Fighting on all fronts Eric Stehfest: Wife pulls out
While Eric Stehfest is preparing for a boxing match, he is struggling privately with the consequences of his schizophrenia, which is also putting a strain on his marriage.
30.10.2024, 12:14
30.10.2024, 12:32
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Eric Stehfest, known from the series 'GZS', is facing a challenging time. The 35-year-old actor recently announced that he is undergoing outpatient treatment for paranoid schizophrenia. At the same time, he is preparing for a boxing match against stripper Marvin Manson, which will take place as part of 'Fame Fighting'. But there is also turbulence in his private life: his wife Edith has temporarily distanced herself from him.
Challenges in the marriage
Eric and Edith have been married since 2015 and have two children. Both share a difficult past. While Eric is focusing on his therapy and the upcoming fight, Edith has decided to distance herself. According to Eric, who commented to 'Bild', a move to a small town in Thuringia was the trigger for tensions. The hostile attitude of the neighbors and Eric's mental problems put a heavy strain on the relationship. "We have a lot of stress with our neighbors," explained Stehfest. "Part of the clinical picture is that I have delusions. I'm made up of three Erics." Edith now lives a few kilometers away on a horse farm.
Public revelation
On Instagram, Eric Stehfest spoke openly about his schizophrenia and the impact it has had on his life and his family. "What looks like the cover for a new music album has become a cruel reality for me: Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia," he wrote. "Tragically, you think everyone around you is a potential danger. The fear of being publicly exposed, maybe even arrested, for all the mistakes you've ever made is overwhelming. On top of that, there are constant sequences in your mind's eye. Seeing loved ones die or me dying myself." These burdens also contributed to Edith's decision to move out temporarily.
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