I suffer from this with thousands of head injuries. I wanted to be the best football player ever. I started tackle at age 7 played every year to college. I can't manage a normal life, I am 34. I am getting worse. 22 years old the mental illnesses was diagnosed. No matter how good and simple I live my life I am getting worse. I was a quarterback that couldn't remember a play from the coach to a hundle. Coach in high school gave the wide recievers responsibility. Feels good that I'm not the only idiot. Doesn't change the frustration. I'm very damaged and very scared. Growing scared for me as I accept the truth by which is a new feeling because it was never about me. Scared for my loved ones because they never know what person I will wake up to be and them having to deal with my symptoms. I get it Junior Seau and Aaron Hernandez. Think about it everyday. Wish my sacrifice of my head and body paid millions for me and my family. I can't even hold a job at Taco Bell. Make millions but ur brain will be ruined. Us football players loved the game so much we forgot about ourselves. Don't ever hit ur head. Brain is to fragile.
I've suffered more than a few concussions due to violence and fighting on the streets, especially a experience where I was kicked repeatedly to the head while i was on the floor and I suffer with the same symptoms he speaks of, it's a hard thing to live with especially when you don't know what is happening. I always suffered with depression and issues with my character but after suffering concussions these problems worsened it's hard to speak of when you get them from fighting because basically it's my own fault but I was a troubled youth in the ghettos of California Los angeles, fighting is almost impossible to avoid in low income urban areas, but just as the speaker I share this comment incase anyone can benefit and learn from my mistakes
That's a pretty crazy story, I've also had a concussion and some bumps that made it worse and I'm still fighting it. I'd love to hear more about your story if you don't mind? Please feel free to contact me through my email: nizomudins@gmail.com
Yeah boxers suffer from the same thing as football players from being repeatedly getting hit in the head so that makes since from 💪👊🔫 blows to the head would call those same symptoms
I played football from age 7 to age 20 in college. At about 35 I had to start taking meds for anxiety and depression. I often can't think of words that are very easy. Mynwife and friends finish my sentences. I sometimes can't control my attitude / mood. I am 50 now and hope that I have many more years to live. Not knowing the future and my mental health is my biggest worry.
I knew a guy who had played contact football from the age of 7-19. He started acting erratically in his 50s. He left his job, his wife, and put himself in over 60,000 in debt. He finally saw a neurologist. They diagnosed him with early onset dementia. His MRI showed significant dark matter in his frontal lobe. It was heartbreaking to see him make very unhealthy choices. One of which was not going to the emergency soon enough when he fell sick. He is no longer with us. His grieving family misses him every day.
makes me wonder how many people are just walking around with brain damage from playing football in their youth. Makes you wonder a lot of things... 1M kids playing every year.
So sorry for your friend ..but my meds friends... Do tell ...too many Concussion is a risk factors for dementia ...i m pretty sure he had elevated the risk by .. other things like ( genetics , smoking , alcohol , diabetes , obesity , bp ..etc) risk factors of Concussion. Dementia exclusively from fewer concussion is very unlikely . Multiple concussion do increases the risk tho
high school kids had scholarship offers as QB and pitcher. His uncle arranged for him to talk to retirees from both sport, and he, no surprise, chose baseball.
It's sad that my mom and dad dont understand that I have concussion issues and they say I didnt take any big hits because I've never been knocked out and that I'm just being a pussy and I'm telling them you think I wake up and decide to get anxious or depressed or angry so fast like c'mon I need some support from people who been through the shit like me because nobody fuckin understands
@@Ripjaws95 I'm in a better place rn I don't do any contact I play soccer have a gf o suggest people if they're not all in on fighting to not sparr or try to look cool
I am in tears listening to him tell my story. My ex would break walls with my head on a regular basis for 12 years . Thousands of concussions , I am so afraid of dying alone yng from the constant headaches & it’s terrifying to not know where you are or who your with or how you hot there . I was on the set of Bright vomiting from fear because I had no idea where I was or how I got there . I didn’t dare work for months .
I'm so sorry to hear this, and I hope you find goodness in life and in yourself soon. Take good care of yourself and treat yourself with the love and care you deserve
@@chickenblunt I think Cte starts when your a kid we did drills just to hit some of them were called head to head. That’s when your younger and that’s when you hit the hardest and we went full contact 4 days a week and then games on Friday
Things have changed so much into understanding the damage concussions can do . The first concussion I had was the worst and permanately damaged my neck as I went head over heels on a crosscheck I didnt see coming ( then again that's how they all are anyways ..lol) This is back in 1975 but when I got to the hospital the drs advice was for my mom to check on me every couple hours to see I'm breathing still . That was how a concussion was treated then and if I was conscious I'm sure the coach would have put me back in the game . I'm already showing neurological problems that they think are related to years of head trauma and I only wish I knew then what I know now .. The only reason cte , etc seems to be growing it's because people around my age suffered repeated concussions not knowing the risks . One thing I decided to do is found a hospital in Boston that specializes in concussions and I decided to donate my brain for research on concussions . Cant think of a better way to make lemonade out of lemons .
Not trying to be an asshole at all but that's kind of common sense... If something is caused by an action and you repeat that action then the outcome will be what is expected in most cases. Or at least more often than if the action wasn't taken
I love the game, played if from 7 to 14. My kid wants to play badly. I just can't allow it knowing what I know now. there is no technique that can make it safe, repeated collisions take a toll on the brain, period. That hit in his video is sickening...and I both delivered and received hits like that as a kid. No one was teaching anything correctly back then granted. But there is no safe way for your brain to play football.
To some extent people still aren't teaching correctly. I think you're a good parent for taking your kids safety as a priority here. Most parents I know would have thrown their kids in because they're so proud to see their child on the field. I would say let them know the dangers of it. Show them this video and many videos like it. However, if they still want to I would let them when they're in high school.
@@RJLiams My kid wants to play tackle badly. He is very big for his age. I mean, really big like would probably have to play up just based on weight, and it's not blubber. I'm letting him play only flag. He has average speed and good hands so he is basically a short yardage receiver on offense. In tackle, he would be the premier force on any team of kids his age on defense and on the line...and I'm not sure any single kid would be able to tackle him. Funny thing is, there are some terrible head collisions in that sport because people aren't wearing helmets, everyone is chasing the ball in the air or diving for a flag at the same time. I've seen at least 8 head to head or shoulder to head collisions between practices and games in 2 months. None serious...only bumps so far, luckily. The coach begging the kids to stop diving and to be aware of their teammates and opponents are. Never thought this would be an issue, but I almost feel they should be wearing some sort of soft helmet.
