Indiana Man Who Cut Off Penis Doesn't Remember, Has Mental Health Issues

An Indiana man, Christopher Peden, has become the center of a scandalous story after allegedly cutting off his penis with a kitchen knife and setting a garage on fire. According to TMZ, the man claims he doesn't remember the moment of self-mutilation, and his family attributes the incident to a psychotic episode.

A family member told the outlet that Peden has suffered from mental health issues for years and has been in and out of mental health facilities. After the incident, he was placed back in one, but it wasn't part of his release conditions — he was bailed out on a felony arson charge and then admitted to a facility.

The relative says Peden is currently "coming to terms with what happened," but it's hard because he doesn't remember doing it. They describe his state as a "psychotic-like episode" during which he decided to cut off his penis and torch it. They also note that Peden has been on depression medication in the past, but it's unclear if he stopped taking it before the episode.

Family members are concerned that the media attention is making things difficult for Peden and could potentially make him suicidal. They admit that the situation has been hard on the whole family, and they want to get him the help he needs, but no one is trained to handle such matters.

As previously reported, Peden was arrested after cutting off his penis with a kitchen knife and starting a garage fire. It's unclear if he underwent surgery to reattach the organ, but it may have been too charred for reattachment.

This story raises important questions about mental health and the need for timely assistance for those suffering from psychiatric disorders. Experts note that such cases require special attention and support from loved ones and medical professionals.