You're not alone. In his own raw words, @MichaelPhelps opens up about his mental health struggles during the pandemic. "One of the scariest times I've been through … there are times where I feel absolutely worthless." https://t.co/1TqhGe4idQ #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
— Wayne Drehs (@espnWD) May 18, 2020
“The pandemic has been a challenge I never expected. All the uncertainty. Being cooped up in a house. And the questions. So many questions. When is it going to end? What will life look like when this is over? Am I doing everything I can to be safe? Is my family safe? It drives me insane. I’m used to traveling, competing, meeting people. This is just craziness. My emotions are all over the place. I’m always on edge. I’m always defensive. I’m triggered so easily …
But look, you can only get help if you ask for it. You need to pick up the phone. Open the app. Or just make an appointment near your home. I’ll be honest, the past two months, when I’ve probably needed help the most, I haven’t done much of anything with a therapist. I know that’s part of my problem. But it’s also a prime example of how quickly you can get into this “f— off” mentality. I know I have to be better. I have to stay on top of that.”
Phelps donated 500 months of free therapy services on the Talkspace online therapy app towards frontline workers.
But talking about his mental health struggles is really the best thing he can do to give back.
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