@Richard Stephens I posted a year ago saying I wouldn't let my kid play. He's now playing. When kids half his size are playing, I finally gave in. I've monitored every collision he's had, I'm at every game and every practice. Honestly he's had more blows to the head playing in our front yard. They are tiny and they are slow. There is much less contact in practice now compared to when I played. He's played 4 games and nobody really hits hard except for a one kid we've seen. Their speed and power coming off the line produces no collisions any worse to when they wrestle in my living room. I still hope he loses interest in it before they get big enough to do any damage, and the amount of practice time compared to game time is going a long way towards making him start to lose interest, as is one of his best friends not excelling at it while excelling at every other sport and probably dropping it after one season. If he shows desire to play next season, I will probably inject some of the concussion videos in to the mix to scare him. I review my decision every practice, every game, and he is on a short leash. to me the biggest issue is the sheer size of the helmets. It's pretty hard to not make contact with someone using your head when it disproportionately larger to the rest of the size of your body ESPECIALLY with kids. If someone could develop a softer more compact helmet, it would probably go a long way in making the game safer.
Let him play. At least let him once he gets to middle school. Football teaches life lessons. Also football teaches toughness nothing else can. I understand the risks but nowadays the game is different. My hs team only hits to the ground on occasion. Most of the time we stay up… as of this year, we have done 2 full contact practices but we aren’t allowed to do full contact for more than 30 min. Not to mention most times we hit bags. We are taught to tackle differently (wrap based tackles). Our equipment is safer. However, injuries still do happen. I have had concussions but tbh it isn’t bad because we know how to treat them now. I got hit so hard I could taste blood and see tracers but once I got pulled out the doctor diagnosed me with concussion and I was required to miss 2 weeks of school by medical clearance. I had to lay in bed with no stimuli per doctors orders. After one week I felt completely fine. The other week sucked because I had nothing to do. I suffered no mental consequences (memory loss, etc). I believe the risk of concussion is low because we now know limiting stimuli helps treat them
@@squintohighlights As a teenager in high school, you feel invincible. Those NFL players did as well. We don’t understand how the brain works. Talk to us again after 20 years and see if you feel the same. I pray you’re okay, but it will be too late by then remember. My good friend here in San Diego was San Diego charger, Kris Dielman. He retired early right when news of CTE came out. He bought two houses next to each other on the beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. Smartest decision he’s ever made. Make the right decision too, please 🙏🏼.
I'm 22 years old and have had 2 documented concussions and 8 others that were undocumented. The most significant one was when I was 6; it left me unconscious for several hours and I got admitted to the hospital. After that moderate tbi I would go on to make a complete recovery but from the age of 18 and onwards is when the rest of the concussions started happening. I am definitely not same person that I used to be. I process things slower, my memory is not as good, and I notice that I stutter more so than I ever did. I just really hope that these symptoms go away with time or ease down. For males the brain doesn't stop developing until 25 years old so hopefully that does some sort of recovery for me.
Hey! This is actually my very first RUclips comment. I just felt the need to respond to you, as my situation is very similar - I'm 22 yo as well and have had several documented concussions and probably many undocumented ones due to amateur boxing in my teen years and downhill biking, as well as Tourette syndrome, which led to some (not so) funny head hits when I was a child. My thought process is noticeably slower, my short-term memory is almost non-existent and I have hard time speaking clearly - stuttering as well as forgetting the right words way to often. Unfortunately my coping mechanisms are linked with alcohol and binging on sugar - two of the worst possible things to do in this scenario, but I am trying to improve my life style, which is the only thing we can do. I hope we both make some recovery and live our lives as well as we can - unfortunately we will never be able to achieve our full potentials, but it is what it is. I would love to keep in contact with you and share information about recovery and etc. (Also I apologize for my not-so-great English, as it is not my native language)
@@asdasd-cr8cf What you just said. I'm 22 as well, my executive functions and communication skills are terrible, I just hope I don't get dementia early in life cus i low key feel it creepin in already
@@asdasd-cr8cf okay so I haven’t personally tried this, but my friend has been putting me on Lions Mane mushroom supplements (they’re not the high kind of mushrooms) and I’ve heard good things about how they can help your brain, idk how it helps specifically, but look it up. If that sounds beneficial possibly give that a try, and best of luck to you, I wish you the best
@@asdasd-cr8cfHey bro...Dont get anxious ...Have a good diet to reduce any sort of inflammation, Do mental excercises like crosswords sudoku daily , and physical excerise . Be positive you need to fight it. contact your neurologist regularly. But being a med student i can say... you can slow down the process of protein accumulation by using every part of brain .
I have family that played in the league. A good friend that we think passed from a brain injury bc half of his skull was removed and I literally saw him leave no able to talk. A man among men 6'2 ish 250+ of incredible hulk stature!!! To a shell of a man. So I have someone that played in the nfl and is now being let's say we see something going on that's out of character and I'm searching for information on head injuries and GOOD SIR THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE COURAGE TO TELL YOUR TRUTHS! YOUR EXPERIENCE..I WISH YOU THE BEST IN ALL YOUR EFFORTS TO CONTINUE ON THIS JOURNEY OF YOURS THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION IS NEEDED! AGAIN MANY BLESSINGS UPON YOU!!❤
I’ve had 13 serious concussions that I can remember, spanning from 4 years old to 30 something. Most occurred in my teens. Most of these were extreme blows to the head. I’m 47 now and noticing many effects which I assume stem from them. I’m very anti social and prefer isolation. I have what I call brain lock constantly. Just going blank. My coordination is jittery and I get tremors all over. I have a much harder time focusing on thoughts and memories. My memory is sporadic and vague, even from the day before. Not looking forward to getting older.
I'm in a similar situation. I played hockey year round from 6 yrs old until I was 26. Playing at a highly competitive level including AAA midgets, juniors and NCAA. I have been completely knocked out atleast 5 times and most likely have had up to 20 concussions without loss of consciousness. I'm 43 now, and year by year my symptoms are increasing rapidly. My memory loss, especially short term is incredible, migraines, anxiety and lack of cognitive skills are making life horrible. I've lost all my friends, and it seems like everything I touch or come in contact with ends in me destroying it. I can't work anymore, I can hardly take care of my personal hygiene. I contemplate committing suicide all the time and really don't know why I haven't done it yet. NO Dr, no psychiatrist, no therapist, not even DBT or CBT has helped me. I've seen em all, and really they're all worthless. What's worse is how Nowadays most Dr's assume everyone is lying or making up symptoms trying to get medications. Oh well...
@@nathanielwebb3167 Hey buddy, I just wanna say...I believe you. Pls look into alternative therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen and others. There may be hope. Ive heard also of brain cells regrowing. Its not over yet. All the best.
