Randy Orton has IED....intermittent explosive disorder. Which means, he has explosive outbursts and is later remorseful. In this case, I don't think he's really remorseful. And to prove my point, threatening two lawsuits and reading a pre-written apology statement.
I know, you might be saying why am I being so judgmental towards the guy since he obviously has a psychiatric condition. Well, I'm speaking from personal experience, folks. You see, seven years ago, I was diagnosed with what I thought was depression after my father suddenly passed away, however, I kept going down that black hole and my symptoms got worse and worse. I was experiencing blackouts, so I don't have a memory of an entire month. It was another year and a half before I got the official diagonosis....bipolar disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. And as a part of my therapy, I do take medication and see a therapist. And as any good therapist will tell you, you are in control of your own life, not your illness. You are responsible for some of what you do. Yes, some outbursts maybe beyond your control, but you can negate the circumstances.
Randy Orton is in a business where he has to 'lose his cool' in order to compete. So by saying that it wasn't his fault was pretty much a load of who shot John. He's still responsible for his actions and should admit to so instead of threatening this year's WrestleMania. I know it's all a part of the storyline, but I felt I had to say something since the writers wanted to play up Randy's mental condition. I happen to take anything in reference to a person's mental state very personally since I suffer from a mental condition.
Please people, be respectful in your comments. I thank you.
I agree totally, I was diagnosed with severe depression and was even put into hospital on suicide watch nearly ten years ago.
taffAs much as i appreciate the WWE trying to tackle such a subject and I also understand the whole business side of it they need to be so careful how they portray it.
I think they could have chosen a better superstar to be involved in it so people with mental illnesses and people who have little knowledge of it don't think it always makes you psycho.
If the WWE decides to continue this storyline they should talk to experts in the field and sufferers from mental illness to ensure they treat it with the respect and sensitivity it demands.
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