09.02.2026 16:30
After experiencing severe depression following the earthquake, Barış Özbay started publishing. Those who saw the young man, who is beginning to return to life with the initiatives of state institutions, couldn't help but say, "He has undergone a mutation, not an evolution."
50-year-old Semra Özbay and her 23-year-old son Barış Özbay, who lost their home and loved ones in the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes, are trying to hold on to life in Defne. After the earthquake, Barış, who became withdrawn and dropped out of university to spend all his time on his phone and computer, did not leave the house for about 3 years.
HIS LIFE STARTED TO RETURN TO NORMAL
With the initiatives of state institutions, Barış's life, which started to return to life, began to normalize. Those who saw Barış's latest state, who started to publish on social media, were greatly astonished.
"HE HAS NOT EVOLVED BUT UNDERGONE A MUTATION"
Those who saw the young man, who appeared to have gathered himself, couldn't help but say, "He has not evolved but undergone a mutation."
Here is the latest state of the young man that Turkey is talking about;
HE DID NOT HAVE A SERIOUS HEALTH ISSUE
On the other hand, it was stated that Barış's blood tests did not show any serious health issues, but a vitamin deficiency due to irregular nutrition was detected.
THE SOLE REASON FOR HIS CONDITION...
According to experts, the root of Barış's situation lies in social media and digital game addiction. It is noted that the disconnection from real life triggered a mental breakdown.