Thanks very much for sharing your story Kevin. Your symptoms sound so much like mine. I recently commented on a video done by Dr. Robert Stern - thought I'd share it here. I am of course interested in better treatment for those currently suffering from CTE, but equally concerned about the younger generation and prevention: ~~~ I am now 57 years old. Head injuries started around 7 years old (three concussions before 10, two of them unconscious). Then it was motocross, football, accidents - one of which was a fractured skull. CTE-like symptoms started to appear in my late 20's. Then the slow and steady decline. I have tried all the recommended remedies, and with much gusto and commitment. CAT scans, MRI’s, treatment plans. I have also tried so many non-conventional approaches. Without cynicism I can say conventional remedies are laughable…some caused more harm. It seems Robert Stern and for the most part the medical community mean well, but I feel compelled to say - this video (and so many others) are doing more of a disservice to those suffering from this little understood ailment. Your approach is superficial, barely one dimensional. This reminds me of my decades of struggle, watching my life and relationships fall away from me due to lack of understanding. Those that took the conventional approach in their half hearted efforts to help - diet, exercise, effort, positive thinking, etc. - all on the surface meaning well, but not really studying me and my issues, not listening...we just quickly sailed away from each other. You are pitting all those harmful concepts against those who are truly suffering, establishing further division. As a professional you have an obligation to see this side, look deeply, and do more. My heart breaks for all the others who are isolated, alienated and misunderstood. I am convinced there is an ever increasing number of people who feel like me. For this reason I feel a need to give this more exposure. I commend you for doing more than nothing, gotta start somewhere. Now I challenge you to take a closer look, this is a different animal. I have done work with water - I can "vitalize", or measurably increase the voltage of water. Plants fed this water show on average twice the biomass and nutrient density compared with control plants (and 2x the voltage). I suspect cannabis, in particular CBD, in conjunction with higher voltage water, will reduce inflammation and drive out tau protein and its nasty after effects. Any fatal / incurable disease is only labeled that until a cure is found.
I'm still broken failing to help someone I loved with CTE. The pain we go through trying to help your pain. I hate football now. I hope money and fun doesnt forever trump the care for humans. Or atleast fully educate kids like they did with smoking cigs commercials and holes in their neck as reality not to scare anyone but to accept what your fun could lead to
Yeah it’s not these athletes fault. Most of them would start playing before the age of 10 and start experience hits to the head then they would keep playing in high school and those hits to the head keep adding up. It’s not the athletes fault. They just don’t know what the affects could lead them to
I feel your pain. Helping anyone with cte, dementia or mental illness is a cold dose of reality. You realise how limited you truly are. And also or Imperfect and conditional human love truly is. I do have a deep desire to help others but the technique we have today is very limited. And those problem so pervasive. May the future bring us sophisticated tool to aleviate the pain and suffering of our love one.
This is my first time writing on RUclips but this really hits home, I’m 24 and I have 8 concussion probably more I can remember. I got them mostly when I played pop Warner football. What’s crazy is my mom knew I had concussions but she still forced me to play football I begged her to stop letting me play but she didn’t. Now I can’t even remember my family birthday family names, I can’t remember my childhood, everyday I deal with migraines, mood swings, anxiety and depression. I used to be a talkative person but now I’m always in my room and antisocial.
I just pray that one day when I die I hope I get my brain checked like I’m the will smith movie because I want the world to see that concussion are no joke and mental health is no joke I just want to be normal again but I just can’t even remember anything now
Broda you good? I'll pray for you, just do what I tell bro. Be close to God, take msm powder, ginko biloba, omega 3, fish, switch your diet to fruits vegetables and fish. There is no way God can't heal you, even if you feel like feel go for jog. Keep your self busy bro, empty mind is dangerous. Go read Tom Brady book, he has tons of brain exercise
I’m 52 yr old male, I remember my first concision (strangely) at around age 8-9. I had many more after that, even before I started playing hockey and rugby for 20 years and throw in 10 years of martial arts and they all start to add up. I’d say I’ve had over 50. Maybe more…? Affects ur brain in ways u can’t understand, like getting mad at ur wife for bringing home groceries. (No joke) But I agree totally that kids do receive many, many undiagnosed concussions that get over looked. Sad
I just had a brakeup with the most important relationship in my life. CTE. The patanoia is heartbreaking. They say n do things they cant remember. Meaningful things. And they become violent.
Such a charming guy! Wow! I bet he successfully opened a few minds and hearts! Sports are great. Gets a man women ready to deal with the harder things in life but when we see a problem we've gotta improve or beloved sport. Such a charming guy! "We are not broken, just damaged." Brilliant! ♥️
I'm 57 played Highschool football in the 70's. The drill that he talks about for us was the Oklahoma drill. 2 comes set up, one on one. One player had the ball the other was to tackle him. I hated that drill. The other drill(don't remember the name) a circle of players with one player in th middle. The player in the middle was to block the hits as other players came in to hit him one at a time from different angles. This drill was the first drill I was knocked unconscious(no idea how long). I got hit in the posterior right side of the head. I was left with lump in the back of the head the size of a large marble. This was at the beginning of practice. I was all told that I played better after the hits. I was knocked unconscious 3 time and dazed after hits several times. I was first string. The last time knocked unconscious was on lock off. Full speed hit head on. The only game I didn't play.
Thank you for sharing from your heart Kevin. Very powerful on all the parts that you touched on. I can relate to everything that you shared as well with my work in professional football and hockey. Feel big time for you...
Football should be banned and other contact sports that create devastating physical consequences for player but people don’t care because they’re being entertained and making money.
Soccer is bad too because of all the heading not many know but alot of these problems come from the neck. The atlas is a tiny bone that holds up your head and if it gets hit too much it impacts the brain stem and causes a lot of problems. There are guys that fix it they do atlas orthogonal.
I suffered many concussions played football. Wake up in the training room, get some pills given to me and got back on the field. I had a hard time remembering what I ate for dinner last night.
I had a concussion from a car accident I ended up have the worst migraine headaches u could ever imagine for a whole month I had them even after I healed I still suffered from headaches every now and then
I've always seen American 'Football' as kind of a meat headed sport. I've had a few concussions in my life (a few from bike riding in my youth, and several from my epileptic seizures) and they are awful to deal with. I hope this guy can get his health sorted out somehow, and have a reasonably normal existence...
I think I'm one of a thousand living examples of this scary stuff. I was born prematurely and suffered brain damage as a result, due to that I have cerebral palsy. Around age 10 or 11 I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I've suffered a handful of concussions so far and all I can say is that they're no joke. I'm very lucky to be where I am considering my health but I know this stuff will continue in the game of football, a sport I love. Do I want it banned? No. Do I believe it could be played in a safer way? Yes. Football is no joke people.
