The disorder is defined as an illness that disrupts regular, physical, and mental behavior. Disorder grows inside a person. They are small initially but may become severe and develop into a disability. Disorder is a lack of order – in other words, chaos, clutter, general disarray. There are more than 200 types of classifications of mental illness. Here are ten cricketers who spoke openly about their mental health struggles:
1. Ben Stokes
England test captain Ben Stokes revealed he was on anxiety medication. He took a six-month break in 2021 after suffering from a panic attack. He said that he felt like he was going mad. He also spoke about his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. He is now back playing cricket and advocates for mental health awareness.
2. Virender Sehwag
The former Indian opener Virender Sehwag opened up about his struggle with anxiety in 2022. He said he struggled with the panic attacks and often felt nervous before matches and would need to take medicine to help him cope. He said that he felt worthless and like a failure after he was dropped from the Indian cricket team in 2013. He has since learned to manage his anxiety through relaxation techniques.
3. Ashton Agar
The Australian all-rounder Ashton Agar opened up about his battle with anxiety and depression. Ashton first said that he first started experiencing mental health problems when he was 19 years old. He said he often felt nauseous and dizzy before matches, and also had trouble sleeping. He has now sought professional help, and he is much better now.
4. Kagiso Rabada
The South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada revealed in 2019 that he had been struggling with anxiety and panic attacks. He first experienced these attacks and anxiety when he was 18 years old. He said he often feels nervous and unsettled before the matches. He said he has learned to manage his mental health by exercising regularly and talking to a therapist.
5. Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott, the former England batsman, retired in 2013 after struggling with depression. He further said he felt isolated and worthless while on the England team. He said he felt like he was in a dark place. He also said that he lost the enjoyment of playing the game.
6. Sachin Tendulkar
The legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar revealed in 2022 that he battled anxiety for 10-12 years during his career. He said he had sleepless nights before the matches and often felt nauseous. Tendulkar said that he eventually learned to accept his anxiety as part of his preparation and manage it through relaxation techniques.
7. Jos Buttler
The England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler opened up about his struggles with anxiety and depression in 2018. He said he often feels nervous and anxious before matches. He said he has learned to manage his mental health by talking to friends and family and by professionals and is now one of the most successful batsmen in the world.
8. Mithali Raj
The former Indian captain, Mithali Raj, has spoken about her experiences with depression and anxiety. She further said that she feels anxious and has sleepless nights before matches. She said she learns to manage her mental health by staying positive and focusing on her goals.
9. Glenn McGrath
The former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has spoken about his battle with depression. He said that he started experiencing mental health problems after the death of his wife in 2008. He said he felt like he was in a dark place. He then visited professionals, and said he is in a much better place now.
10. Kamran Akmal
The former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal has spoken about his battle with bipolar disorder. Akmal said he was diagnosed with this condition in 2014. He has talked about the pressure of playing in international matches and how it can sometimes affect his mental well-being. He said he is now managing the condition with the help of professionals and medicine.
