Chase developed hypochondria as he matured. He often complained that his heart would occasionally “stop beating”, or that “someone had stolen his pulmonary artery”.[1] He would hold oranges on his head, believing the Vitamin C would be absorbed by his brain via diffusion. Chase also believed that his cranial bones had become separated and were moving around, so he shaved his head in order to watch this activity.
After leaving his mother’s house (believing she was attempting to poison him), Chase rented an apartment with friends. Once he moved in, he immediately boarded up his bedroom door and created an “escape hatch” through his closet wall so “no one can sneak up on me”.[cite this quote] Chase’s roommates complained that he was constantly intoxicated on alcohol, marijuana, and acid. Chase would also walk around the apartment nude, even in front of company. Chase’s roommates demanded that he move out. When he refused, the roommates moved out instead.