Depression

[Puckoon]

A winter aspect that has helped me over the years is the crock pot. Whether working from home or in the office - taking the guess work out of dinner with a meal that might last into the next day with leftovers is a great way to remove a variable for busy parents or busy people. Get it on nice and early and the house is filled with a great smell the moment you pull into the garage and there is a comfort and a relaxation in knowing there is one less thing to figure out for the day. Getting out of bed in the dark is still a massive mental shift from the bright days of summer - and we are getting very close to that now over here.

[Last Man]

A winter aspect that has helped me over the years is the crock pot. Whether working from home or in the office - taking the guess work out of dinner with a meal that might last into the next day with leftovers is a great way to remove a variable for busy parents or busy people. Get it on nice and early and the house is filled with a great smell the moment you pull into the garage and there is a comfort and a relaxation in knowing there is one less thing to figure out for the day. Getting out of bed in the dark is still a massive mental shift from the bright days of summer - and we are getting very close to that now over here.

Nutritious and delicious no doubt!
Real food is the best medicine.

[Jeepers Creepers]

Mark Allens interview yesterday after his game a the waterfront was a hard watch but excellently handled by the interviewer. Seems to have a lot on his plate. Hope he gets the help needed.

[quit yo jibbajabba]

https://x.com/pistol147/status/2112831175324565967?s=20

The snooker thread was resurrected y'day for this, he's now made a statement. Seems he's been in a clinic 10weeks and only out to play the tournament

[illdecide]

Is it a fair comment to make to suggest that a lot of wealthy sports stars and film stars etc would struggle with their mental health? Maybe no strife in life and having money doesn't guarantee you happiness, I'm not in anyway suggesting people with little don't have mental health issues either but just an observation I've noticed and seen recently.

[brokencrossbar1]

Is it a fair comment to make to suggest that a lot of wealthy sports stars and film stars etc would struggle with their mental health? Maybe no strife in life and having money doesn't guarantee you happiness, I'm not in anyway suggesting people with little don't have mental health issues either but just an observation I've noticed and seen recently.

I think they are no different than all the rest of us just that their lives played out in public and are very vulnerable as a result. There is an awful lot of expectation on them and this could be very debilitating.

One of the things that stood out for me around Mark Allen's interview yesterday was that he's been playing snooker since he was 10. That was always what he was going to do/be and now he is staring down the barrel of his life and wondering 'who am I?'.  This lack of purpose is bound to be really difficult to manage. Retirement in sport is difficult as you've given say 20 years of your life to it and then, boom, nothing.

[Gabriel_Hurl]

Also - puts into perspective the idiotic comments from another sportsman from here from a couple of days ago.

[illdecide]

Is it a fair comment to make to suggest that a lot of wealthy sports stars and film stars etc would struggle with their mental health? Maybe no strife in life and having money doesn't guarantee you happiness, I'm not in anyway suggesting people with little don't have mental health issues either but just an observation I've noticed and seen recently.

I think they are no different than all the rest of us just that their lives played out in public and are very vulnerable as a result. There is an awful lot of expectation on them and this could be very debilitating.

One of the things that stood out for me around Mark Allen's interview yesterday was that he's been playing snooker since he was 10. That was always what he was going to do/be and now he is staring down the barrel of his life and wondering 'who am I?'.  This lack of purpose is bound to be really difficult to manage. Retirement in sport is difficult as you've given say 20 years of your life to it and then, boom, nothing.

Yeah, agreed. You'd think playing snooker would be his release from it all and his comfort zone to blank it all out for that period of time but it's clearly not anymore for him and is a worry. It's sad to see someone speak like that and to realise how bad they actually feel where the mask doesn't slip anymore and that's how they are...I suppose snooker is a sport where their careers can last a lot longer than footballers but as you say when you've been doing something for so long (your whole life) and then it stops it's hard for some people to deal with that.
I personally had to be at something and joined the Lycra brigrade after my football days which is a great release and something to look forward too

[paddyjohn]

Also - puts into perspective the idiotic comments from another sportsman from here from a couple of days ago.

Totally agree, He's shown himself up for what he is!

[square_ball]

Is it a fair comment to make to suggest that a lot of wealthy sports stars and film stars etc would struggle with their mental health? Maybe no strife in life and having money doesn't guarantee you happiness, I'm not in anyway suggesting people with little don't have mental health issues either but just an observation I've noticed and seen recently.

I think they are no different than all the rest of us just that their lives played out in public and are very vulnerable as a result. There is an awful lot of expectation on them and this could be very debilitating.

