Lukas Gage says the candid tone of his debut book is intentional. In a new interview pegged to the October 14 publication of his memoir, I Wrote This for Attention, the actor describes receiving a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder after entering therapy and frames the book as an attempt to speak plainly about trauma, self-image, and early fame. He also revisits the viral audition tape that first put him on industry radars, arguing that attention has been both a fuel and a problem he is learning to manage.
Publisher materials list Simon & Schuster as releasing the 320-page hardcover and digital editions, with appearances scheduled in New York and London this month. Gage, known for roles on Euphoria and The White Lotus, signals that the memoir was shaped during industry downtime and that he now hopes to convert notoriety into discussion about mental health, sexuality, and recovery.
The book’s disclosures arrive amid a broader push to destigmatize personality disorders. Government data estimate borderline personality disorder affects roughly 1.4% of U.S. adults in a given year; clinicians note it is frequently underdiagnosed and often coexists with mood and substance-use conditions, which can complicate treatment and public understanding. Evidence-based approaches such as dialectical behavior therapy have shown benefit, but advocates say stigma still discourages many from seeking care.
In recent press, Gage acknowledges writing with blunt detail about family strain, sexual shame, and impulsive decisions, while stressing that the stories are his to tell and are offered to make someone else “feel a little less alone.” He credits peers for encouraging candor and hints he may adapt parts of the book for screen if the right opportunity arises. The tour events and ongoing media appearances suggest a rollout calibrated to keep the conversation going after publication day.
