Man’s Failed Suicide Attempt Accidentally Cures OCD, Inspires Debate Decades Later

07/01/2025 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

A gripping 1980s case sparks fresh conversations after a Reddit thread revisits the story of a man whose botched suicide attempt obliterated the brain region linked to his crippling OCD—leaving him symptom-free and thriving academically. The tale has ignited debates about its truth, the ethics of self-treatment, and the boundaries of neuroscience, while users explore its symbolic power as a narrative of resilience and unintended recovery.

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