Oppenheimer’s Mental Health: How he Was Diagnosed With Schizophrenia, Tried to Kill 2 People
Oppenheimer’s Mental Health: Oppenheimer is set to be released as a film about the life of the father of the atomic bomb. The movie is set to compete with the film Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. While both films have their own fan base, Oppenheimer has generated interest due to its portrayal of the horrific events of World War 2. This is the first film to focus on the inventor who led to global destruction. Directed by Christopher Nolan, known for his unique filmmaking style, the movie has added to the excitement. However, there are other aspects of Julius Robert Oppenheimer’s life portrayed in this Hollywood biographical war-thriller.
Oppenheimer’s Rift with His Professor at Cambridge University: Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist and director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War 2, was a child prodigy and one of the pioneers in the study of black holes. He also had sudden bursts of violent emotions. During his time studying for his physics doctorate at the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, England, Oppenheimer had a serious altercation with his professor, Patrick Maynard Stuart Blackett. Blackett, an experienced physicist, pushed Oppenheimer into laboratory work. In response to his underperformance, Oppenheimer allegedly placed a poisoned apple on Blackett’s desk in an act of revenge.
Oppenheimer’s Struggle with Mental Health: Oppenheimer also faced challenges with his mental health. He expressed suicidal thoughts while in college, according to reports. Notably, his dark character was attributed to a diagnosis of dementia praecox, which is now known as schizophrenia. People close to Oppenheimer described him as both generous and arrogant, in poor health with two attempted murders, sexually confused, and loved by women with unique intelligence and strong personalities. Dementia praecox, also known as premature dementia, is a term that was once used to describe schizophrenia, a condition that affects approximately 1 in every 222 people. The psychiatrist who treated Oppenheimer considered him a “hopeless case,” a phrase that most modern psychiatrists would not use when speaking to a patient.
Oppenheimer also features notable actors such as Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, and Matt Damon. For the latest updates on Oppenheimer, stay tuned to India.com. Don’t miss out on the latest updates – subscribe to our newsletter today!