re: Joseph Barksdale really needs help.

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That guy has struggled with depression for a long time. Even before coming to LSU. This isn’t from brain trauma.

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Did he just start playing football when he arrived at LSU? Thinking early football related head trauma may have had an impact is an easy conclusion to reach. But it doesn't mean it is the case, just seems like a possibility it may have been the catalyst and a higher possibility, maybe even a probability, it contributed.

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This is real everyday life for him.

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But regardless of whether football trauma was the catalyst, this is vey true and should not be overlooked. This is a real struggle for so many people and this pandemic has exacerbated it for a great many people.

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Have you ever listened to him when he is on with TBob?

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I have not, it is probably heart wrenching to hear, though.