There's no way to play football safe at all none the helmets don't protect in any kind of way it's like that on doctor said it's like putting a ball in a jar than than rapping it with bubble rap your head is still bouncing around in your skull 💀
I’m 12 and I’ve had 7 concussions and 5 of them are from playing afl and 2 from school sometimes when I get up I nearly fall over and lose my balance and I always forget stuff my 2 closest concussion are 2 weeks. I feel you Kevin and every one else suffering from Australia 🇦🇺
If you are truly only 12 years old and you're already having all these concussions, please have your parents take you to a good doctor. And please stop playing the sports you're playing that give you these concussions. I worry about kids like you. Those concussions will cause brain damage long-term if you continue..... you don't want to be a "vegetable" by the time you're 35. Good luck to you!
Bubl Bodies thanks it’s just really tempting to stop and start playing the sport and I don’t really play video games I’m more of an outdoor kid when I go to school all the kids are like yo guys did the see the new gun or they would say look at that new monster yes I know that my channel is of games but I only upload like once a month and or week
He talks about Pituitary gland and with increased intracranial pressure from obstructions of the c spine, you can have pressure on the pit gland. this is also something Jim's doctor talks about
I was so startled by that! Full, full head collision! What the hell were they practicing? Nothing. That was completely idiot and they should not be coaching if they aren't going to protect those kids.
For children who sit around on video games and in school desks the rest of the time, the helmets are too heavy. The helmets can cause them to have neck and head injuries they wouldn't have if they weren't carrying that helmet on a weak neck for years. They have to protect their skulls, but the heavy helmets are a nightmare.
I’m 19 I have these issues, I’ve had so many concussions I can’t even count however can the brain eventually bounce back since I’m young or are these issues stuck with me for life. I’ve been to quite a few doctors but they haven’t been able to do shit tbh
Hey young man my girlfriend that I watched concussion last night and yes it was a powerful movie. That's why I'm youtubing these videos today. And reading the comments, oh they break my heart. But at 19 your brain is in a lot better shape to recover than an older person. I promise you *will* heal I have friends who do MMA and same had concussions and they did have improvements. so do everything that the science says to do and just be careful brother
I go in nature, meditate, or watch informing videos or take a cold shower. I’ve had over 9 concussions four being major and I’ve found that the only way to help myself is through discipline, growth and constant learning. The future isn’t flattering but I like to think I can take control of it
Benjamin TG thank you❤️ Its hard being so young and having post concussion syndrom, the cold showers make me dizzy but I still do it. Nature + the wim hof method is such a mind clearing exercise. I also write affirmations on paper regarding my head recovery. Things like “My brain is in perfect condition” “i think clear, quick and easy” “my brain heals quickly and perfectly” . It really works its amazing the feeling after affirmation and spending time in nature the way your head clears up. Stay strong my friend
its not a sport it based on a war stop the game There is more brain damage on the other side of the TV screen with some people thinking that footy is a way of life
maybe it seems selfish but this is the biggest reason I’ve never wanted my boys to play contact sports. They already have ADHD to begin with (as do I) but regardless, I admit I’ve tried to steer them to sports and activities that don’t involve repeated blows and jarring of the head especially. Perhaps having ADHD myself, I’m particularly hyperempathetic because there can be some parallel symptoms and I know how challenging it can make life (despite some blessings). But I also feel like these studies are important so those who rightfully choose to participate despite knowing the risks are at least aware. i also work in rehab and see the effects of traumatic brain injuries daily. It’s nothing to take lightly.
I get angry blow up and I can see it feel it but just can’t stop it and I keep going until I get light headed or almost pass out. I have days my sight is great and days everything is out of focus bad.
You should look into atlas orthogonal the problem most times is actually in your neck the top the atlas gets knocked out of place and interferes with the brain stem. It really helped me.
I never had a concussion but I remember I hit my head on a tree when I was on a bicycle, thankfully I had a helmet on. The other time I was running while getting out of the house and I jumped at the doorway and hit my head on top of the doorway (that one hurt abit)
I only played tackle football in 5th and 6th grade and we did that garbage, lineup facing each other and just take off at each other. Can't tell you how many times I saw stars from that shit, even when you take someone else down.
You stupid. You sound very delicate you probably know nothing about sports or the nfl. And plus the nfl head injurys have gone southhill for a very long time now have you even heard of Vicis Zero 1??
People get crushed and burned alive in motor races what’s your point, in boxing people die in the ring, I’m not saying it’s right, but these sports are exciting for a reason
Loss of thought mid sentence on something i'm interested and engaged talking about is super annoying, I try and remember the things around what I was talking about and sometimes the thought pops back in and other times it's just gone and not coming back, feel like i have early on dementia
Man thanks for sharing your story.. Very sorry to hear that you have to live like this and I really wish you the best. I played football in High School, Junior college, and then 2 years on a Semi-Pro team. Thankfully I played offensive line and didnt take too many head shots but I did love to hit. Hopefully they will find a way for you to find some Peace soon.
69 years old, Been knocked out my best guess over a thousand times in 16 years of playing Football at every level, never played in an NFL game though so no one is interested. I don't know if I had about 5 concussions(out cold about 5 times every practice and game) per day every day all season or 1 concussion per season. Except my senior year of high school the coaches would not let me have any contact due to breaking the sleds and injuring my teammates. I am so sorry for all the people I hurt. I hope you are all ok now and have had a good life. I guess I did not need to write anything I am 69 and either normal or close to it I think, only by the grace of God am I not killing others or myself, pretty close to normal human being in society.
I played football since I was in pop Warner and I always thought flag football was just as fun if not more because you didn't have to use pads it was more speed and skill. Because school only has tackle football I played untill junior year when I finnaly started feeling my head hurt after practice and quit. Football is no joke and my parents actually forced me to play. I love them but am still upset because I dropped outs school and live on my own because I couldn't get good grades anymore and became a an angry drug addict because I felt my brain was useless now so might as well fuck it up more with drugs. I legit felt twice as slow and now 6 years later bearly feel any smarter. Oh well
The NFL spends millions on lobbying congress people to not only avoid regulation but also to maintain their monopoly status and subsidies to build new stadiums, plus billions in sports college programs that basically are the cradle for future players
Very true. There’s also so little awareness and not a lot of pressure to do anything, or not enough People just assume if you’re athletic you’re healthy. Which is obviously not true.
