I have a great deal of respect for Michael Phelps for openly talking about his mental health struggles. Being so honest and vulnerable about this topic in no way makes him weak or anything less than the role model he is.
Knowing you need help, and then being brave enough to ask for it, is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of self-awareness and a desire to get better. Much love to you Mr Phelps and all people out there in the struggle. 🙏
I think when someone like Michael Phelps step outside of their selves they have no idea of the power they posses to help others seek help also. I have worked in the mental health. System for over 30 years and see only positive results when people reach out Thank you Micheal and Nicole this is something wonderful .
Thank you for talking. I’m also a swimmer but not a professional one like you are. You are a real professional and an amazing athlete. I used to swim 12 km a day. It was easy compared to what I felt when I was depressed. The most darkest mental state I ever had. I kept saying to myself “what could be harder than swimming 12 km a day? So I’m gonna get over this darkness and it ll be better because I remember that I felt good before”. It kept me going. I came out of it eventually.
Thank you for having the courage to speak up. Mental illness is not bias, it doesn't care how much talent or education or gold metals, it hits all people. Thank you again.
He's truly the best swimmer ever, displaying incredible skill and humility in everything he does. I'm sincerely sorry about what happened to you and I genuinely hope that you're doing much better today.
Choice. One of the most powerful words in language. Once you discover you are responsible for choosing the life you want. Making the CHOICE to be positive and get better. Choosing, to pick yourself up and go through this rough life. You will empower yourself to make it through. And there will be a next hurdle as well. Always around the corner. But CHOICE. Will get you through those as well .Choose to control your thoughts and life.
This is the most effective video I am showing others to explain to them that my ADHD is not about being lazy. If Michael Phelps struggles with ADHD, and suffers from self esteem issues and self worth after 18 gold medals, then others can understand this is a lifelong disorder that we can work through, but understand we are harder on ourselves than it may appear and the anxiety and depression it causes can be the end of our lives, it was close to have been mine.
I'm a very simple french guy suffering of the same health issues. Thanks Michael for talking for us. God blesss you. Most of the people don't understand what we are going through. The perpetual pain.... The only thing that stopped me of doing the crazy thing is my kids. I love them so much.
I just saw Michael Phelps on NBC talking about his mental issues and he pretty much implied he has contemplated ending his existence here on earth and I’m finding that hard to believe. If I’m looking up at 23 Gold Medals 🏅 on my wall I think that would probably bring my moral up a little bit. Michael could probably walk down the street anywhere in Baltimore and pick his lady of choice to go home with. I’m not saying Phelps is lying to us I’m just saying I’m very surprised. Nonetheless thank you for being candid Michael Phelps it’s refreshing.
I m battling with depression now. I think other people can't understand this feeling they make joke of it but I can say definitely, it can kill. I need some one who can understand me, help me but in such vast population of world I m unable to find a single person.
@@guysumpthin2974 yeah except there is zero scientific evidence to suggest that weed causes depression. I dare you to cite any but you won’t be able to.
Things don't happen to us, they happen for us. I am not responsible for what I think I am responsible for what I do about it. I am 80 years old and my children have never seem me use drugs or alcohol "YET"
Michael Phelps could do well by refocusing on those whom he is letting down. Being focused on his own problems means that his wife and children are being shortchanged. Making a good plan (it doesn't have to be a grandiose plan, just a daily one) on how to help his wife and each of his children and then working the plan can not fail.
Jesus Christ is the answer for famous athletes, as well as for ordinary people like me. He loves you and your family, Michael. I pray that you will find the peace and joy that only He can give!
It’s tough to open up but it’s important to be truthful and talk. We all can find hope peace and joy in Jesus Christ our savior who died on the cross for our sins but rose on the 3rd day.
Not to sound mean but we recognize depression in our country today, but Phelps says he's depressed because he's not in the limelight anymore, people have bigger problems than that, he should be glad that he accomplished such a great feat. It just seems that he's looking for attention, I in no way would bash a person that has depression but people have bigger problems than not being acknowledged.
I have a great deal of respect for Michael Phelps for openly talking about his mental health struggles. Being so honest and vulnerable about this topic in no way makes him weak or anything less than the role model he is.
God bless you and your honesty Michael!!!
He was a legend and will always be one
Knowing you need help, and then being brave enough to ask for it, is not a sign of weakness. It's a sign of self-awareness and a desire to get better. Much love to you Mr Phelps and all people out there in the struggle. 🙏
I think when someone like Michael Phelps step outside of their selves they have no idea of the power they posses to help others seek help also. I have worked in the mental health. System for over 30 years and see only positive results when people reach out Thank you Micheal and Nicole this is something wonderful .
Thank you for talking. I’m also a swimmer but not a professional one like you are. You are a real professional and an amazing athlete.
I used to swim 12 km a day. It was easy compared to what I felt when I was depressed. The most darkest mental state I ever had. I kept saying to myself “what could be harder than swimming 12 km a day? So I’m gonna get over this darkness and it ll be better because I remember that I felt good before”. It kept me going. I came out of it eventually.
Thank you for having the courage to speak up. Mental illness is not bias, it doesn't care how much talent or education or gold metals, it hits all people. Thank you again.
I so love this guy. A true human being.
Takes real courage to be on top and vulnerable in front of millions of people.
He's truly the best swimmer ever, displaying incredible skill and humility in everything he does. I'm sincerely sorry about what happened to you and I genuinely hope that you're doing much better today.
