Vince Young on suicide alert

[timotinbowen]

I don't understand some of the heartless jabs some people are making. This is a serious issue, and depression is very real. In fact, 1/3 of Americans struggle with some form of depression, but only about 5% will ever seek help for it. Also, there IS a clause within the context of doctor/patient privilege regarding distribution of information when a patient talks about harming himself or others.

I understand having fun with taboo subjects in the rubber room, but this seems to cross the line. Maybe this is the Psychology major in me coming out, but I'd like to think it's the decent human being coming out.

 

[JakeT.]

I don't understand some of the heartless jabs some people are making. This is a serious issue, and depression is very real. In fact, 1/3 of Americans struggle with some form of depression, but only about 5% will ever seek help for it. Also, there IS a clause within the context of doctor/patient privilege regarding distribution of information when a patient talks about harming himself or others.

I understand having fun with taboo subjects in the rubber room, but this seems to cross the line. Maybe this is the Psychology major in me coming out, but I'd like to think it's the decent human being coming out.

I think most of the people aren't taking it seriously because they don't believe Vince Young is suffering from depression. They just think he is being a baby about the whole situation and if Vince doesn't want to get booed, he should learn to improve and play better.

Anyway, that's what I got out of it. I don't think anyone is trying to make an actual depression-related joke.

 

[Masxmenos]

I've been on suicide alert for years, just waiting for the black outfits to show up in the mail, and Hale Bop to return. I already have the purple Kool-aid with cyanide.

 

[hippieki11er]

I think most of the people aren't taking it seriously because they don't believe Vince Young is suffering from depression. They just think he is being a baby about the whole situation and if Vince doesn't want to get booed, he should learn to improve and play better.

At first this was my take, but now I'm not so sure. While it seems unlikely that he suffers from clinical depression, he definitely seems to be suffering from situational depression that most people at some point in their lives face. And I think he's been suffering from this since well before this season when he first got injured.

The reason I don't think it's clinical is that he was always the strongest guy and a definite leader up until this point in his life, and had it been clinical he would've never been able to display such characteristics, much less ever gotten to this point in his career. That being said, it doesn't make his current situation any less serious and he could still be having suicidal thoughts. At the same time, statistics show that those who discuss such thoughts with others rarely see the action through.

 

[TimelyHitting]

I understand depression.

This guy loved all the love he got in Texas U. when he couldn't do no wrong. Now that he gets to the pros and is struggling...depression?


Whatever...can't stand the heat get the fuck out of the kitchen.

How do you know how he felt at Texas? Maybe he was babied there and information wasn't released. The guy is clearly struggling from something serious. After seeing what my mother went through I'd never wish and form of depression on anyone. Some people hide it but then there's a point when things go so wrong that it surfaces.

Yeah he can't handle the booing but for all you know it just brought out some serious inner issues with Young. He is not depressed because he was booed. I don't care how big of a baby you are, that wouldn't lead you to be suicidal. It's a scary situation and I pray he gets through it.

PS. I also think that Terrel Owens was depressed and think he may still be. This is off topic but I remember people saying things when he was possibly suicidal and possibly tried to go through with it.

Dumbest and most uneducated comment I've ever heard from a publicist is when TO's publicist said he had millions of reasons not to be depressed. How uneducated can that bitch be?

I hope Young fights through this, and I think he should stay away from football for a while and seek help IMO. I know many will disagree but although football isn't the only cause of his sickness, it isn't helping him either. He should stay away from it and come back when he's healthy.

I think a mental illness is a lot more damaging to a person than a physical one. You can recover from nearly all physical injuries in life but there are many mental ones that you will never recover fully from


Also while other comments may be ignorant I think they were complete jokes. I don't think you are showing the slightest bit of sympathy for him. If you experienced something this serious in your life you'd think differently. Have a good weekend and good luck with your plays. I hope there are no hard feelings. Have a good night man.

 

[2PLAYSMAX]

Have a good weekend and good luck with your plays. I hope there are no hard feelings. Have a good night man.

We just agree to disagree on this. I'm no therapist and I don't know what happened exactly in Texas, but I see a guy who can't take the pressure & not someone who is depressed.

BOL 2 u as well broNever hard feelings.

 

[Chenmen]

i personally can't attest to vince but gimme a break life in america > any where in the world. add to the fact he ran texas and never has worked a hard day in his life.. i think he has had a nice life.

you want to be depressed?