(S31) PT 5 - Day in the Life of

[Pvtpenne]

Mental health is a very challenging subject to talk about. Revealing the issues lying within can make you look weak or vulnerable, a stark contrast to the image needed to compete on the football field where you need to be tough every second of every game.

I think for now, especially while my issues are still ongoing and not resolved, it will remain a private matter. Going public at this stage can leave myself open to attacks and non sense from social media that can only make my problems worse. I’m sure there would be a ton of support pouring in from the public, but all it takes is a few bad apples and nasty comments to seep through to cause a downward spiral.

I would definitely seek out professional help. I make too much money playing football and there is too much future earning potential on the table for me not to do everything I can to get right mentally. It won’t be easy or quick, but it is necessary.

After I have resolved my problems, I think it would be beneficial to then go public with the demons I have faced. Maybe shoot some PSAs about mental health. Anything I can do to promote the importance of mental health in today’s society, I will do so.