This is really Cool. I also think it's great that you include links in the description with resources to help anyone who might be suffering from the disorders. Interesting take. I've never seen lethal weapon, so I can't say whether or not I agree, but I think you did a good job of defining the PTSD and how it fits him as well as ruling out the alcoholism and depression
Interesting. I'm just writing up a case presentation on this character (in grad school for counseling), and I actually ruled out PTSD based on DSM-5 criteria (they differ a bit from the DSM-IV when this video was made). He doesn't meet a number of criteria. No evidence in the movie of flashbacks, avoidance of certain topics or stimuli, dreams/nightmares, elevated startle reactions, hypervigilance, or cognitive distortions. Basically, only I think 4 of 8 criteria categories can be established from the movie when using DSM-5. (By the way, drinking is not a symptom of PTSD just because he doesn't have major depression or substance use disorder) There's certainly some overlap, but the movie doesn't show enough to diagnose PTSD. He does, however, fit all the criteria of prolonged grief disorder....I realize that wasn't in the DSM when this video was made :), but PTSD doesn't fit in any case. The death of his wife is ground zero for his depression and suicidal ideations, which is common with prolonged grief disorder. PTSD does provide an increased risk of developing prolonged grief disorder, which he may have given his combat history and police work, but PTSD symptoms aren't clear enough from the movie. Good catch with the dated envelope! There are inconsistencies with the time of the story. The police psychologist says his wife "just died," but at some point it's stated Riggs is 38, which puts the story in 1987, 3 years after his wife died. But if the envelope is accurate then it's 1986. The world will never know 🙂
diagnose: Dave (the main character) from Kick Ass, Sherlock Holmes, "V" and Evey (2 main characters) from "V from Vendetta", Spiderman, The MASK... Or, really, any and all Jim Carey characters)
What is the difference between being a nice guy with severe violent tendencies even though he never went violent it’s like half of him is very nice and other half shows severe violent tendencies I mean last time he got into a violent confrontation he Punched him acouple times very angry and broke his knuckles made them severely bleed broke his knuckles why they bled he did try to back out any thoughts
@@ScientistHL Do you know what irony is? I have not displayed an outsize ego by saying diagnosing TV characters is ridiculous - so how can it be ironic? "Scientist"?
@@joshitheyoshi2533 "Your hobby is diagnosing characters with mental disorders, specifically ones that are clearly shown to have mental issues? How ridiculous! My hobby, going on RUclips and complaining about such trivial things, is much more better! Your ego is huge!" Get a grip, "Joshi"
@@ScientistHL He's not qualified. It's trash. Anyone can do it. I can do it. But it's trash. He puts on a fake white coat and bow-tie and acts like he's a board-certified psychiatrist or something. Same as you - what the fuck makes you a "scientist"? You don't even understand irony.
This is really Cool. I also think it's great that you include links in the description with resources to help anyone who might be suffering from the disorders.
Interesting take. I've never seen lethal weapon, so I can't say whether or not I agree, but I think you did a good job of defining the PTSD and how it fits him as well as ruling out the alcoholism and depression
dude your videos are simply perfect! make more please lol
Riggs was Phoenix Project in Vietnam. He’s got a lot of bodies. Refer to his sniper story
@psychu I love these reels. What happened to them?
Interesting. I'm just writing up a case presentation on this character (in grad school for counseling), and I actually ruled out PTSD based on DSM-5 criteria (they differ a bit from the DSM-IV when this video was made). He doesn't meet a number of criteria. No evidence in the movie of flashbacks, avoidance of certain topics or stimuli, dreams/nightmares, elevated startle reactions, hypervigilance, or cognitive distortions. Basically, only I think 4 of 8 criteria categories can be established from the movie when using DSM-5. (By the way, drinking is not a symptom of PTSD just because he doesn't have major depression or substance use disorder) There's certainly some overlap, but the movie doesn't show enough to diagnose PTSD. He does, however, fit all the criteria of prolonged grief disorder....I realize that wasn't in the DSM when this video was made :), but PTSD doesn't fit in any case. The death of his wife is ground zero for his depression and suicidal ideations, which is common with prolonged grief disorder. PTSD does provide an increased risk of developing prolonged grief disorder, which he may have given his combat history and police work, but PTSD symptoms aren't clear enough from the movie.
Good catch with the dated envelope! There are inconsistencies with the time of the story. The police psychologist says his wife "just died," but at some point it's stated Riggs is 38, which puts the story in 1987, 3 years after his wife died. But if the envelope is accurate then it's 1986. The world will never know 🙂
Oh, hey...Leonardio DiCaprio in The Departed. This reminded me of that film. Great idea for videos. Hope to see more as time goes on.
diagnose: Dave (the main character) from Kick Ass, Sherlock Holmes, "V" and Evey (2 main characters) from "V from Vendetta", Spiderman, The MASK... Or, really, any and all Jim Carey characters)
I would love to hear about Dave from Kick Ass, but I'd rather hear about Big Daddy and Hit Girl.
What is the difference between being a nice guy with severe violent tendencies even though he never went violent it’s like half of him is very nice and other half shows severe violent
tendencies I mean last time he got into a violent confrontation he Punched him acouple times very angry and broke his knuckles made them severely bleed broke his knuckles why they bled he did try to back out any thoughts
Can you please diagnosis Dr. Lecter? Thanks!
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Lol you should try the tv series, Riggs is way more screwed up
I think it's beyond ridiculous for you to "diagnose" any fictional character with anything. You seem to have an outsized ego.
I think it's beyond ridiculous for you to "diagnose" any fictional character with anything. You seem to have an outsized ego.
Joshi The Yoshi Why? I do this all the time because I am a psych major practicing.
You telling others they have a huge ego is quite ironic.
@@ScientistHL Do you know what irony is? I have not displayed an outsize ego by saying diagnosing TV characters is ridiculous - so how can it be ironic? "Scientist"?
@@joshitheyoshi2533 "Your hobby is diagnosing characters with mental disorders, specifically ones that are clearly shown to have mental issues? How ridiculous! My hobby, going on RUclips and complaining about such trivial things, is much more better! Your ego is huge!" Get a grip, "Joshi"
@@ScientistHL He's not qualified. It's trash. Anyone can do it. I can do it. But it's trash. He puts on a fake white coat and bow-tie and acts like he's a board-certified psychiatrist or something. Same as you - what the fuck makes you a "scientist"? You don't even understand irony.