s worth it!

[@jurivlk5433]

Why should David get rid of things if he only has good stuff!!! Everyone talks about climate change due to too much CO2 in the air and these idiots here are talking about throwing away precious things! Crazy times!

[@balisandra94]

@@jurivlk5433 you ok?

[@jurivlk5433]

@@balisandra94 Of course! And You?

[@craftycrafter1960]

@@jurivlk5433 David can’t even move around in his house it’s so piled up.

[@jenmorricone4014]

David is a sweetheart. Very brave to face such deep feelings and deal with them. Cool that he loves music.

[@613miami]

Dr. S is amazing. No 2 people are alike and he finds the intervention that works for each person. Just love the caring

[@adriennetorres8028]

David is absolutely precious 😊

[@elizabethshepard3090]

I think David would be such a compassionate , empathetic caring person, and sad he has no relationship that has been able to appreciate him!!! I so wish him the best in his journey enjoying what he loves , music, with someone who deserves him.

[@maryengleman7560]

My husband's family were and are hoarders. When we cleaned out his Grandmother's house and had the clutter cleared and trash chucked out, I asked him if he liked being able to walk from room to room freely. He said," Yeah, it's nice.". He is still a bit of a hoarder, but our house is presentable. Once a year we declutter closets, drawers etc. He still finds it difficult to do but at least he is willing.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

My ex husband collects Cactus plants; he has thousands of them and they've consumed his entire life. This is one of the reasons we have separated, so although I try to understand hoarders, they are a nightmare to live with.

[@lynette599]

I have always maintained that those hoarders who live WITH partners or children are some of the most selfish people on earth...I don't CARE whether it is a mental illness or not...it is PURE SELFISHNESS.

[@Propfaqs]

The collection leave no space and no time for ‘relationship’ activities. Better to move on.

[@i.c.3300]

@@lynette599 It's a mental illness though? People with mental illness neglect the people around them constantly, and it's almost always unintentional. Are you gonna say that someone with depression is selfish because the can't get out of bed? These people WANT to live a normal life, they just don't know how to. Have some empathy.

[@lynette599]

@@i.c.3300 I HAVE empathy for these hoarders...but they all KNOW they have a problem (that is why they HIDE it from the outside world) and if children are involved and have to live in this mess and cannot have a normal childhood, or if a hoarder has a wife/husband who has to live in these awful conditions, why don't they get HELP? They KNOW they have a problem, they KNOW the impact it has on their children, etc, but STILL REFUSE TO GET HELP and ignore the plight of the people who have to live with them...that is SELFISH.

[@pisceanbeauty2503]

@@lynette599 Ahh, the perfect people speak.

[@OlyaOrton]

Aww I love David's new space!! So cozy, old-school classy, artsy, a bit nostalgic... He just needs a few hanging plants cascading down from those records shelves, and I'm moving in! 😂

[@katylucyb1]

I agree 🙂

[@liquidbrainstorm]

Those 2 declutterer ladies are lovely

[@jennifershurbet8322]

What a precious human being David is!

[@vaughnnordman4158]

“This has become your armor so nothing can hurt you again, we’re gonna change that”

[@Liquethemodel]

We’re *

[@vaughnnordman4158]

@@Liquethemodel oop imma blame that on auto correct 😂

[@johannas.l.brushane2518]

I also thought that sounded odd.

[@fawnleegreene7688]

This may be the best transformation ever! David's passion for music can be enjoyed again. I love the picture of he and his Mom on the shore. He deserves a wonderful life, as we all do.

[@mandelbrotfox6861]

The guy who collects the milk bottles could just take pictures of them when he finds them and make a book! Or record them all on a website, like a virtual museum of sorts. I think it could be quite fun, and he wouldn't need to keep them physically.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

That's a really good idea! He could have a video of them, showing them and talking about them, and then he'd always have that, which would also be a contribution to history. Then he wouldn't have to keep the bottles themselves.

[@jofx4051]

Do sure he could make museum of milk bottles and also profits with his collections

[@Raminakai]

That’s a great idea in theory- but I suspect part of the addiction is the feel of the bottles, the sight of them on the shelves- to touch them and sort them out.

[@feanorian21maglor38]

I was thinking regional dairies might have take relevant ones to have a few on display cases in reception areas and boardrooms. It would be interesting.

[@nancyowens4209]

@@zxyatiywariii8 He could make a few friends along the way also. 😉😊

[@joeypadgett7895]

Paul will slowly become Britain's largest cheese hoarder.

