shangrila wrote:Colbinii wrote:BlacJacMac wrote:Ricky says otherwise:
People aren't depressed to be depressed.
That's sort of what I was getting at. I think it's important when talking about Mental Health to focus on the cause of the mental health.
Word of advice from someone that's dealt with these issues my entire life; don't speculate about the cause of another's mental health. It's never productive for them nor is it a good look for you, regardless of your intentions.
This goes double for someone you've never met and whose circumstances you don't know. Although honestly, don't do it for someone you do know either.
Cannot agree with this statement more.
We have no idea what another person is going through, and the way people process trauma and adversity in their lives varies immeasurably.
Ricky simply saying "I need help" is a difficult thing to do, doing that as a public figure even more so.
He was always amazing to the fans here, and I wish him nothing but the best with whatever he does in the future.
It would be really fun to see him as a coach someday.