Alec Baldwin has been urged to seek professional help, with experts fearing the star could be suffering from divorce psychosis — an extreme form of emotional instability sparked by the end of a long-term relationship.
Bronwyn Marquardt, author of Happily Ever Parted (Surviving Separation and Divorce), says Alec is showing tell-tale signs of the disorder, which can wreak havoc on sufferers and their families.
“Out-of-control behaviour after a divorce is usually a serious cry for help,” says Bronwyn. “Sometimes people have no idea how to take control of their emotions, and they really need someone to step in and give them support and advice.
“Any break-up can cause people to act out of character for a while, but divorce psychosis can result in long-term physical and psychological abuse or, in the worst-case scenario, even death,” Bronwyn warns.
“It’s particularly sad when children are involved, and adults take their anger at their former partners out on the children — just as Alec did with Ireland.“
Instead of blaming others for his behaviour, Bronwyn says Alec needs to face up to his own actions and take responsibility.
“Yes, he says sorry, but he’s still getting a dig at Ireland’s mother, Kim Basinger, for his poor choice of words, blaming her for leaking the phone message,” she says.
“Someone in the Baldwin family should step in now to help Alec come to terms with his feelings. Counselling would also be advisable for his daughter and for Kim — because if Alec is suffering, there is no doubt Kim would be too.”
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Happily Ever Parted (Surviving Separation and Divorce) by Bronwyn Marquardt, New Holland Australia, rrp $19.95.
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