The ex-bf who stalked me had (has) bi-polar disorder and was in a way-out-of-control manic phase for several months. He attempted to do worse to others and was court ordered to a psych hospital for close to 2 years. He was also court ordered to stay away from me and I have refused all contact from him since way back when (not that there's been any attempts by him for years).
Although he had some other issues to deal with, I don't think he would of done what he did if he wasn't in a highly manic phase with no meds. When I first met him (and before he was diagnosed with bipolar) initially he seemed to be a pretty decent guy from a good family. When I picked up on something I couldn't put my finger on (possessiveness/overly attentive??) and I made my move to leave, is when his mental health issues kicked in full force and the proverbial s**t hit the fan.
Anyway, as bizarre as the astronaut's story seems (ok, IS).... we don't know the full story. Obviously she's not playing with a full deck right now, and clearly has to have something else going on.
It is fascinating though, isn't it?? I feel for the kids.
Of course sympathy for her kids, but I'm thinking maybe we should wait to hear what her home life as like with said husband before we have too much sympathy one way or another.
I asked because of the recent news report about the female astronaut that stalked another woman that she thought was a
The ex-bf who stalked me had (has) bi-polar disorder and was in a way-out-of-control manic phase for several months. He attempted to do worse to others and was court ordered to a psych hospital for close to 2 years. He was also court ordered to stay away from me and I have refused all contact from him since way back when (not that there's been any attempts by him for years).
Although he had some other issues to deal with, I don't think he would of done what he did if he wasn't in a highly manic phase with no meds. When I first met him (and before he was diagnosed with bipolar) initially he seemed to be a pretty decent guy from a good family. When I picked up on something I couldn't put my finger on (possessiveness/overly attentive??) and I made my move to leave, is when his mental health issues kicked in full force and the proverbial s**t hit the fan.
Anyway, as bizarre as the astronaut's story seems (ok, IS).... we don't know the full story. Obviously she's not playing with a full deck right now, and clearly has to have something else going on.
It is fascinating though, isn't it?? I feel for the kids.
Of course sympathy for her kids, but I'm thinking maybe we should wait to hear what her home life as like with said husband before we have too much sympathy one way or another.
Oefelein, regarding his relationship with Nowak