[@ixyc]

lol cottage cheese

[@daisyjimenez414]

No

[@joshmakarenko5809]

If you look closely they're filled w BBs

[@bluelotus4606]

Lol

[@raquellarachaplot9318]

Its filled with polystyrene

[@opeltheartist]

I wish MY therapist had a name that sounds like Harry Potter spell

[@jaydkay30]

😂🙌🏼

[@jb6712]

🙄

[@fabienneclavier5984]

Lol

[@pommiebears]

My therapist was called…..KAREN! Lol. She was actually really lovely 😊

[@theiswithin3649]

David really has a beautiful spirit❤️😊

[@user-xm1od9nb1m]

When I clicked the video I thought the bottles were filled with actual milk so this turned out better than I expected lol

[@LisaMaryification]

There is one show where there was still milk in them.

[@Rhonaroo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hexanchusgriseus]

I can’t believe we get an Oscar winner narrating our trash tv. Ily Olivia Coleman

[@ZenTeaNow]

Precious! I didn't realise until you mentioned it 😂

[@zoeymichael3966]

My god, David is such a sweetheart. 🤗 I hope his life will be better as he ever could imagine!

[@marialiyubman]

There’s a fascinating history behind milk bottles, I’m actually intrigued. ❤️ I don’t know if I’d want to live with them, but I’d love a pub or an ice cream shop with that collection on the walls.

[@Visdemhvemduer]

It is nice to see someone who actually gets it and have made an amazing & healthy transformation for himself. Unlike many other hoarders who feeds on the negativities and manipulates people around them disguising as a victim which is rather sad.

[@mimosagautier]

I feel the exact same thing, it's really good to see at least

[@aifan6148]

Sort of reminds me of the dwarfs from the Lord of the Rings. So many treasures down the mountain, that stole their sanity away.

[@petterituovinem8412]

Stelios is dressing more and more casually :P

[@jessicaellina3878]

Fed up getting sh* t on his Italian hand made shoes and dirt and grease on his Saville Row suits!!!! 🤭🤭🤣💖

[@trishmorton2035]

@@jessicaellina3878 funniest comment eva

[@wendyanderson9282]

David is good looking and has a great taste in music.

[@sueme1954]

To all the mothers out there listen very closely. Take good care of yourself your health and give all you can of time to your children. Every minute counts.

[@mariaczubernat6634]

I'm so impress with David that is amazing what he did

[@wholoveskitty]

God bless the people who can work with these people. I have absolutely zero patience for hoarders. Ugh.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

Same here, I would lose patience and walk away.

[@jordanh.5182]

I think that’s so interesting. He should put them all in display cases and open a museum. I’m sure he’s knows so much about them and could print information out to teach people about it.

[@marykuball1167]

David I hope you keep up the good work! Your mother is with you at all times.

[@Christian-fd2ct]

That milk guy is said to have been 36 years old when this was recorded? Boy he looks like close to 50 and so does his wife. Crazy!

[@turtleanton6539]

Yeee😊

[@laureln56]

Olivia Colman could read the phone book to me and I would enjoy it! Very soothing voice for these programs.

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Only 14 minutes into the show and I'm noticing how death is a recurring theme in David's situation. There are so many references to death, burial, the grave but also "re-awakening".

[@inkerikavantera]

I lost my mum at 15 and I have struggled with forming a relationship too all my life. Aiming for secure attachment, though.

[@MF-xp9tq]

May you know peace. May you be relieved of suffering.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

I was 18 when my dad died of a very painful illness at age 47 and this was over 50 years ago; I've never been a hoarder, but I have suffered severe depression on and off for years. I guess we all cope in different ways.

[@pommiebears]

My mother left me whilst I was at school when I was 8 years old. I came home, and she had split 😳! Take comfort in the fact that your beautiful mum loved you every day. 🌹

[@KSMP]

That moment with David holding the class picture got me right in the feels. Combine music into the process! The Pink Floyd The Wall double album would be PERFECT

[@christinerobinson547]

Well done David!! You are a sweet gentle beautiful person. Enjoy your fantastic music and space.

[@samusvikerness661]

OMG it kills me to see those vinyl records laying down in piles!!!!!! Stand them up for crying g out loud so they aren't ruined.

[@judylloyd7901]

Lying* in piles 😊

[@pommiebears]

@@judylloyd7901 you picked on THAT? His vinyls were laying in piles. “Lay” is a transitive verb that refers to placing something in a horizontal position. “Lie” is a intransitive verb that refers to being in a flat position. Both are adequate.

[@elena-lc4uk]

David's place is Beautiful

[@donnadurant4000]

Funny how the guy looks happier when he is NOT home.

