The Evisceration of the Human in Contemporary Psychology | Psychology Today

This Psychology Today blog post discusses the author's concerns about the contemporary trend in psychology of focusing on identity categories rather than individual personalities. He argues that this approach, while aiming to de-stigmatize mental illness, ultimately reduces individuals to mere labels and overlooks the complexities of individual experiences and internal conflicts. The author draws parallels between this tendency and the symptoms of borderline personality disorder, including identity diffusion, excessive anger, splitting, and psychotic transference. He concludes that this focus on identity categories hinders personal growth and contributes to a sense of helplessness and rage, potentially leading to further psychological distress.