Feels like there’s not really an answer and it’s really hard because my kids are on fire about sports my son already play soccer and this is striker and I have a five-year-old the size of a 10-year-old that I want to put in football and I’m not able toI mean I could, but I don’t know if I wanna risk all this doing this research is proven I don’t think it’s worth my son’s life
CTE is not caused by only concussions. It is more related to repetitive Acceleration/Deceleration micro-injuries caused by the violence caused by American Tackle Football. Helmets cannot stop CTE. The NFL has tried to institute rules to prevent head injury but these are totally ineffective. If you watch “Brutal hits in the NFL in 2023” you will see that 90% of dangerous blows to the head are not called or penalized. The game is incredibly violent, high-speed, muscular, financial, power-based, and incurable! This speaker has severe CTE and his condition is permanent and incurable. I wish this speaker good luck but he will most likely get progressively worse. He is another testament to the need to ban American Tackle Football and find better ways to have fun!
I played center and linebacker for over a decade in Texas. I can’t remember things anymore. I know it’s gonna get worse. But it was worth it. I love football.
K Cuba I think you’re right. I loved and played football my entire life. After high school, and multiple concussions, I randomly became less interested in football... played 3 years in college, and looking back now, I truly believe I have another purpose here. Growing up I busted my ass as much as possible,to train well during off seasons.. in college I could never fully buy in. Was a very confusing time for me, and I still think about why?!.
2enchant what’s factual about what you’re saying ? You didn’t play ball that long at all to know how serious it gets ..I only played to the D1 level but my symptoms started in high school
Your stupid clearly you don't know what he's talking about because you've never played football don't compare kiddie football to football . You gotta an idiot to compare those. Consider you never played football kidie football don't count
I suffer from this with thousands of head injuries. I wanted to be the best football player ever. I started tackle at age 7 played every year to college. I can't manage a normal life, I am 34. I am getting worse. 22 years old the mental illnesses was diagnosed. No matter how good and simple I live my life I am getting worse. I was a quarterback that couldn't remember a play from the coach to a hundle. Coach in high school gave the wide recievers responsibility. Feels good that I'm not the only idiot. Doesn't change the frustration. I'm very damaged and very scared. Growing scared for me as I accept the truth by which is a new feeling because it was never about me. Scared for my loved ones because they never know what person I will wake up to be and them having to deal with my symptoms. I get it Junior Seau and Aaron Hernandez. Think about it everyday. Wish my sacrifice of my head and body paid millions for me and my family. I can't even hold a job at Taco Bell. Make millions but ur brain will be ruined. Us football players loved the game so much we forgot about ourselves. Don't ever hit ur head. Brain is to fragile.
Stay strong brother. Praying for you.
I hope life gets better for you
Hope you're well brother, glad I quit boxing in my teens. My heart goes out to you man it must be tough.
You may want to try out energy healing like acupuncture or reiki
Its ok bro youl be ok
I've suffered more than a few concussions due to violence and fighting on the streets, especially a experience where I was kicked repeatedly to the head while i was on the floor and I suffer with the same symptoms he speaks of, it's a hard thing to live with especially when you don't know what is happening. I always suffered with depression and issues with my character but after suffering concussions these problems worsened it's hard to speak of when you get them from fighting because basically it's my own fault but I was a troubled youth in the ghettos of California Los angeles, fighting is almost impossible to avoid in low income urban areas, but just as the speaker I share this comment incase anyone can benefit and learn from my mistakes
That's a pretty crazy story, I've also had a concussion and some bumps that made it worse and I'm still fighting it. I'd love to hear more about your story if you don't mind? Please feel free to contact me through my email: nizomudins@gmail.com
@Ryan Mozert what's msm
You're not alone. There are a lot of people dealing with this type of thing. Seek help if you need it. I know it can be hard to deal with at times.
Yeah boxers suffer from the same thing as football players from being repeatedly getting hit in the head so that makes since from 💪👊🔫 blows to the head would call those same symptoms
Much love brother, your story is very moving
I played football from age 7 to age 20 in college. At about 35 I had to start taking meds for anxiety and depression. I often can't think of words that are very easy. Mynwife and friends finish my sentences. I sometimes can't control my attitude / mood. I am 50 now and hope that I have many more years to live. Not knowing the future and my mental health is my biggest worry.
I knew a guy who had played contact football from the age of 7-19. He started acting erratically in his 50s. He left his job, his wife, and put himself in over 60,000 in debt. He finally saw a neurologist. They diagnosed him with early onset dementia. His MRI showed significant dark matter in his frontal lobe. It was heartbreaking to see him make very unhealthy choices. One of which was not going to the emergency soon enough when he fell sick. He is no longer with us. His grieving family misses him every day.
makes me wonder how many people are just walking around with brain damage from playing football in their youth. Makes you wonder a lot of things... 1M kids playing every year.
So sorry for your friend ..but
my meds friends... Do tell ...too many Concussion is a risk factors for dementia ...i m pretty sure he had elevated the risk by .. other things like ( genetics , smoking , alcohol , diabetes , obesity , bp ..etc) risk factors of Concussion. Dementia exclusively from fewer concussion is very unlikely . Multiple concussion do increases the risk tho
Watch “Am I Crazy” very enlightening documentary on the whole picture of “CTE”
high school kids had scholarship offers as QB and pitcher. His uncle arranged for him to talk to retirees from both sport, and he, no surprise, chose baseball.
It's sad that my mom and dad dont understand that I have concussion issues and they say I didnt take any big hits because I've never been knocked out and that I'm just being a pussy and I'm telling them you think I wake up and decide to get anxious or depressed or angry so fast like c'mon I need some support from people who been through the shit like me because nobody fuckin understands
I understand how that can be. If you need to talk I'm on discord, usually playing daily, lmk.
@@Ripjaws95 I'm in a better place rn I don't do any contact I play soccer have a gf o suggest people if they're not all in on fighting to not sparr or try to look cool
I am in tears listening to him tell my story. My ex would break walls with my head on a regular basis for 12 years .
Thousands of concussions , I am so afraid of dying alone yng from the constant headaches & it’s terrifying to not know where you are or who your with or how you hot there . I was on the set of Bright vomiting from fear because I had no idea where I was or how I got there .
I didn’t dare work for months .
This story makes me sad and angry. I hope your scumbag ex got what he deserved. Please, stay well and surround yourself with people who care about you
Stay strong please...
I'm so sorry to hear this, and I hope you find goodness in life and in yourself soon. Take good care of yourself and treat yourself with the love and care you deserve
I am very sad mrs. Please stay strong.
Damn
Imagine all those hit drills we did In little league and high school for no reason
Wtf 😂😂
I honestly think those have impacted me
Little league football coaches are idiots
I played for 10 years not knowing helmet to helmet was illegal. Coaches taught it, refs never called it.