One of the things that stood out for me around Mark Allen's interview yesterday was that he's been playing snooker since he was 10. That was always what he was going to do/be and now he is staring down the barrel of his life and wondering 'who am I?'.  This lack of purpose is bound to be really difficult to manage. Retirement in sport is difficult as you've given say 20 years of your life to it and then, boom, nothing.

Yeah, agreed. You'd think playing snooker would be his release from it all and his comfort zone to blank it all out for that period of time but it's clearly not anymore for him and is a worry. It's sad to see someone speak like that and to realise how bad they actually feel where the mask doesn't slip anymore and that's how they are...I suppose snooker is a sport where their careers can last a lot longer than footballers but as you say when you've been doing something for so long (your whole life) and then it stops it's hard for some people to deal with that.
I personally had to be at something and joined the Lycra brigrade after my football days which is a great release and something to look forward too

Plus snooker is an incredibly lonely sport where you live the majority of your year in a hotel room. Plus Allen has had marriage and money difficulties so adding that into the mix wouldn't be good for his head either.

[paddyjohn]

Is it a fair comment to make to suggest that a lot of wealthy sports stars and film stars etc would struggle with their mental health? Maybe no strife in life and having money doesn't guarantee you happiness, I'm not in anyway suggesting people with little don't have mental health issues either but just an observation I've noticed and seen recently.

I think they are no different than all the rest of us just that their lives played out in public and are very vulnerable as a result. There is an awful lot of expectation on them and this could be very debilitating.

One of the things that stood out for me around Mark Allen's interview yesterday was that he's been playing snooker since he was 10. That was always what he was going to do/be and now he is staring down the barrel of his life and wondering 'who am I?'.  This lack of purpose is bound to be really difficult to manage. Retirement in sport is difficult as you've given say 20 years of your life to it and then, boom, nothing.

Yeah, agreed. You'd think playing snooker would be his release from it all and his comfort zone to blank it all out for that period of time but it's clearly not anymore for him and is a worry. It's sad to see someone speak like that and to realise how bad they actually feel where the mask doesn't slip anymore and that's how they are...I suppose snooker is a sport where their careers can last a lot longer than footballers but as you say when you've been doing something for so long (your whole life) and then it stops it's hard for some people to deal with that.
I personally had to be at something and joined the Lycra brigrade after my football days which is a great release and something to look forward too

Plus snooker is an incredibly lonely sport where you live the majority of your year in a hotel room. Plus Allen has had marriage and money difficulties so adding that into the mix wouldn't be good for his head either.

I think his mother hasn't been well either.

[AustinPowers]

Is it a fair comment to make to suggest that a lot of wealthy sports stars and film stars etc would struggle with their mental health? Maybe no strife in life and having money doesn't guarantee you happiness, I'm not in anyway suggesting people with little don't have mental health issues either but just an observation I've noticed and seen recently.

I think they are no different than all the rest of us just that their lives played out in public and are very vulnerable as a result. There is an awful lot of expectation on them and this could be very debilitating.

One of the things that stood out for me around Mark Allen's interview yesterday was that he's been playing snooker since he was 10. That was always what he was going to do/be and now he is staring down the barrel of his life and wondering 'who am I?'.  This lack of purpose is bound to be really difficult to manage. Retirement in sport is difficult as you've given say 20 years of your life to it and then, boom, nothing.

Yeah, agreed. You'd think playing snooker would be his release from it all and his comfort zone to blank it all out for that period of time but it's clearly not anymore for him and is a worry. It's sad to see someone speak like that and to realise how bad they actually feel where the mask doesn't slip anymore and that's how they are...I suppose snooker is a sport where their careers can last a lot longer than footballers but as you say when you've been doing something for so long (your whole life) and then it stops it's hard for some people to deal with that.
I personally had to be at something and joined the Lycra brigrade after my football days which is a great release and something to look forward too

Plus snooker is an incredibly lonely sport where you live the majority of your year in a hotel room. Plus Allen has had marriage and money difficulties so adding that into the mix wouldn't be good for his head either.

I'd say the top players  practice 7, 8 or 9 hours a day.  In a dark room, no sunlight,  maybe on your own or  with a practice partner. You might as well be down the mines doing  a shift.

I love my odd  snooker  night out (getting rarer these days) , but I'd  go dolally if I had to play  everyday. At least with a team sport or an outdoor sport, you'd be  out  in the fresh air, with teammates , camaraderie, getting your Vit D etc.