Medical Symptoms Indication Of "Stress Meltdown"?
Robert R. Butterworth (Ph.D.), a prominent LA psychologist and an expert in psychological trauma, said that Michael Jackson's current medical symptoms are an indication of "Stress Meltdown".
"Michael Jackson is beginning to manifest overt symptoms of extreme stress as demonstrated by an increase of physical ailments and a susceptibility to illness resulting from his presence at his molestation trial. We are beginning to see a 'psychological meltdown' as the testimony and the reality of the charges begin to penetrate his psyche."
Butterworth added:
"Stress has the power to not only disable one's emotional equilibrium but it can manifest itself as a breakdown of one's physical health. Jackson's back pains and Flu symptoms, both requiring hospitalization, fit the picture of an individual under extreme stress and moving down the path to a possible emotional breakdown."
Butterworth expects that as the trial proceeds it will be increasingly difficult for Michael Jackson to keep his emotional symptoms in check.
"Jackson has lived his entire life in a protective bubble surrounded by sycophants, family and security. He has managed to manipulate most aspects of his life with the ability to isolate unpleasant elements. He has yet to face the reality of a man alone, stripped bare of all his psychological defenses. I do not believe that Jackson has the emotional capacity to endure this process without some form of emotional breakdown."
Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., has assisted radio, TV, and print media since 1984 find answers and provide insight to enhance the understanding of psychological issues on a variety of topics. Dr. Butterworth has conducted extensive surveys focused on social, political and trauma issues. His comments and articles have appeared in most of the major newspapers in the United States and worldwide. He is seen quite often on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and CNN - especially during monumental events such as violence, disasters and youth tragedies and psychological reactions to breaking news and human event stories.
Source: Business Wire
Robert R. Butterworth (Ph.D.), a prominent LA psychologist and an expert in psychological trauma, said that Michael Jackson's current medical symptoms are an indication of "Stress Meltdown".
"Michael Jackson is beginning to manifest overt symptoms of extreme stress as demonstrated by an increase of physical ailments and a susceptibility to illness resulting from his presence at his molestation trial. We are beginning to see a 'psychological meltdown' as the testimony and the reality of the charges begin to penetrate his psyche."
Butterworth added:
"Stress has the power to not only disable one's emotional equilibrium but it can manifest itself as a breakdown of one's physical health. Jackson's back pains and Flu symptoms, both requiring hospitalization, fit the picture of an individual under extreme stress and moving down the path to a possible emotional breakdown."
Butterworth expects that as the trial proceeds it will be increasingly difficult for Michael Jackson to keep his emotional symptoms in check.
"Jackson has lived his entire life in a protective bubble surrounded by sycophants, family and security. He has managed to manipulate most aspects of his life with the ability to isolate unpleasant elements. He has yet to face the reality of a man alone, stripped bare of all his psychological defenses. I do not believe that Jackson has the emotional capacity to endure this process without some form of emotional breakdown."
Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., has assisted radio, TV, and print media since 1984 find answers and provide insight to enhance the understanding of psychological issues on a variety of topics. Dr. Butterworth has conducted extensive surveys focused on social, political and trauma issues. His comments and articles have appeared in most of the major newspapers in the United States and worldwide. He is seen quite often on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and CNN - especially during monumental events such as violence, disasters and youth tragedies and psychological reactions to breaking news and human event stories.
Source: Business Wire
