Spidy
08-16-2007, 05:37 PM
Anxiety Disorder(s):
Social anxiety disorder. "I've never been a really outgoing person but I was never afraid to go out and have a good time. When I was (drafted to) New Orleans, it got to the point where I didn't want to leave my house. I didn't want to go anywhere. I didn't want to go to the grocery store. I didn't go out on dates. Occasionally I'd go to dinner, but that was probably the extent of it," Williams states in a 2003 interview with Dr. Donnica Moore.
Treatment(s) Received:
Williams has talked openly about being treated with therapy as well as Paxil CR. In fact, for a time, he was a spokesperson for GlaxoSmithKline. Williams spoke of his treatment experiences positively in several interviews. However, within a year or so, Williams turned to marijuana to self-medicate. In an interview with ESPN, Williams stated, "Marijuana is 10 times better for me than Paxil." It is unclear whether or not he is still in therapy.
Brief Biography:
Born May 21, 1977 in San Diego, California, Ricky Williams has a twin sister Cassandra. Williams' parents, Errick and Sandy, divorced in 1983, and Williams' homelife, before and after the divorce, was tumultuous. In school, Williams did well academically overall, and began his athletic career playing baseball and football, as well as running track and wrestling. Williams did well as a student and athlete at the University of Texas. Williams has not been married but does have several children.
Career:
Ricky Williams ran track and wrestled in high school, and was also a star baseball and football player. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Williams in 1995, and he played in their minor league system. Meanwhile, Williams received a football scholarship at the University of Texas and went on to win the Heisman Trophy in 1998. After college, Williams played for the New Orleans' Saints. In 2002, Williams was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Currently, Williams is on the "Reserve/Suspended" list.
Other Personal Facts:
Williams enjoys photography.
Williams had a small role in the Farrelly brothers' film Stuck on You.
In spite of Williams' rocky football career, when he is doing well, he is considered an excellent player.
Quotes About Anxiety Disorders:
"I am now convinced there is no kind of fear or anxiety anyone has to live with. Talk to someone, see if they can help you." (USATODAY.com)
"After I was diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder, I felt immense relief because it meant that there was a name for my suffering. I wasn't crazy or weird, like I thought for so many years." (ADAA)
thanks,
spidy.
Social anxiety disorder. "I've never been a really outgoing person but I was never afraid to go out and have a good time. When I was (drafted to) New Orleans, it got to the point where I didn't want to leave my house. I didn't want to go anywhere. I didn't want to go to the grocery store. I didn't go out on dates. Occasionally I'd go to dinner, but that was probably the extent of it," Williams states in a 2003 interview with Dr. Donnica Moore.
Treatment(s) Received:
Williams has talked openly about being treated with therapy as well as Paxil CR. In fact, for a time, he was a spokesperson for GlaxoSmithKline. Williams spoke of his treatment experiences positively in several interviews. However, within a year or so, Williams turned to marijuana to self-medicate. In an interview with ESPN, Williams stated, "Marijuana is 10 times better for me than Paxil." It is unclear whether or not he is still in therapy.
Brief Biography:
Born May 21, 1977 in San Diego, California, Ricky Williams has a twin sister Cassandra. Williams' parents, Errick and Sandy, divorced in 1983, and Williams' homelife, before and after the divorce, was tumultuous. In school, Williams did well academically overall, and began his athletic career playing baseball and football, as well as running track and wrestling. Williams did well as a student and athlete at the University of Texas. Williams has not been married but does have several children.
Career:
Ricky Williams ran track and wrestled in high school, and was also a star baseball and football player. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted Williams in 1995, and he played in their minor league system. Meanwhile, Williams received a football scholarship at the University of Texas and went on to win the Heisman Trophy in 1998. After college, Williams played for the New Orleans' Saints. In 2002, Williams was traded to the Miami Dolphins. Currently, Williams is on the "Reserve/Suspended" list.
Other Personal Facts:
Williams enjoys photography.
Williams had a small role in the Farrelly brothers' film Stuck on You.
In spite of Williams' rocky football career, when he is doing well, he is considered an excellent player.
Quotes About Anxiety Disorders:
"I am now convinced there is no kind of fear or anxiety anyone has to live with. Talk to someone, see if they can help you." (USATODAY.com)
"After I was diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder, I felt immense relief because it meant that there was a name for my suffering. I wasn't crazy or weird, like I thought for so many years." (ADAA)
thanks,
spidy.