Pete Wentz Talks About Paranoia

The Fall Out Boy bassist suffers from bipolar disorder, and his paranoia leads him to believe that he may be assassinated.

The star, who married singer Ashlee Simpson last May, told the Mail On Sunday that he continues to have an obsession with death. "I used to think that some day I’d end up murdering a close friend or relative," revealed Wentz. "Now it’s reversed and I’m convinced it’s going to happen to me. That’s the way I’m going out, I’m completely sure of it. So I refuse to answer the front door – it greatly minimises that risk."

Despite his fears, the musician added that marriage and fatherhood have been stabling influences on his life. "With marriage and fatherhood, I’ve finally found two fixed points in my life. They’ve taught me patience. They’ve also taught me that I don’t need to feel guilty about being happy. My emotional seasons are less extreme."