Some Aren't Buying Steve Jobs' Hormone Imbalance

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Steve Jobs' announcement today that a hormone imbalance is the root of his health problems doesn't fly, so says Dealbreaker:

Personally, with all due respect to Jobs, I suspect the mock turtleneck is being pulled over our eyes. "Hormone imbalance"? Please. Sorry, not buying it. I don't know how we're being lied to--he may not actually be dying, and in fact "hormone imbalance" sounds very pre-op, voluntary, and the first step toward Stephanie Jobs--but we're not yet convinced this is the full story. As an aside, it's heartening to see the Apple CEO is still feeling himself, as evidence by the last line of the following letter, which strikes the typical Jobsish dismissive tone. Take comfort in that.

Here's the last line of the letter:

So now I've said more than I wanted to say, and all that I am going to say, about this

Zing. Here's the full press release. Of course, Apple fans are praying for a surprise Jobs appearance at the Macworld Expo this week.

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Why aren't more people publicly discussing the possibility that he's knocking on death's door from anorexia? Besides the extraordinary weight loss and fatigue, it can cause or compound organ damage, and is often associated with compulsive behaviors. I've read claims that prior to his most recent leave, he had ceased eating in the Apple cafeteria. Eating alone, eschewing food groups and being generally preoccupied with diet are other warning signs.

Karen Carpenter demanded perfection from everyone around her as well, and greater success simply compounded the disorder. And it wouldn't be the first time that a gifted 'titan of industry' under incredible pressure succumbed to a mental disorder (e.g., Howard Hughes). Even if he'd never admit it publicly, I would pray Mr. Jobs' is getting the proper help he needs...to overcome whatever it is.

Brad E. of TX 11:42PM April 12, 2011

years of age, he's a bit young for serious health problems.

da da da 4:47AM February 23, 2009

Some of the veg websites indicate Steve isn't even a vegan, but in fact eats fish.

Mike H 6:14PM January 19, 2009

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