The Story of Barış Özbay, Whose Life Changed After the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes
The life struggle of Barış Özbay, who quit university to turn to the virtual world, and his mother's statements have come to light.
Following the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, the daily life of 25-year-old Barış Özbay—who quit his university education midway to turn entirely to the virtual world—and the process he has experienced with his family have drawn attention.
Quit University and Turned to the Virtual World
After the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, 25-year-old Barış Özbay lost his zest for life and dropped out of the university he was attending. Özbay, who constantly began playing with his computer and mobile phone, became addicted to the virtual world.
Daily Routine and Expectations
Stating that he wants nothing and is happy, Barış Özbay summarized his daily routine as waking up, eating, taking a painkiller at medication time, and spending time on his phone. Özbay stated that when he does not have his phone, he watches the wall or plays with cats in the garden.
Does Not Accept Offers of Help
Stating that people try to help him but no one can help unless he accepts it himself, Özbay said that he thanks those who help through money, but apart from that, he accepts no help whatsoever.
His Mother's Statements and Expectations
Mother Semra Özbay, who lost hope that her son would return to his former self, stated that her son's habit of taking a bath remains the same. Mother Özbay conveyed that her son now wants to stay at home alone and reacts when she wants to confide in him.
Hospital Process and Current Status
Stating that Barış Özbay was hospitalized for a while and found relief for 3 months, mother Semra Özbay expressed that she hoped the situation would change, but in vain. She stated that she now just wants her son to remain as he stays.