Persistent Feeling of Emptiness
A chronic, pervasive inner sense of hollowness or inner void — a feeling that nothing is inside and nothing fills it — strongly associated with BPD and severe depression.
Quick answer
Persistent feeling of emptiness describes a chronic, pervasive inner sense of void, hollowness, or absence of self-substance. ICD-10: F60.3 (EUPD/BPD); ICD-11: 6B41. A defining feature of borderline personality disorder and also present in severe depression, dissociation, and existential crisis.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Individuals often report feeling hollow or as if something crucial is missing in their lives.
What is Persistent Feeling of Emptiness?
A chronic, pervasive inner sense of hollowness or inner void — a feeling that nothing is inside and nothing fills it — strongly associated with BPD and severe depression.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Persistent Feeling of Emptiness, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Cognitive patterns, emotional processing, and stress response.
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What You Can Do Now
Self-directed strategies that may support Persistent Feeling of Emptiness alongside professional care.
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