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Woman Gouges Out Her Own Eyes in Meth-Induced Psychosis
29 Aug
Summary
- 20-year-old Kaylee Muthart blinded herself to "see the light"
- Suffered from bipolar disorder, mental breakdown, and drug abuse
- Overcame addiction, learned braille, and secured a job
In February 2018, just days before she was scheduled to enter rehab, 20-year-old Kaylee Muthart tragically gouged out her own eyes outside a church, believing the act would "save the world and bring her closer to God." Kaylee, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was recovering from a mental breakdown and a devastating breakup, had fallen into drug abuse after initially avoiding hard drugs.
On the fateful day, Kaylee reportedly took a higher-than-normal dose of methamphetamine, leading to a delusional episode in which she believed she had to "sacrifice" something important. Kaylee proceeded to grip and twist her eyeballs until they popped out, with a pastor eventually coming to her aid.
Despite this devastating incident, Kaylee has since managed to overcome her addiction and pursue a path of sobriety and resilience. She has learned braille and various assistive technologies, securing a job as a dishwasher at a Florida eatery. Kaylee remains determined to accomplish significant feats in life, including starting a non-profit to help those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.