@@chickenblunt I think Cte starts when your a kid we did drills just to hit some of them were called head to head. That’s when your younger and that’s when you hit the hardest and we went full contact 4 days a week and then games on Friday
Things have changed so much into understanding the damage concussions can do .
The first concussion I had was the worst and permanately damaged my neck as I went head over heels on a crosscheck I didnt see coming ( then again that's how they all are anyways ..lol)
This is back in 1975 but when I got to the hospital the drs advice was for my mom to check on me every couple hours to see I'm breathing still .
That was how a concussion was treated then and if I was conscious I'm sure the coach would have put me back in the game .
I'm already showing neurological problems that they think are related to years of head trauma and I only wish I knew then what I know now ..
The only reason cte , etc seems to be growing it's because people around my age suffered repeated concussions not knowing the risks .
One thing I decided to do is found a hospital in Boston that specializes in concussions and I decided to donate my brain for research on concussions .
Cant think of a better way to make lemonade out of lemons .
Dr Omalu said repetitive head impact is more dangerous meaning longer you play and get hit the higher chance of cte.
Not trying to be an asshole at all but that's kind of common sense... If something is caused by an action and you repeat that action then the outcome will be what is expected in most cases. Or at least more often than if the action wasn't taken
@@fordprefect894 yeah the original commenter meant minor repetitive head impacts from routine training drills as opposed to full blown concussions
I love the game, played if from 7 to 14. My kid wants to play badly. I just can't allow it knowing what I know now. there is no technique that can make it safe, repeated collisions take a toll on the brain, period. That hit in his video is sickening...and I both delivered and received hits like that as a kid. No one was teaching anything correctly back then granted. But there is no safe way for your brain to play football.
To some extent people still aren't teaching correctly. I think you're a good parent for taking your kids safety as a priority here. Most parents I know would have thrown their kids in because they're so proud to see their child on the field.
I would say let them know the dangers of it. Show them this video and many videos like it. However, if they still want to I would let them when they're in high school.
@@RJLiams My kid wants to play tackle badly. He is very big for his age. I mean, really big like would probably have to play up just based on weight, and it's not blubber. I'm letting him play only flag. He has average speed and good hands so he is basically a short yardage receiver on offense. In tackle, he would be the premier force on any team of kids his age on defense and on the line...and I'm not sure any single kid would be able to tackle him.
Funny thing is, there are some terrible head collisions in that sport because people aren't wearing helmets, everyone is chasing the ball in the air or diving for a flag at the same time. I've seen at least 8 head to head or shoulder to head collisions between practices and games in 2 months. None serious...only bumps so far, luckily. The coach begging the kids to stop diving and to be aware of their teammates and opponents are. Never thought this would be an issue, but I almost feel they should be wearing some sort of soft helmet.
@Richard Stephens I posted a year ago saying I wouldn't let my kid play.
He's now playing. When kids half his size are playing, I finally gave in. I've monitored every collision he's had, I'm at every game and every practice. Honestly he's had more blows to the head playing in our front yard. They are tiny and they are slow. There is much less contact in practice now compared to when I played. He's played 4 games and nobody really hits hard except for a one kid we've seen. Their speed and power coming off the line produces no collisions any worse to when they wrestle in my living room.
I still hope he loses interest in it before they get big enough to do any damage, and the amount of practice time compared to game time is going a long way towards making him start to lose interest, as is one of his best friends not excelling at it while excelling at every other sport and probably dropping it after one season. If he shows desire to play next season, I will probably inject some of the concussion videos in to the mix to scare him.
I review my decision every practice, every game, and he is on a short leash.
to me the biggest issue is the sheer size of the helmets. It's pretty hard to not make contact with someone using your head when it disproportionately larger to the rest of the size of your body ESPECIALLY with kids. If someone could develop a softer more compact helmet, it would probably go a long way in making the game safer.
Let him play. At least let him once he gets to middle school. Football teaches life lessons. Also football teaches toughness nothing else can. I understand the risks but nowadays the game is different. My hs team only hits to the ground on occasion. Most of the time we stay up… as of this year, we have done 2 full contact practices but we aren’t allowed to do full contact for more than 30 min. Not to mention most times we hit bags. We are taught to tackle differently (wrap based tackles). Our equipment is safer. However, injuries still do happen. I have had concussions but tbh it isn’t bad because we know how to treat them now. I got hit so hard I could taste blood and see tracers but once I got pulled out the doctor diagnosed me with concussion and I was required to miss 2 weeks of school by medical clearance. I had to lay in bed with no stimuli per doctors orders. After one week I felt completely fine. The other week sucked because I had nothing to do. I suffered no mental consequences (memory loss, etc). I believe the risk of concussion is low because we now know limiting stimuli helps treat them
@@squintohighlights As a teenager in high school, you feel invincible. Those NFL players did as well. We don’t understand how the brain works. Talk to us again after 20 years and see if you feel the same. I pray you’re okay, but it will be too late by then remember. My good friend here in San Diego was San Diego charger, Kris Dielman. He retired early right when news of CTE came out. He bought two houses next to each other on the beach in Pacific Beach, San Diego. Smartest decision he’s ever made. Make the right decision too, please 🙏🏼.
Saw this 3 Years ago when he first said all this. Only 37K views. Sad this doesn't have more.
I'm 22 years old and have had 2 documented concussions and 8 others that were undocumented. The most significant one was when I was 6; it left me unconscious for several hours and I got admitted to the hospital. After that moderate tbi I would go on to make a complete recovery but from the age of 18 and onwards is when the rest of the concussions started happening. I am definitely not same person that I used to be. I process things slower, my memory is not as good, and I notice that I stutter more so than I ever did. I just really hope that these symptoms go away with time or ease down. For males the brain doesn't stop developing until 25 years old so hopefully that does some sort of recovery for me.
