A Real Affliction: BPD, Culture, and Stigma

A Real Affliction: BPD, Culture, and Stigma


“I was fascinated with showing the things behind hysteria that were being erased”: Nina Shope on Asylum

September 15, 2024

What did BPD look like in the 19th century? It looked like hysteria, a phenomenon that puzzled doctors and fascinated the public. In this episode, I interview Nina Shope, author of the award-winning historical novel Asylum, which explores the power dynami