Paul Heyman knows he needs therapy, but don’t expect him to rush into a therapist’s office anytime soon. The WWE veteran says his personal issues are a big reason he’s successful, and he has absolutely no interest in changing the things that made him who he is.
While speaking with Graham Bensinger, Heyman was asked whether he’d ever dealt with his personal issues in therapy. His answer was no, and he immediately questioned why he’d even bother when those same issues have helped him build his career.
“Being as f*cked up as I am has made me who I am. It’s made me successful. I embrace my flaws.”
Heyman then admitted that he probably has childhood trauma and could benefit from therapy. But he wasn’t treating any of that like some major revelation. He rattled off his personal issues like he was reading a grocery list.
“Do I need therapy? Sure I do. Do I have childhood trauma? I’m sure I do.”
And that was just the beginning. Heyman went on to describe himself as having ADHD, being addicted to the dopamine effect, and displaying overcompensatory behavior. He made those claims about himself without hesitation.
“Do I exhibit every single symptom of overcompensatory behavior? Sure I do. Am I ADHD? Of course I am. Am I addicted to the dopamine effect? Of course I am.”
“And you want to know what? I’m fine with it cuz it makes me me.”
Heyman also pointed to his upbringing, explaining that he was raised around people whose lives had been affected by the Holocaust and the Great Depression. He believes those experiences played a role in shaping his family and his own personality.
The bottom line is that Heyman isn’t denying he’s got problems. He’s admitting they exist and arguing that they’ve helped him get where he is today. After decades of success in professional wrestling, he doesn’t see much reason to start changing now. Heyman might believe therapy could help him, but he’s not exactly desperate to become a different person. As far as he’s concerned, the Wise Man wouldn’t be the Wise Man without all those flaws that came with him.
Do you think Paul Heyman is right that his personal issues helped make him successful, or is he making excuses for not seeking therapy? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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