Dustin Martin's battle with depression and Anxiety

[Mr Unbelievable]

Off-field incidents.

At best I'd say he has average intelligence. Which isn't "a lot smarter than people think".

One of the smartest footy IQ's I've ever seen .... EVER

 

[Gaben]

If you were actually funny, i'd get it, but what is the actual point of you being in here to discuss the OP?

Mate, come downs are no laughing matter

 

[Craze]

Mate, come downs are no laughing matter

You’re one of the stupidest people on Bigfooty, and that’s saying something. Well done on being a total flog. Do you work at it or does it come naturally?

 

[Leeda]

Status known...gathering followers still no matter what,

 

[Gaben]

You’re one of the stupidest people on Bigfooty, and that’s saying something. Well done on being a total flog. Do you work at it or does it come naturally?

Ended up this way the same way Dusty did - lots of nose beers

 

[gavaniacono]

If only James Hird lived with Trent.


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I wonder if Trent has room for me. I could do with his help and direction.

 

[captain blood 17]

I wonder if Trent has room for me. I could do with his help and direction.

Trent has perfect hair and has a perfect wife. He most likely could.


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[threesixpio]

Ah man - I’m getting tired of people looking for some reason to blame people for their own MH issues. Sure people have responsibilities as adults but no one with MH issues wants to have them

People who suggest stuff like this are either dumb or just plain mean basically

Good on you Dusty. You’re a champ - in many ways

 

[Percel]

One of the smartest footy IQ's I've ever seen .... EVER

EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Mr Unbelievable]

EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes .... one of the smartest I've ever seen.

 

[pjgirl23]

He lives with Trent Cotchin ffs, and you reckon he’s coming back on a Sunday arvo after a massive weekend, to face his captain and his family? Your a ******* mate


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He does not live with Trent. He spends time there, may stay for periods of time but isn’t a permanent body there.


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[kranky al]

Good on him for opening up.

There were a lot of question maks on whether he’d ben cousins after 2017 and he came back looking better than 2017.

Star and i look forward to him getting back to his best as hes a joy to watch

 

[smasha]

Good on him for opening up.

There were a lot of question maks on whether he’d ben cousins after 2017 and he came back looking better than 2017.

Star and i look forward to him getting back to his best as hes a joy to watch

Well said mate.

 

[Macpotata]

Champion. Love Dusty.

 

[Nugett]

Dusty is probably one of many players that suffer from depression and anxiety. The fact that he has come out and admitted to it publicly is a great step for him. Hopefully it only makes more people aware of the seriousness of mental illness.
The stigma of mental health, is still unfortunately prevalent in society. As more sports people, actors, singers ect come out, and admit their own battles with depression and anxiety, the more awareness of the conditions are created. So as much as I dislike the tigers and Dusty’s bogan antics at times, I wish to congratulate him on his courage for speaking out.

 

[Young Gun #6]

Doesn’t help his reputation when he’s doing things like he did on the field yesterday though.

 

[Black Stripe]

The Revolver Rat, coming down hard after a big year. To be expected.

Tramp not Revolver.

 

[charcoalchicken]

Something is not right as he is playing pretty atrocious footy atm, think he needs to be dropped tbh

 

[bresker]

It is completely understandable that essentially achieving all your goals can leave somewhat of an empty feeling. Remember premiership hero Tom Boyd also missed games the year after being the deciding factor in an amazing premiership victory.
I've wanted to do more research on this topic because I felt it myself somewhat a few years ago after achieving a couple of big personal goals. Just a 'what's next?' feeling can really overcome you. In Dusty's case it's probably heightened by having arguably the greatest individual season a player has ever had, coupled with the ultimate team success, all at the highest level in his sport. That isn't an easy thing to come back from with all the motivation and dedication required to be an elite footballer.

It’s a well known psychological phenomenon, a type of existential crisis. It can come after completing any major project. For instance , a lot of Irish people worked tirelessly to have abortion legalised. Once Parliament passes the vote, many people felt unaccountably deflated. Call it ‘what next?’ syndrome, though it may have an official name.

Ticking off boxes isn’t the best method for sustaining mental health. It’s better to ask ‘what gives my life meaning and purpose?’ , remaining in the mindful present and directing your attention to those goals

 

[YippeeYiYeo]

Media.

Whether it be social media or professional/mainstream has a lot to answer for.

Players are just drowning in media these days.

 

[OniAu]

Media.

Whether it be social media or professional/mainstream has a lot to answer for.

Players are just drowning in media these days.

I really don't know how the players handle it. Id be off social media and tv shows altogether if I was a player.

 

[Andrew Mc]

Media.

Whether it be social media or professional/mainstream has a lot to answer for.

Players are just drowning in media these days.

I know plenty of people who don't use social media at all (and many more that just restrict it to family, close friends). It has zero negative effect on their lives. It's very, very easy not to use it.

 

[Sttew]

Something is not right as he is playing pretty atrocious footy atm, think he needs to be dropped tbh

Needs a new club, a new challenge

 

[Grrr]

Dusty is copping the type of tags the great players all cop, and will have to work his way through it. He is not the first and won't be the last player to get frustrated by it which has affected his form.

 

[Greggy]

Dusty got tagged nearly every week of the 2017 season which was arguably the best individual season by a player, so it’s not like he can’t handle a tag.