Anomalous Self-Experiences: Markers of Schizophrenia Vulnerability or Symptoms of Depersonalization Disorder? A Phenomenological Investigation of Two Cases

Conclusions: The similarities and differences in ASEs, symptomatology and developmental pathways of the two cases might be accounted for by an updated model of self-disorders. The model proposes that schizophrenia manifests as a result of a combination of early “primary”-onset ASEs, reflecting dis­turbances in early neurodevelopment, and later occurring, “secondary” ASEs of a more defensive-protective character. In line with this, the DPD case may be characterized only by secondary ASEs and thus better protected against psychotic decompensation th an the SPD case, tentatively affected by a combination of primary and secondary ASEs.Psychopathology
Source: Psychopathology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research