[@jamnbryan1]

wow, def surprised by the ending. i didn't expect dave to go through with it. the way he kept getting so anxious and losing sleep over the smallest changes i thought for sure he was going to bail and keep the room as it was...the transformation really is amazing. i wonder if the room still looks like that today, or if it has reverted to its previous state as the years have gone by

[@elizabethsamson5591]

I think the milk bottle collection is definately worth saving/donating to a milk producing company-its a museum's worth- part of the British milk producing history.

[@judylloyd7901]

Definitely*

[@manonlaviggne1085]

I love that he Picks dark side of the moon

[@madhatter909]

I know, I couldnt' believe it

[@virginiafry9854]

I wonder where people get the money to buy stuff!

[@AlexShiro]

Look at that beautiful soul coming out to shine in David! What a treasure he is and what amazing work he has done!

[@redravenous1604]

I would donate what I could to museums that wanted the bottles. Or start your own museum.

[@flyingdumpling5204]

Bottle museum sounds interesting

[@judylloyd7901]

That was my first thought. If he donated them to a museum he could still go and look at them sometimes.

[@serenadavis8289]

the problem is, there are soooo many. it needs to he a stand alone museum, he would have to open one. but the cost in the set up would be crazy.

[@venus_as_a_boi2278]

David seems like such a sweet person. ❤️ And I bet he has great taste in music :) He didn't deserve to lose his mother so young 💞

[@judylloyd7901]

No child "deserves" to lose their mother.

[@donnadurant4000]

What happened to the Greek music when Stelios appears on the scene.

[@eye1726]

That's hilarious

[@WindQueen12]

Yeah I miss those bazoukis!

[@AwesomesandsmusicAwesomesandsm]

Probably not pc

[@lachatnoir1127]

Some greek millennial probably complained

[@grittykitty8005]

lol

[@glenlilley4757]

David what a lovely chap and amazing collection of vinyl!

[@KhairulAnwar-mp8lo]

Very happy for David. Awesome work. Wholesome!

[@AmyK007]

I’m a minimalist but I feel so much for this man. I don’t think people really understand that this is an illness not a habit.

[@LisaMaryification]

How many children have been basically stolen from their parents because our society doesn't understand the illness of hoarding or how to treat it? How many families have been split up? I shudder to think.

[@Tammissa]

I find this very sad. I hope they all figure things out.

[@rorystfu]

David could have a rocking vintage books and music shoppe if he weren't attached to his stuff. He is just a couple of hair breadths over the line between collector and hoarder and seems like a genuinely nice dude, I hope he manages to conquer his ailment. ❤

[@JoshP037]

"Largest milk bottle hoarder," like this is a common thing in Britain. Is it?

[@sharonpolome3033]

Truly miraculous! Absolutely the best transformation I've ever seen! Hope David can keep it this beautiful!

[@janetcaulfield2378]

So happy for these people!! They all deserve peace!

[@endeavouringit]

I'm so happy for Dave, so happy !!

[@elizabethmcrae9344]

Was the rest of David's hoard in the rest of his house? I am happy that David was able to clear out one room. Best wishes for him to be able to clear out the rest of his items.

[@yz4043]

David deserves a great love!

[@Renata_TC]

I love music! I could totally be David 😀 - as long as I could use all of those records... & he picked Pink Floyd! With all these records he could be therapist himself, just in more aesthetical environment...

[@Renata_TC]

@illawarrior hill True and it comes with much better quality as well but there is still some magic in these old things. Sth like riding a horse and driving modern car. Both joys are great 🙂

[@antoikirs6277]

These people die in these homes and no one will ever know or unable to find them

[@petmomful2260]

Even if you have your mom and dad as a child, you can still be without love and hugs. My mom and dad were awful. I am not a hoarder, but I have a lot of scars. Good choice of albums, Pink Floyd!

[@dganet]

Great episode 👍

[@jennifermutuku6133]

This man David always finds a way to connect with them I can only say he has a calling.

[@jylromain6439]

He's got some awesome music there. I hope he continues to be able to enjoy it.

[@DarlingBo-bannie]

I feel happy for David and his music room!

[@roguenrawwellness7682]

His language is very telling, David. He feels safe, cocooned, comforted. He sleeps like he is in a tomb. I think Stelio hit the nail on the head. It’s like he is entombing himself to be closer to his mother. He is comforted by isolation and these illusions towards the grave. He loses relations in favor of the hoard. Like a son breaks it off if his mother doesn’t like you. It’s very interesting.

