6 Pro Cyclists Talk About Depression

[Garden Kitty]

Interesting and informative article in Bicycling Magazine in which 6 pro cyclists talk about their experiences with depression. There is also discussion about the relation between concussions and depression, in part stemming from the recent suicide of cyclist Kelly Catlin. I'm glad so many athletes are becoming more open in discussing their struggles, in part because it may help others realize they're not alone and there is nothing wrong with seeking help.

https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a26897000/pro-cyclists-open-up-about-depression/

And I’m different now. I have anxiety about everything, I cannot deal with stress, I am overly emotional, I am sad all the time, I am irritable, I have trouble with noise, driving makes all this worse (not the best in my profession), and the part that is the hardest is I have a ****ing headache every day. I'm screaming on the inside and looking fine on the outside. I get comments all the time, “Oh, you look great. How are you?” I just normally say, “Yeah, doing well thanks. You?” mostly because I am sick of explaining two years later that I still have problems with this damn concussion.

 

[caseyedwards]

Thanks for posting this story !