SOUNDS FAMILIAR?

DARTH VADER HAD PROBLEMS

He had problems controlling anger and impulsivity. He suffered from stress-related paranoia and had a pattern of unstable and intense personal relationships. In the end, he turned to the dark side of the force and transformed into the dark lord calling himself Darth Vader.

Anakin Skywalker clearly suffered from borderline personality disorder, say a team of psychiatrist from the University Hospital of Toulouse in France.

Basing their analysis on original Star Wars film scripts, they cite Skywalker's mood swings and his poor interpersonal relationships, self image and behaviour as classic markers for the serious mental illness. However, the researchers qualified that Darth Vader's symptoms are certainly extreme.

While borderline personality disorder can be treated with psychotherapy and medication, the dark lord was never offered professional help.

(above extract taken from Reader's Digest August 07)

hik..hik...hik....I have the Darth Vader Syndrome....go figure!