Richarlison de Andrade, popularly known as Richarlison, had a stellar performance at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. He plays as a striker for Brazil and Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs signed him in the summer of 2022 for £60 million. Richarlison was Brazil’s top scorer in the World Cup as he netted three goals in four matches. However, he recently disclosed that he has been battling with depression since the global tournament.
Tottenham Helps Richarlison de Andrade
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The talented striker admitted that opening up about his mental health saved his life. He first revealed his struggles in an emotional interview early this season while playing for Brazil. Tottenham has offered him overwhelming support in the recent past.
Richarlison has 11 goals with Tottenham so far this season and admitted that therapy has greatly improved his state. The forward informed ESPN Brasil that playing in the FIFA World Cup excited him but he later had low moments which forced him to seek help.
Many footballers aspire to participate in the famous tournament and Richarlison de Andrade represented Brazil at the peak of his career. He was fast approaching his limit by then. The striker started contemplating on committing suicide and depression made him want to give up in football.
The Brazilian stated that he seems to mentally stable. However, he lost his calm after the 2022 World Cup. He appreciated his therapists’ guidance as it saved his life even though he considered therapy to be “rubbish.” Besides, Richarlison often searched about death on Google.
Richarlison’s Father Inspires Him
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Richarlison de Andrade desired going back home before attending his training sessions. He wanted to spend time alone in his room as he didn’t understand what was happening in his life. But he gathered the courage to approach his father and inform him about giving up.
His talk with his dad was sad, especially on things he discovered at home about some of his loved ones. Richarlison felt ashamed breaking the shocking news to his dad since he has supported him since he started his career.
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Richarlison de Andrade Changes His Opinion on Therapists
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The Brazilian footballer despised therapists before the World Cup. He thought they normally rob people of their money without alleviating their conditions. But his recent experience made him start appreciating therapy. The forward can advise someone with a mental health issue to visit a psychologist and open up to them.
He added that a skilled psychologist thanked him for talking about his previous state to the world to save other people’s lives. Richarlison de Andrade didn’t fear getting victimized at home as some of his family members believe anyone who visits a psychologist is crazy.
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