WhenMatt Paxton quitHoardersback in 2017,after a decade on the show, hearts all over the world broke.

“I’m all in on positive content; I just believe that’s the future.

I’m not doing anything if it’s not positive,” he explained.

Hoarders star Matt Paxton poses at an event

Given some of the horrifying encounters he had onHoarderspast, it’s surprising Paxton wanted to return at all.

One, in particular, surely haunts his nightmares.

As Paxton toldCleveland,the property in question belonged to a “sweet lady.”

Hoarders star Matt Paxton being interviewed

It was easily one of the most disturbing discoveries on the show.

“You want bad?”

“That’s bad.”

Paxton noted thatHoardersassisted with the condition officially being categorized as a mental disorder.

You actually get to address what caused it, what trauma, what tragedy."