Choice. One of the most powerful words in language. Once you discover you are responsible for choosing the life you want. Making the CHOICE to be positive and get better. Choosing, to pick yourself up and go through this rough life. You will empower yourself to make it through. And there will be a next hurdle as well. Always around the corner. But CHOICE. Will get you through those as well .Choose to control your thoughts and life.
This is the most effective video I am showing others to explain to them that my ADHD is not about being lazy. If Michael Phelps struggles with ADHD, and suffers from self esteem issues and self worth after 18 gold medals, then others can understand this is a lifelong disorder that we can work through, but understand we are harder on ourselves than it may appear and the anxiety and depression it causes can be the end of our lives, it was close to have been mine.
I'm a very simple french guy suffering of the same health issues. Thanks Michael for talking for us. God blesss you. Most of the people don't understand what we are going through. The perpetual pain.... The only thing that stopped me of doing the crazy thing is my kids. I love them so much.
My role model😍😍😍😍😍
Thank you for being a hero Michael Phelps!
Im not surprised, considering he's been a training machine for most of his life...you need time to find urself & evolve. Respect for opening up! 🙌🏼
I started cutting hair at 17. Stopped at 45. I lost myself. Never figured out who i am.
I can relate. I have ADHD, Anxiety, OCD, and depression.
I understand Michael, I have ADHD and go through stuff he did. Michael is a legend!!!
The Greatest Olympian
Arguably the greatest American athlete.
Thank U Michael Phelps ❤️
Good to see Ray Lewis help *SAVE* a life this time
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Haha that’s so funny considering he didn’t actually kill anyone
the best swimmer of all time, the most winning athlete said “I had no self-esteem”. This is kind of ironic
Gotta love that goggle tan!
If you wouldn’t have said that was Phelps beforehand I would’ve swore to God that was Novak Djokovic. Anyone else have the same feeling?
I just saw Michael Phelps on NBC talking about his mental issues and he pretty much implied he has contemplated ending his existence here on earth and I’m finding that hard to believe. If I’m looking up at 23 Gold Medals 🏅 on my wall I think that would probably bring my moral up a little bit. Michael could probably walk down the street anywhere in Baltimore and pick his lady of choice to go home with. I’m not saying Phelps is lying to us I’m just saying I’m very surprised. Nonetheless thank you for being candid Michael Phelps it’s refreshing.
Respect
I know smoking the Michael Phelps strain keeps me mentally sane!
It keeps you numb*
I m battling with depression now. I think other people can't understand this feeling they make joke of it but I can say definitely, it can kill. I need some one who can understand me, help me but in such vast population of world I m unable to find a single person.
The name Michael comes with dominance
Michael Jordan
Michael Phelps
Michael Jackson
Joakim Noah.
Michael Thomas
Eric Parsells we’ll see
Michael Schumacher, Michael Vick, Michael J. Fox
Well......maybe only Michael Schumacher if we're strictly going for dominance!
It's a bit tough thing but success is not enough to treat depression and anxiety.
The 🐐
No self worth dude u Olympic champion! This shows even money fame doesn't equal happiness Noone perfect hope he is happy now
How is it possible that a swimming icon, a guy who has 23 Gold Medals, and is a multi-millionaire, going through such issues?
Gordon the human condition, man. It doesn’t spare anyone. It really doesn’t. Money, success, fame, it all becomes baseline after about 2 weeks.
Weed causes a lot of nerve problems depression, and so does toxoplasmosis (cats in the house)?
@@guysumpthin2974 yeah except there is zero scientific evidence to suggest that weed causes depression. I dare you to cite any but you won’t be able to.
@@domroman4124 weed probaly dont cause depression but sure make it worse for people who have it.i know it
Weed was more than likely a coping mechanism or something to help the depression as opposed to the "cause" of the depression
Things don't happen to us, they happen for us. I am not responsible for what I think I am responsible for what I do about it.
I am 80 years old and my children have never seem me use drugs or alcohol "YET"
"He who can say how he burns, burns little"
If this man didnt has self-steem, im hopeless then
🙏
Thought this was Alex Caruso
But why did he feel that way? I did not get it. What the reason?
Michael Phelps could do well by refocusing on those whom he is letting down. Being focused on his own problems means that his wife and children are being shortchanged.
Making a good plan (it doesn't have to be a grandiose plan, just a daily one) on how to help his wife and each of his children and then working the plan can not fail.
.....I agree.
Gamer: dark eye bags
Shark man: light eye bags
Nice sunglass tan. Is this an Oakley ad as well?
That's goggle marks not sunglasses
0:38 what's that, Natural Google?
JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU ALL SO MUCH ❤️
Jesus Christ is the answer for famous athletes, as well as for ordinary people like me. He loves you and your family, Michael. I pray that you will find the peace and joy that only He can give!
It’s tough to open up but it’s important to be truthful and talk. We all can find hope peace and joy in Jesus Christ our savior who died on the cross for our sins but rose on the 3rd day.
Goggle marks😃
Not to sound mean but we recognize depression in our country today, but Phelps says he's depressed because he's not in the limelight anymore, people have bigger problems than that, he should be glad that he accomplished such a great feat. It just seems that he's looking for attention, I in no way would bash a person that has depression but people have bigger problems than not being acknowledged.
Is mental health real?
reed thompson lmfao
what does this have to do with MJ/LastDance ?!!! 😂
first
BETA
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If the most decorated athlete in the world is beta then you're nowhere near becoming alpha lmao