Hoarding behavior in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders has been acknowledged for over a century, yet comprehensive research on its motivations has been limited. Schou et al. (2020) sought to investigate the meanings and psychopathological factors surrounding hoarding in this group. The study highlighted how hoarding often starts before any prominent schizophrenia symptoms, driven by a fragmented identity. Additionally, many patients expressed strong feelings of ambivalence and difficulty in letting go of possessions, indicating deeper psychological challenges associated with this behavior, despite the scarcity of data on its prevalence within the schizophrenia population.
Hoarding behavior often begins early in life, sometimes before the onset of schizophrenia-related symptoms.
Hoarding in schizophrenia is motivated by a diminished sense of self and transitivistic experiences.
Afflicted individuals experience significant ambivalence and rumination when attempting to discard items.
Despite this longstanding recognition, there has been a paucity of research exploring the motivations and underlying psychopathology associated with hoarding in this population.
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