A Dutch man who went viral on 29th October morning as he was seen spitting on a police officer has been deported. During his deportation process, he pleads for mercies, saying that he has psychosis. He asks Kenyans for help to intervene on his behalf because he wants to stay around and invest here.
The Viral Video
In a video that went viral on social media, the Dutch man was arrested and taken to Diani police station in Kenya. In the video, he is heard saying, “will you shut the fuck up!” among other insults. He screams to a police officer as the rest of officers stand and stare him. In the end of the video, the man clears his nose off the police and wipes his mucus with the police clothes. This nasty action lead to online uproar.
The Deportation
Few hours after the video went viral, the Dutch man has been rearrested. He was recorded while pleading for mercies during deportation. In the video, he claims to have psychosis and that Kenyans need to intervine so that he is not sent back to Dutch. He adds that he want to remain in Kenya and invest. He apologizes for his actions. But how genuine is his apology? Does people with psychosis know what they are doing?
Psychosis Analysis
a person with psychosis can do things and later regret them, especially once their mind clears and they regain awareness of reality. Psychosis is a mental state where a person temporarily loses touch with what is real. During an episode, they might see, hear, or believe things that are not true. This can strongly influence their emotions and actions, leading them to behave in ways that are out of character. However, when treatment starts working and they recover clarity, many realize what happened and often feel deep regret for their actions or words during that time.
When someone is in psychosis, their judgment and reasoning are severely affected. The brain processes information incorrectly, meaning they might misinterpret ordinary events as threatening or meaningful in strange ways. For example, a person may believe a loved one is plotting against them or that they are chosen for a special mission. Acting under these false beliefs, they might lash out, destroy property, run away, or make risky decisions. At that moment, they truly believe they are doing the right thing or protecting themselves — not realizing their thinking is under illness influence.
Once the psychotic episode ends, the person often remembers parts of what happened, though the memories may be blurred or confusing. As they begin to understand that their beliefs or hallucinations weren’t real, they may feel ashamed, guilty, or heartbroken about what they did. For example, someone who shouted at family members or quit a job during psychosis might later apologize, saying they didn’t know what they were doing. This sense of regret shows that their moral awareness and conscience remain intact, even though the illness temporarily overpowered them.
What Then
It’s important to understand that psychosis impairs control, not personality. The actions done during an episode usually don’t reflect who the person truly is. They are symptoms of a brain disorder that distorts reality and decision-making. This is why mental health experts treat such behavior with compassion rather than blame. Recovery involves not just medication and therapy, but also emotional healing — helping the person process their regrets, rebuild relationships, and forgive themselves.
Family and friends play a big role during this stage. Instead of judgment, offering understanding and support helps reduce feelings of shame and encourages continued treatment. Open communication, reassurance, and psychoeducation (learning about the illness) can prevent relapse and strengthen trust. Most people who receive timely help for psychosis recover well and can live fulfilling lives.
In short, a person with psychosis can act in ways they later regret. This is because during the episode they are driven by false perceptions or beliefs. But regret after recovery is common. It is a powerful reminder that, beneath the illness, the person is still capable of empathy, reflection, and change. With treatment and support, they can regain stability and make peace with what happened.
Final Thoughts
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