Another good reminder that we need to talk more about mental illness, and the fact that it is non-discriminatory, can manifest in all different types of ways and at different times, and that we are a long way from acceptance and understanding.
I hope that Aaron Lennon is alright, and that whatever he is going through makes him stronger and more resilient.
People should talk more about feelings etc. It isn't unmanly to do so, I laugh most things off but a recent call out on top of personal stuff really screwed me up for a few days. Next drill night I chose to talk about it to the watch and it helped a great deal.
Professionals can be great, but never doubt those you trust who can relate to what has effected you.
Mental illness is something that is still massively stigmatised, especially in men, and it's great to see an overwhelmingly positive/sympathetic response here and elsewhere.
Apparently bi-polar is quite common among professional footballers because one minute they're a god and the next they're shit. The highs of adulation and the lows of abuse from opposition fans and sometimes your own fans must be hard to take.
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Hopefully getting the support needed and gets well soon.
Same thing happened with Kanye West earlier this year.
I hope that Aaron Lennon is alright, and that whatever he is going through makes him stronger and more resilient.
Professionals can be great, but never doubt those you trust who can relate to what has effected you.
Get well soon Aaron.
Mental illness is something that is still massively stigmatised, especially in men, and it's great to see an overwhelmingly positive/sympathetic response here and elsewhere.
Good luck to him. Hope he gets back to the top of his game.
The issue is should the player do that or the club seek help for him?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40480040