Psychoanalytic Psychology Vol. 35, Iss. 2,  (Apr 2018): 270-279. With compulsive hoarding now forming a discrete diagnostic category, there has been a recent increase in its visibility in both the clinical and the cultural milieu. However, understanding of the meaning and possible emotional underpinnings of hoarding lags behind. . To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.