sparkz
@jacy
many ppl are speculating that BJ Penn is suffering from Capgras Syndrome, a rare delusional disorder where someone believes their loved ones have been replaced by an identical imposter. BJ made a name for himself as a multi-division UFC Champ, then threw his hat in the political ring, running for Governor of Hawaii as a republican in 2022. that was a completely different type of delusion. he’s been dropping increasingly disturbing posts about how his mom and other family members (including kids) have been murdered and replaced with imposters. it’s escalating quickly and is clearly unsettling behavior. what’s less clear is what’s causing it … too many hits to the head? excessive drug use? both? he’s been known locally as a hot head who likes to party and ppl are making some heavy accusations as the posts ramp up. it’s really sad to see and i hope he gets the help he needs before someone gets hurt. i’ve seen this story play out before and it doesn’t end well.
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6bazinga🌭
@6bazinga
This is heart breaking to read. I get that the masses are concerned, but put yourself in his shoes for a moment. Can you imagine how scary that must be? Truly believing your family was murdered and replaced by imposter's. 😳 My childhood best friend, my sister from another mister had a mental breakdown a few years back in an almost identical manner. Granted she didn't think her son was replaced by imposter's, rather that people were trying to kill her and her son and that Hells Angel's were coming in to save her because everyone including her sons dad was against them. She lost her job.Her house.Her kid. Went to jail. Spent 6 months in a mental hospital. Long story short, she was finally diagnosed as bipolar 1. But this is only 1 of the many late onset mental illnesses that go unrecognized or misdiagnosed. I hope he gets the help he needs
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Ramsey 🎩🤝
@ramsey
BJ was the GOAT back in the day. Truly a sad thing to see. Hope he gets the help he needs
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Reeeny
@reeeny
Crazy to read. Feel sorry for him and family.
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Koolkheart
@koolkheart.eth
Tragic to watch. We cheer these athletes on in the ring but forget what decades of trauma can do to the brain. Hope someone close to him intervenes before it’s too late
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beatz
@beatz100
I was a BJ fan when he was fighting and have been following this. So very scary. I do hope someone will get through to him and he gets help.
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