Image source: Instagram/k1ngkyrg1os Tennis star Nick Kyrgios, who recently won the Australian Open doubles championship, opened up about his struggles with mental health issues in a social media post on Thursday. The 26-year-old tennis player posted photos attending the 2019 Australian Open, calling this one of the “darkest periods” in his life. Kyrgios wrote: “This is me 3 years ago at the Australian Open. Most people thought I was mentally fine or enjoying life… it was one of my darkest periods.” I was suicidal and really struggled to get out of bed, let alone play in front of millions of people. I felt lonely, depressed, negative, abused alcohol and drugs, and alienated family and friends. if I can’t talk to or trust anyone,” he added. In the same post, he explained why he resorted to self-harm and struggled with drug abuse. He said: “This is the result of not being open and not relying on your loved ones but simply pushing yourself little by little to become positive. I know that everyday life can seem incredibly tiring, at times impossible. I understand.” that you feel like if you open up, it might make you feel weak or scared. I’m telling you right now, it’s okay, you’re not alone. “While talking about these struggling with his mental health, he also shares how he overcame it all. . “I went through times where it seemed like those positive energetic vibes would never come true,” he said. He added: “Please, don’t feel as though you’re alone, if you feel as though you can’t talk to anyone, I’m here, reach out to me. I’m proud to say that I have completely changed myself and have a completely different outlook on things, I don’t take for granted a single moment of being able to reach my full potential and smile 🗣” Raw Instagram post has reached millions of people and made fans of he was shocked, as the revelation came just a month after Kyrgios won the Australian Open men’s doubles title. However, the message that the Australian tennis player sent was welcomed with open arms and praise by everyone.
Famous athletes who have struggled with mental health issues This is not the first time a sportsperson has come forward and opened up about his mental health struggles. In recent times, young athletes have withdrawn from major championships and the Olympic Games to tend to their mental health. From tennis star Naomi Osaka, who dropped out of the French Open due to struggles with depression and social anxiety, to American gymnast Simone Bileswho withdrew from the team final at the Summer Olympics, many athletes in the sport have taken initiatives to put mental health concerns at the forefront. Swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, has also spoken about his struggles with mental health issues. In a 2018 interview with CNN, he said, “After every Olympics, I think I fall into a deep depression.” He also revealed how he used drugs and had suicidal thoughts. Another Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, Amanda Beard, in her memoir “In The Water They Can’t See You Cry,” discusses her struggles with depression and suicide. harm yourself. She also opened up about her struggles with anorexia, bulimia and drug abuse in a 2012 interview, Beard said, “Know that. You are not alone, there are millions of people across the country and world who are going through the same things as you.”
