Not sports really - NFL player left game due to anxiety issues

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Anxiety-related illness forced Eagles RG Brandon Brooks out of game

PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks was forced out of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks due to an illness related to anxiety.

Brooks, who has been open about dealing with anxiety, took to social media Monday to address what happened.

"I'd like to address what happened yesterday," he wrote. "I woke up, and did my typical routine of morning vomiting. It didn't go away like it normally does, but I figured it would calm down once I got to the stadium. It did, but I felt exhausted. The nausea came back, and I tried to battle through it and went out for the first drive. The nausea and vomiting came back until I left the field, and tried everything I could to get back for my teammates but just wasn't able to do it.

"Make no mistake, I'm NOT ashamed or embarrassed by this nor what I go through daily. I've had this under control for a couple of years, and had a set back yesterday. The only thing I'm upset about is that when my team needed me, I wasn't able to be out there with and for them. Lastly, I appreciate the support of my coaches, teammates and fans. It doesn't go unnoticed."

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28160877/anxiety-related-illness-forced-eagles-rg-brandon-brooks-game

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. I know the feeling. NT

[gibraltar72]

2. Dude is brave.

[luvs2sing]

3. There are also a few NBA players who openly deal with this.

Kevin Love is an example. I wish them both the best.

[NightWatcher]

4. They should let professional athletes smoke weed (mlb players already do)

It helps with recovering from injuries and could help anxiety issues I'm sure.

At least look into it. It's not a performance enhancer.

[Initech]

6. Really? I would think that MLB would have rules against that sort of thing.

[NightWatcher]

7. They get drug tested early on in the spring and then they're left alone for the most part.

But it is still illegal per their rules.

[Initech]

5. I can imagine anxiety runs extremely high in that profession.

Surprised this isn't addressed more.