Storing too many digital items on your devices could be a sign of a disorder, experts say

(CNN) – Picture this – thousands of screenshots, unopened texts and emails, and a looming notification that your phone’s storage is almost full. For many, such is the new reality in the digital age.But if your device is filled with too much digital clutter, it could be affecting your mental health and productivity, experts said.“It’s something that triggers a lot of stress and anxiety, the collection of emails, pictures, open tabs – an overwhelming number of digital items that trigger overload,” said Dr. Susan Albers, a clinical psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.“What’s interesting about it is that this isn’t the type of problem that our ancestors have had to face, but when we fast-forward to today, our daily life is really plagued with a lot of digital clutter,” she added.Everyone with a digital device will likely face such clutter at some point. But sometimes, the common behavior can tip over into a disorder that more researchers are trying to understand: digital hoarding.Worried you might have saved too much on your devices? Here’s how to ease up on digital clutter and know when you might be displaying signs of a disorder, according to experts.Digital clutter vs. digital hoardingIf you...