Hey! This is actually my very first RUclips comment. I just felt the need to respond to you, as my situation is very similar - I'm 22 yo as well and have had several documented concussions and probably many undocumented ones due to amateur boxing in my teen years and downhill biking, as well as Tourette syndrome, which led to some (not so) funny head hits when I was a child. My thought process is noticeably slower, my short-term memory is almost non-existent and I have hard time speaking clearly - stuttering as well as forgetting the right words way to often. Unfortunately my coping mechanisms are linked with alcohol and binging on sugar - two of the worst possible things to do in this scenario, but I am trying to improve my life style, which is the only thing we can do. I hope we both make some recovery and live our lives as well as we can - unfortunately we will never be able to achieve our full potentials, but it is what it is. I would love to keep in contact with you and share information about recovery and etc. (Also I apologize for my not-so-great English, as it is not my native language)
@@asdasd-cr8cf What you just said. I'm 22 as well, my executive functions and communication skills are terrible, I just hope I don't get dementia early in life cus i low key feel it creepin in already
@@mattw5840 Well, a year has passed since that comment, it's speculated now by doctors that I have early onset, so cheers :D
@@asdasd-cr8cf okay so I haven’t personally tried this, but my friend has been putting me on Lions Mane mushroom supplements (they’re not the high kind of mushrooms) and I’ve heard good things about how they can help your brain, idk how it helps specifically, but look it up. If that sounds beneficial possibly give that a try, and best of luck to you, I wish you the best
@@asdasd-cr8cfHey bro...Dont get anxious ...Have a good diet to reduce any sort of inflammation, Do mental excercises like crosswords sudoku daily , and physical excerise . Be positive you need to fight it. contact your neurologist regularly. But being a med student i can say... you can slow down the process of protein accumulation by using every part of brain .
I have family that played in the league. A good friend that we think passed from a brain injury bc half of his skull was removed and I literally saw him leave no able to talk. A man among men 6'2 ish 250+ of incredible hulk stature!!! To a shell of a man. So I have someone that played in the nfl and is now being let's say we see something going on that's out of character and I'm searching for information on head injuries and GOOD SIR THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE COURAGE TO TELL YOUR TRUTHS! YOUR EXPERIENCE..I WISH YOU THE BEST IN ALL YOUR EFFORTS TO CONTINUE ON THIS JOURNEY OF YOURS THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION IS NEEDED! AGAIN MANY BLESSINGS UPON YOU!!❤
You know you got a concussion when you feel the sound. That’s when you know you just fucked up
I’ve had 13 serious concussions that I can remember, spanning from 4 years old to 30 something. Most occurred in my teens. Most of these were extreme blows to the head. I’m 47 now and noticing many effects which I assume stem from them. I’m very anti social and prefer isolation. I have what I call brain lock constantly. Just going blank. My coordination is jittery and I get tremors all over. I have a much harder time focusing on thoughts and memories. My memory is sporadic and vague, even from the day before. Not looking forward to getting older.
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@@michaelheythaler5911 Ive heard Joe Namath say he got tremendous benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Maybe thats something you could look into
I'm in a similar situation. I played hockey year round from 6 yrs old until I was 26. Playing at a highly competitive level including AAA midgets, juniors and NCAA. I have been completely knocked out atleast 5 times and most likely have had up to 20 concussions without loss of consciousness.
I'm 43 now, and year by year my symptoms are increasing rapidly. My memory loss, especially short term is incredible, migraines, anxiety and lack of cognitive skills are making life horrible. I've lost all my friends, and it seems like everything I touch or come in contact with ends in me destroying it. I can't work anymore, I can hardly take care of my personal hygiene. I contemplate committing suicide all the time and really don't know why I haven't done it yet.
NO Dr, no psychiatrist, no therapist, not even DBT or CBT has helped me. I've seen em all, and really they're all worthless. What's worse is how Nowadays most Dr's assume everyone is lying or making up symptoms trying to get medications.
Oh well...
@@nathanielwebb3167 Hey buddy, I just wanna say...I believe you. Pls look into alternative therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen and others. There may be hope. Ive heard also of brain cells regrowing. Its not over yet. All the best.
Thanks very much for sharing your story Kevin. Your symptoms sound so much like mine. I recently commented on a video done by Dr. Robert Stern - thought I'd share it here. I am of course interested in better treatment for those currently suffering from CTE, but equally concerned about the younger generation and prevention:
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I am now 57 years old. Head injuries started around 7 years old (three concussions before 10, two of them unconscious). Then it was motocross, football, accidents - one of which was a fractured skull. CTE-like symptoms started to appear in my late 20's. Then the slow and steady decline.
I have tried all the recommended remedies, and with much gusto and commitment. CAT scans, MRI’s, treatment plans. I have also tried so many non-conventional approaches. Without cynicism I can say conventional remedies are laughable…some caused more harm.
It seems Robert Stern and for the most part the medical community mean well, but I feel compelled to say - this video (and so many others) are doing more of a disservice to those suffering from this little understood ailment. Your approach is superficial, barely one dimensional. This reminds me of my decades of struggle, watching my life and relationships fall away from me due to lack of understanding. Those that took the conventional approach in their half hearted efforts to help - diet, exercise, effort, positive thinking, etc. - all on the surface meaning well, but not really studying me and my issues, not listening...we just quickly sailed away from each other. You are pitting all those harmful concepts against those who are truly suffering, establishing further division. As a professional you have an obligation to see this side, look deeply, and do more.
My heart breaks for all the others who are isolated, alienated and misunderstood. I am convinced there is an ever increasing number of people who feel like me. For this reason I feel a need to give this more exposure.
I commend you for doing more than nothing, gotta start somewhere. Now I challenge you to take a closer look, this is a different animal. I have done work with water - I can "vitalize", or measurably increase the voltage of water. Plants fed this water show on average twice the biomass and nutrient density compared with control plants (and 2x the voltage). I suspect cannabis, in particular CBD, in conjunction with higher voltage water, will reduce inflammation and drive out tau protein and its nasty after effects.
Any fatal / incurable disease is only labeled that until a cure is found.
I'm still broken failing to help someone I loved with CTE. The pain we go through trying to help your pain. I hate football now. I hope money and fun doesnt forever trump the care for humans. Or atleast fully educate kids like they did with smoking cigs commercials and holes in their neck as reality not to scare anyone but to accept what your fun could lead to
Yeah it’s not these athletes fault. Most of them would start playing before the age of 10 and start experience hits to the head then they would keep playing in high school and those hits to the head keep adding up. It’s not the athletes fault. They just don’t know what the affects could lead them to
I feel your pain. Helping anyone with cte, dementia or mental illness is a cold dose of reality. You realise how limited you truly are. And also or Imperfect and conditional human love truly is. I do have a deep desire to help others but the technique we have today is very limited. And those problem so pervasive. May the future bring us sophisticated tool to aleviate the pain and suffering of our love one.
This is my first time writing on RUclips but this really hits home, I’m 24 and I have 8 concussion probably more I can remember. I got them mostly when I played pop Warner football. What’s crazy is my mom knew I had concussions but she still forced me to play football I begged her to stop letting me play but she didn’t. Now I can’t even remember my family birthday family names, I can’t remember my childhood, everyday I deal with migraines, mood swings, anxiety and depression. I used to be a talkative person but now I’m always in my room and antisocial.
