Nick Real Deal
Vital Football Legend
Who has said he is suffering from depression right now ?. I read it that he has struggled in the past.
I applaud him for bringing his depression out in the open, in my view more high profile people need to do the same.Depression can hit anyone no matter what their financial circumstances are. I am holding off any slating of Danny in case there are underlying issues with him. I just hope he can play as he can and do himself justice. I thought he looked a bit timber laden last time out !!
I get your point about lower league player NRD but I seriously doubt Danny boy was thinking of them, many people in life battle demons. My point is most do not have the means to get the best help available, he does if he is still suffering I hope he gets the help he needs. But his comment about not recommending football as a career stinks of someone who sees himself as a victim, that's a bridge too far for me.Top players are well rewarded and looked after. But Danny may have been including all the lower league leagues and players that don't make it . Many top players suffer demons. Gazza being the obvious example but George Best and Tony Adams, Collymore etc come to mind.
I have read it again. Nowhere does he mention he is depressed right now. He is making the point that football is not always a bowl of cherries and as a profession he wouldn't advise it carte blanche. How many kids don't make it and waste years of their lives dreaming they might ?
Obviously if there is a super talent he wouldn't discourage them but he might advise of the pitfalls.
Because he is open and vocal he gets slated. Quite refreshing IMO. It's been a closed shop too long. Hence the child abuse and racism that's been swept under the carpet too any times.
I have read it again. Nowhere does he mention he is depressed right now. He is making the point that football is not always a bowl of cherries and as a profession he wouldn't advise it carte blanche. How many kids don't make it and waste years of their lives dreaming they might ?
Obviously if there is a super talent he wouldn't discourage them but he might advise of the pitfalls.
Because he is open and vocal he gets slated. Quite refreshing IMO. It's been a closed shop too long. Hence the child abuse and racism that's been swept under the carpet too any times.
Danny did some talking on the pitch. Pushing Young I would say.
To be fair I think you have missed the point.
How is saying he and his agent know what he is doing is sickening? Massive overreaction.
We are talking about his latest interview not his mental health issues.
Maybe some of us have suffered with severe depression? Maybe some of us have lost loved ones to this disease?
If he has suffered from severe or clinical depression in the past then he has my sympathy. But I never said he hadn't. You just assumed.
I have also worked in the mental health sector. Gained numerous qualifications along the way. I have seen a hell of a lot people with mental health issues.
As of right now he is not suffering from any serious depression. He would not be able to play football or be doing interviews during a world cup if he did.
He may suffer with low mood and suffer with anxiety. Them two are easier to deal with. You would be surprised how many people suffer with these two.
But clinical and severe depression you don't act like he is doing. You either completely shut down and have a serious break down and need sectioning, hit the bottle or drugs or you top your self. You don't just go along normally. It's impossible to do so.
His latest interview about football not being all that is cracked up to be is attention seeking. A pointless interview. Which would have been pushed by his agent.
He should try working 14-16 hour days like doctors who are saving lives. Or working night shifts earning minimum wage.Then he would have something to moan about.
For the record any footballer who has depression should be able to speak out, but this type of interview is not the answer. His agent is a frigging prick and is using him. If anyone is sickening it's that guy.
Being depressed and suffering from depression are worlds apart .
What's your point ? Whether it's now or in the past or on the horizon. Danny could to be fragile mentally and is trying to bring attention to it.It can't be easy admitting frailty in such an environment.THIS FFS!