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Posted on 7/15/21 at 7:20 pm to tduecen
I suffer from debilitating mental illness like Joe. At some point, every possible resource for help isn’t enough, it has to come from within. It is incredibly difficult to make that push. Right now it seems as if he needs to be in a safe place where he can’t harm himself and to become somewhat stable.
But it comes back and never leaves, I’ve been hospitalized 3 times. You can learn every possible technique for self help, try all sorts of medication. and have every tool for support around but true healing is extremely difficult. There are good days and bad days, but the next crisis is always on the horizon.
But it comes back and never leaves, I’ve been hospitalized 3 times. You can learn every possible technique for self help, try all sorts of medication. and have every tool for support around but true healing is extremely difficult. There are good days and bad days, but the next crisis is always on the horizon.
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:13 pm to BordyLSU
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I didn’t realize he was now a musician here in Austin.
Listen to his stuff online. You'll find it here: Joe Barksdale - Musician | Linktree
He writes some damned good stuff.
I used to write and record a little bit many years ago. The best songs and ideas always came when I was feeling lowest. I imagine it may be similar for him. He's certainly much more talented than I was or ever will be. I'll definitely be making a purchase in the music department this evening. It's the first I've heard in years that I'd actually purchase and play the album end to end.
Praying for him here as well.
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:18 pm to tduecen
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He needs help but doesn't really want it
Almost... It's more like he needs help and he knows he needs help, but he doesn't know how to accept it. I've been there. It's always easier to give help than to receive help. This is particularly true when you suffer depression. You get so down that you don't believe you deserve help from anyone else and that you're just a burden to them. It's hard to see your own worth to others when you're down in that hole alone.
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:19 pm to Captain Crown
It does have a CTE feel
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:31 pm to Tshiz
quote:frick you, you self-centered a-hole. no one gives a shite what you do but instead, since you are so self-centered you have to announce this to the board. This thread is not about you or your kids or how you feel about football. prick
No 1 reason my kids will never play fb
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:37 pm to The Boat
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His issues are caused by abuse experienced as a child.
And you know this how? Or are you just assuming?
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:37 pm to russellreds
Has anyone reported the tweets or called the authorities? I don’t have a Twitter and don’t usually condone getting in people’s business, but it seems like he needs to talk with someone badly. Hope he can get some help.
I don’t know if “reporting” the tweets is how it’s done- just hoping someone has reached out to him
I don’t know if “reporting” the tweets is how it’s done- just hoping someone has reached out to him
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:51 pm to Tshiz
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No 1 reason my kids will never play f
You should triple vaccinate them and have them wear double masks too.
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:52 pm to russellreds
This site usually has a lot of negativity but truly has had its moments of making the world better. I don't have twitter but it would be great if we could generate a bunch of tiger fans to show some support for him on twitter. Obviously, he need professional help regardless, but I'd love to see that.
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:54 pm to PUB
quote:Unfortunately that won’t work. He isn’t coming from a rational place where love will help. He needs medical attention and hopefully someone can get him to it soon
es overload him with love from Tigerland
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:54 pm to Damathe
Didn’t he play in the NFL
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:57 pm to OweO
Posted on 7/15/21 at 8:59 pm to russellreds
He needs inpatient treatment now. Hopefully his loved ones can talk him into it.
Posted on 7/15/21 at 9:35 pm to tigernnola
How do you fix depression?
Posted on 7/15/21 at 9:35 pm to Tshiz
Guessing by your comment they aren't athletic enough to play football. Let them be a beater or blower in the band.
Posted on 7/15/21 at 9:44 pm to BornAndRaised_LA
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It does have a CTE feel
Dr. CTE, perhaps this is not the time for your diagnosis, right?
Posted on 7/15/21 at 10:56 pm to russellreds
I hate for anyone to have to deal with this and sincerely hopes he’s able to persevere in his struggle and improve his mental health.
But please stop with the speculation about football: plenty of people (myself included) have struggled with depression/anxiety/etc without playing serious collision football.
ETA:
You don’t “fix” true clinical depression and related mental health issues. You try to mitigate it through a combination of different means: cognitive-behavioral therapy, exercise, medication, meditation, prayer, art, family… everyone is different and responds to different approaches.
But please stop with the speculation about football: plenty of people (myself included) have struggled with depression/anxiety/etc without playing serious collision football.
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How do you fix depression?
You don’t “fix” true clinical depression and related mental health issues. You try to mitigate it through a combination of different means: cognitive-behavioral therapy, exercise, medication, meditation, prayer, art, family… everyone is different and responds to different approaches.
This post was edited on 7/15/21 at 11:13 pm
Posted on 7/16/21 at 12:13 am to HTF4U
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Id love to kick your arse into next week so maybe you would understand something about depression
Lol what a weirdo
Posted on 7/16/21 at 12:19 am to Turf Taint
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Dr. CTE, perhaps this is not the time for your diagnosis, right?
I didn’t diagnose him, I simply stated that when football players begin to show symptoms consistent with CTE it has that feel. If you’re wondering, the symptoms are mood swings, depression, dementia, impulse control issues and suicidal thoughts. Additionally, since the risk of CTE in football players doubles each five years they play, he’s at a far greater risk for those symptoms than others, and would have been even during his LSU days.
Not diagnosing…just saying it does seem plausible and he should seek help, whatever he has.
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