I think the biggest problem we have with this whole entire case is lack of psychological documentation.
We know Eric was on Zoloft and claimed the medication was not working. Causing suicidal and homicidal thoughts. Luvox is an Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI), which is usually prescribed to those to treat OCD. It’s an anti-depressant overall. Serotonin is a chemical released in the brain that can affect mood and behavior. SSRIs work by enhancing the brain's ability to use serotonin.
It is widely known that SSRI’s in high therapeutical dosages, can cause more psychological issues, issues it’s supposed to treat. (I myself was a victim to shitty side effects of SSRI’s. Finding out they do more worse than good for me.)
It does not shock me that Eric was then prescribed Luvox, another SSRI. Many psychiatrists do end up swapping meds, upping/lowering doses, when one causes issues.
During the time of Eric’s autopsy, 390mg of Luvox was found in his toxicology report. The highest prescribed dosage one can be taking of Luvox safely.
The human brain does not fully develop until the age of 25. Studies show that patients <24 on SSRI’s are known to have an increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. Though from research, we know that Eric truly didn’t want to die per say. Thoughts do not equal action. I have personal belief that Eric needed a more thorough psychological evaluation. Not in the case of a inpatient care, but one on one examination.
Eric wasn’t a psychopath. He just a teenage boy who suffered from mental illness. This is not me sitting here playing as if he was a victim, yes and no, but he was a kid. Think of Ted Bundy. The one person who was officially evaluated and dubbed “The Father of Psychopathy.” (In recent years, Bundy had been dubbed a sociopath instead due to his ability to form relationships with others, having exhibited empathy, which psychopaths are not capable of)
Sociopaths are created by their environmental upbringing. Hence “Socio” as in “Sociology.”
“in the DSM 5 Guidebook: The Essential compassion to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, sociopaths are defined as having a tendency of doing harmful actions towards others.”
Sociopaths feel regret and remorse. But don’t think before acting out.
In brain scans of psychopaths, the area of the brain that feels empathy does not light up. They cannot form bonds with others.
Eric had once stated on April 11th, 1999 in REB’s Tape, “I wish I was a fucking sociopath so I didn’t have any remorse, but I do. This is going to tear them apart.” Followed by “To all you coolios out there still alive, sorry I hurt you or your friends.”
This is not the behavior of someone who is a psychopath. If anything, Eric was exhibiting sociopathic tendencies created by the environment he was subjected to on top of his existing conditions.
Dave Cullen has actively destroyed the narrative of Eric and Dylan. Eric being a psychopath and Dylan being a string along oh so depressed bitch to Eric. Randy Brown is not helping the narrative by claiming the same story but in his own view. Cullen didn’t know Eric and Dylan personally. Randy only knowing a childhood version of Dylan. Each of them are not reputable sources, Randy only on some accounts. Their own views and opinions get in the way of the factual natures of the case, tarnishing the minds of the individuals trying to learn about it.
Randy is too attached to the idea that Dylan was murdered, when his suicidal history lays out in front of him. And the idea Eric is “Evil” is garbage. Yes, he and Dylan killed people. Once again, they were humans suffering prior to the attack. There is reason behind the attack. They became “evil” or “the monster next door.”
Whenever I discuss the case, I will always say “in my opinion” before I end up talking about my speculations. Speculations and opinions do not correlate to facts, unless proven true.
We need to actively straighten out the facts from the opinions. We cannot allow this case to continuously become multiple conspiracy theories. It’s just hurting those affected by it more and more if it continues… and it’s not just the killers conspiracies, it also involves the victims conspiracies and clawing for public sympathy with false story lines.
The facts are stated right here- I don’t think they stuttered- 👏🏻