[@leashy1204]

Keep it Simple. Example: I have 5 book shelves. The only books I keep are ones that fit into these shelves. I only keep books by my favorite authors. I limit the number of authors I collect to 3. The other books are one-offs. I keep open areas for bookends and collectibles or knick knacks. If I buy a new book I must have space for that book on the shelf or I have to get rid of a book in order for the new book to remain. I donate my old books to the library or other organizations so that other people can enjoy them, too. I see it as a gift to others to donate my well loved and no longer needed book. If I have a need for sentiments I can take a picture of that item so I have it to look back on. I can also make notes aboit a book that I have read, why I liked it, what inspired me, etc. These things help me to love my things and not become a hoarder like my mom was. I love books. I love stuff. All kinds of stuff!! I could collect a million things but I choose not to so that I can enjoy what I currently have and just live day to day life without having too much to overwhelm me. I always seem to have things to donate and that's okay. New comes in and old stuff goes out. It's the way of life. And we have to accept that. Also, by not collecting all the things you can enjoy other people's homes and their collections. The internet is now a great resource for learning and reading everything!! Books on Kindle can keep you from creating a hoard or being bombarded by a hoard. You just have to make the decision to say I can let go. I can let go because I'm not going to be here forever and as my time is limited I should enjoy all that I have while I'm here. The rest of what I don't use can go to someone who can use it. I would like my items to remain in good condition until it is passed along to someone else. So I have to be able to keep my things and my spaces clean and maintained. I will not neglect my family, my responsibilities, my own life for the sake of my stuff. I can let go because I refuse to have so many things that overwhelm my family after I pass away. I can let go because when I look at my things they make me happy. I can let go because I want my family and friends to look at my things and it brings them happiness peace and fond memories. And if it does none of these things.... It has to leave. And I say good bye. 👋 I make sure the item leaves my home within 3 days. If you set a time limit you will find it helps you to stay on task and focused. And most importantly....If you need help ASK SOMEONE. 💜🙏💖

[@lococholo2857]

Great episodes!!! Cheeers

[@euphoria6667]

My FAV SHOW Only Human is posting!

[@lairofbooks4484]

I love collecting things, Pokémon cards and books mostly, and while I have many many more of both than most people, I’d never let it get so bad that I couldn’t see and interact with every inch of my collection, looking at them is the best part, pointless if I can’t see them or walk around in my space

[@asmasirine9058]

Somebody give Dave a hug 🥲

[@stillbee7222]

I think David is so sweet and cute. What a nice human being. As a music lover this would be such a difficult task.

[@jamiepan7650]

Wow! Amazing 🤩!

[@shyfillie3368]

It's weird they only showed 1 room

[@judylloyd7901]

They showed the whole house when they first showed his hoarding. He must have cleared only the living room.

[@ExploringWolf]

Wow, maybe he could have been a retailer in milk bottles.

[@annaana350]

My rule for decluttering is "if i didn't use this item in the past month or more probably i won't need it anytime soon" i tend to keep glass jars for flour, sugat, etc but sometimes they pile up. Having recycling centers around really helps knowing they can be reused.

[@bigb853]

Bless David 💖💖Hope he is still happy today💕💕

[@j.b.4340]

Great collection.

[@donnamartins3646]

I'm so proud of David 👍👏🎉

[@scottscott6794]

It seems like you have more success in how you help hoarders then we do in the United states hats off to you and your teammates.

[@leashy1204]

David, I'm so proud of you!! My hubby & I too have a Music room!!🎶🎵🎼💿💌

[@kathrynmacmillan1361]

There are collectors and there are hoarders……………Paul is a collector who does not have enough space for his collection.

[@judylloyd7901]

He also admitted that he had become a hoarder, buying all kinds of stuff apart from his record collection.

[@hippygypsy777]

This was my favorite. Guess because I love old records too. But I only have a few.

[@dortherahbkgravesen3818]

David Is So Sweet..!!!

[@DarlingBo-bannie]

Oh David, what a nice place you have! ❤️

[@laurafulop2486]

Excellent part.

[@Janneli2024]

David your a legend 👍🏻

[@judylloyd7901]

You're*

[@jc7636]

Well done David, your a beautiful person.

[@judylloyd7901]

You're *

[@jc7636]

@@judylloyd7901 thanks,

[@NatTanYZ]

I wish we got to see more of David’s journey and transformation 😢 I wanted to see how he overcame his anxieties.

[@BDDDDDDDD]

this is inspiring

[@magicclovers8285]

Wow incredible transformation. Now that is a record collection!!

[@elissiclitaru1120]

Stelios is amazing👍💕

[@Rhonaroo]

Wait wait…Yankee here-- is this really Olivia Coleman narrating? I love her