Description
In every era, there exists some popular diagnosis. Undoubtedly, this relates to what is important in society. According to the author, what is the psychiatric disorder of our time? Borderline personality disorder. Dirk de Wachter reflects on each diagnostic criterion of this illness, considering how characteristic it is not only for people with this disorder but also for typical individuals in our society. To what extent are we characterized by unstable relationships? Disturbed identity? Impulsivity? Loss of meaning and emptiness? How does today's pursuit of freedom, pleasure, and success relate to this diagnosis? In the end, the author offers hope: Can art, the search for meaning, bonds with others, and everyday small acts of kindness save us? The book has become a phenomenon in Belgium and the Netherlands and has been reprinted multiple times as a bestseller.
Information
Author: de Wachter Dirk
Publication date: October 19, 2023
Manufacturer: PORTÁL, s.r.o.
Genres: Psychology, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 303
ISBN/EAN: 9788026220954