Tears of Pain, 20+ Operations and Football was my Identity - Let's Talk: Men's Mental Health

This session was Elliot's turn to delve into where his mental health developed into what it is now. Elliot admits things like addiction, drug use, panic attacks and depression throughout the sessions. But here, Dr Suzanne Brown wants to start at where those moments began. Perhaps a common one for young lads, but Elliot was a talented footballer as a kid. Predicted by many to make it through the age groups. That was until a knee operation that started at age 11, and continued into his early 30's. Having his identity built up as this footballer, he didn't realise how much he struggled when that was taken away. Not knowing who he was, what his purpose was, and that's stuck with him in growing into an adult. Through Let's Talk and other therapy, he's recently been able to understand his thoughts, behaviours and become more comfortable with who he is now. A fascinating episode that many men will relate to. Let's Talk is a group environment for 6 men to sit with a Clinical Psychologist and to digest, discuss and support each other in their own mental health journeys. The men have volunteered to step forward and use this format, all with their own unknown stories that they are looking to grow from. These men do not know each other. Many people experience the term "you need to talk more", but rarely with a follow up of how. This format is the how. Follow these individuals on their journey with more episodes coming soon.