I think society is contributing to a dramatic increase of personality disorders. What do you think?

Question

I have BPD myself, and I see many cases-some undiagnosed, and in a few instances I see "future" cases developing in children..of every personality disorder...do you see a connection with society in general?

Answer 1

First, anybody who knows anything at all about medicine knows that doctors -- of all kinds -- over diagnose. Not only are they quick to lay disorders, diseases, phobias, and syndromes on poor, unsuspecting patients, but if you don't have one that fits one of their list, they'll gladly make one up for you. Since they make it up ("discover it"), they can get published.

Second, it's not society. It's business. They bombard kids with violence, moronic ideas about what reality is, and totally erroneous ideas like, "you're cannot be a failure."

Kids today also have no sense of responsibility. That has been removed by the pseudo-scientists. There's always somebody you can blame. It's society. It's parents. It's the teacher. And if you disagree with them, you're due to get a call from some sociologist from CPS.

Answer 2

It could be.  Just like society could be contributing to the number of serial killers we have today.  

Answer 3

Most definitely.  I am 49 years old.  Unfortunately, when I was a child seems like a totally different world than what I see today.  That's what caused me to quit a 20 year career and go to college for social work.  It's scary...so many young people with so little help!

Answer 4

yes, obviously.

Answer 5

Hang on I need to consult my other personalities for the answer. We will get back to you when we reach an agreement.  

Answer 6

I think society is becoming more educated about the disorders, and this brings out an awareness and ability to identify them, but that doesn't mean they were not present all along.    

Answer 7

No, I don't think there's an increase in mental illness, I think people are less able to live independently, and the increased social interdependence makes mental illness more debilitating and less likely to go unnoticed.