Is Joaquin Phoenix Mentally Ill?
We all know Joaquin Phoenix has been acting rather strangely lately. And I, for one, have wondered what the heck is wrong with him. Can he really be trying to just be himself, as he claimed earlier this month? Or is there something else going on? One psychiatrist says that Phoenix could definitely be mentally ill.
Admitting that he does not treat the Walk The Line star, Dr. Paul Dobranksy says:
Phoenix has displayed “socially inappropriate behavior” during his recent bizarre public appearances…There is something wrong… And it’s beyond drug use.”
Dr. Dobransky so firmly believes that Phoenix could be truly sick that he was “offended” at Ben Stiller’s parody of the actor at the Oscars.
“It struck me as potentially beating down on the mentally ill. The jury is not exactly in on what is happening. “Whatever it is, it’s not funnywhether it’s drug abuse, mental illness coming on or the clumsiest attempt ever at a career change.”
However, Phoenix’s publicist, Susan Patricola, says it’s hogwash.
“How absolutely inappropriate for a doctor who has no personal interaction or relationship with someone to diagnose them…Hope they spelled his name right! Another 15-minute expert is born! Astonishingly inappropriate!”
I agree, actually. Yeah, he’s acting weird, but to even attempt a diagnosis when you’ve never even met the person is a pretty sketchy. However, I do think that he’s got to be a little nuts to think that he’s going to successfully start a career as a rapper.
What do you think? Is Joaquin crazy, or just publicity-hungry?
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