Ep 214. My Son Thinks He's Engaged to Rihanna, Walks Around Town Naked and Believes He's Worth $700 Billion
- November 8, 2017
In Dr. Phil Show season 15 episode 214, titled "My Son Thinks He's Engaged to Rihanna, Walks Around Town Naked and Believes He's Worth $700 Billion," viewers are introduced to a mother who is deeply concerned about her son's bizarre behavior and delusional beliefs.
The episode opens with the mother recounting how her son, who is in his late twenties, has been exhibiting increasingly erratic behavior, including walking around the town naked, insisting that he is engaged to Rihanna, and claiming that he is worth $700 billion. The mother reveals that her son has a history of mental health issues, including a bipolar disorder diagnosis, but his behavior has become much more severe in recent months.
Dr. Phil speaks with the mother and learns more about her son's history of mental health issues, as well as his current living situation and employment status. The mother reveals that she has tried to get her son to seek help for his delusions and erratic behavior, but he has refused, believing that he is perfectly fine.
Dr. Phil then speaks with the son, who is clearly struggling to differentiate between reality and his delusions. He insists that he is engaged to Rihanna and that they have been communicating through social media, but Dr. Phil quickly points out that such a claim is highly unlikely and asks the son to provide any evidence to support his belief.
The son struggles to provide any concrete evidence and eventually admits that he may have been mistaken about his engagement to Rihanna. However, he still maintains that he is worth $700 billion and insists that he will become richer than Jeff Bezos.
Dr. Phil delves deeper into the son's beliefs about his wealth and success, and it becomes clear that these delusions stem from a deep-seated desire to prove himself to his family and society. The son reveals that he has always felt like a failure and believes that his wealth and fame will be the only things that can truly validate him.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Phil works to help the son understand the realities of his situation and encourages him to seek professional help for his mental health issues. The mother also receives support and guidance from Dr. Phil on how to best support her son and ensure that he gets the help he needs.
Overall, "My Son Thinks He's Engaged to Rihanna, Walks Around Town Naked and Believes He's Worth $700 Billion" offers a heartbreaking look at the impact of untreated mental illness and the ways in which delusions and irrational beliefs can take hold of an individual's life. Through Dr. Phil's guidance and support, the son and his family are able to take steps towards healing and recovery.