I just pray that one day when I die I hope I get my brain checked like I’m the will smith movie because I want the world to see that concussion are no joke and mental health is no joke I just want to be normal again but I just can’t even remember anything now
Broda you good? I'll pray for you, just do what I tell bro. Be close to God, take msm powder, ginko biloba, omega 3, fish, switch your diet to fruits vegetables and fish. There is no way God can't heal you, even if you feel like feel go for jog. Keep your self busy bro, empty mind is dangerous. Go read Tom Brady book, he has tons of brain exercise
I'm really sorry to hear that. I don't think CTE is taken seriously enough even today.
Sorry for you pain dear friend. And your mon wouldn't force if she knew the consequences.
I’m 52 yr old male, I remember my first concision (strangely) at around age 8-9. I had many more after that, even before I started playing hockey and rugby for 20 years and throw in 10 years of martial arts and they all start to add up. I’d say I’ve had over 50. Maybe more…? Affects ur brain in ways u can’t understand, like getting mad at ur wife for bringing home groceries. (No joke)
But I agree totally that kids do receive many, many undiagnosed concussions that get over looked. Sad
100% got concussions as a kid playing sport
I just had a brakeup with the most important relationship in my life. CTE. The patanoia is heartbreaking. They say n do things they cant remember. Meaningful things. And they become violent.
Im not sure if I ever will not cry about it.
Donna Does-Gorsuch stay strong . GOD Bless you..
Such a charming guy! Wow! I bet he successfully opened a few minds and hearts! Sports are great. Gets a man women ready to deal with the harder things in life but when we see a problem we've gotta improve or beloved sport. Such a charming guy! "We are not broken, just damaged." Brilliant! ♥️
I'm 57 played Highschool football in the 70's. The drill that he talks about for us was the Oklahoma drill. 2 comes set up, one on one. One player had the ball the other was to tackle him. I hated that drill. The other drill(don't remember the name) a circle of players with one player in th middle. The player in the middle was to block the hits as other players came in to hit him one at a time from different angles. This drill was the first drill I was knocked unconscious(no idea how long). I got hit in the posterior right side of the head. I was left with lump in the back of the head the size of a large marble. This was at the beginning of practice. I was all told that I played better after the hits. I was knocked unconscious 3 time and dazed after hits several times. I was first string. The last time knocked unconscious was on lock off. Full speed hit head on. The only game I didn't play.
The second drill your talking about, is called " the bull in the ring" drill.
bull in the middle?
Thank you for sharing from your heart Kevin. Very powerful on all the parts that you touched on. I can relate to everything that you shared as well with my work in professional football and hockey. Feel big time for you...
Football should be banned and other contact sports that create devastating physical consequences for player but people don’t care because they’re being entertained and making money.
Soccer is bad too because of all the heading not many know but alot of these problems come from the neck. The atlas is a tiny bone that holds up your head and if it gets hit too much it impacts the brain stem and causes a lot of problems. There are guys that fix it they do atlas orthogonal.
I suffered many concussions played football. Wake up in the training room, get some pills given to me and got back on the field. I had a hard time remembering what I ate for dinner last night.
Bro I’m going through the same thing you got a number brother
Bless him for taking the time to talk about this important subject. 💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗
There is no way to safely play football...the human body was not designed to play football...
I had a concussion from a car accident I ended up have the worst migraine headaches u could ever imagine for a whole month I had them even after I healed I still suffered from headaches every now and then
Thank you Kevin for sharing your experience!
That guy is brilliant. Thanks for posting. From Australia 🇦🇺
I've always seen American 'Football' as kind of a meat headed sport. I've had a few concussions in my life (a few from bike riding in my youth, and several from my epileptic seizures) and they are awful to deal with. I hope this guy can get his health sorted out somehow, and have a reasonably normal existence...
What about rugby?
I've had nausea dizziness headaches and blurred vision with out hitting my head
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I think I'm one of a thousand living examples of this scary stuff. I was born prematurely and suffered brain damage as a result, due to that I have cerebral palsy. Around age 10 or 11 I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I've suffered a handful of concussions so far and all I can say is that they're no joke. I'm very lucky to be where I am considering my health but I know this stuff will continue in the game of football, a sport I love. Do I want it banned? No. Do I believe it could be played in a safer way? Yes. Football is no joke people.
There's no way to play football safe at all none the helmets don't protect in any kind of way it's like that on doctor said it's like putting a ball in a jar than than rapping it with bubble rap your head is still bouncing around in your skull 💀
How many have you had? There was a study done in just 1 out of 1-10 had it and all had concussions or head injuries from seizures.
I’m 12 and I’ve had 7 concussions and 5 of them are from playing afl and 2 from school sometimes when I get up I nearly fall over and lose my balance and I always forget stuff my 2 closest concussion are 2 weeks. I feel you Kevin and every one else suffering from Australia 🇦🇺
If you are truly only 12 years old and you're already having all these concussions, please have your parents take you to a good doctor. And please stop playing the sports you're playing that give you these concussions. I worry about kids like you. Those concussions will cause brain damage long-term if you continue..... you don't want to be a "vegetable" by the time you're 35. Good luck to you!
Kira S. Yes I am 12 and the doctor said I can keep playing the sport I love 💖
I know you are young but I personally think you should stop playing sports and video games for a while (my opinion, I’m just worried bro)
Bubl Bodies thanks it’s just really tempting to stop and start playing the sport and I don’t really play video games I’m more of an outdoor kid when I go to school all the kids are like yo guys did the see the new gun or they would say look at that new monster yes I know that my channel is of games but I only upload like once a month and or week
dude u are fucked lmao
He talks about Pituitary gland and with increased intracranial pressure from obstructions of the c spine, you can have pressure on the pit gland. this is also something Jim's doctor talks about
If some coach did that to my baby I'd literally punch him. But I wouldn't let my kid play football. Not in any universe
I was so startled by that! Full, full head collision! What the hell were they practicing? Nothing. That was completely idiot and they should not be coaching if they aren't going to protect those kids.
@@DillyDallyLove those coaches should be fired at a minimum. That was sadistic.
@@michah321 agreed 💯
For children who sit around on video games and in school desks the rest of the time, the helmets are too heavy. The helmets can cause them to have neck and head injuries they wouldn't have if they weren't carrying that helmet on a weak neck for years. They have to protect their skulls, but the heavy helmets are a nightmare.
I’m 19 I have these issues, I’ve had so many concussions I can’t even count however can the brain eventually bounce back since I’m young or are these issues stuck with me for life. I’ve been to quite a few doctors but they haven’t been able to do shit tbh
Hey young man my girlfriend that I watched concussion last night and yes it was a powerful movie. That's why I'm youtubing these videos today. And reading the comments, oh they break my heart. But at 19 your brain is in a lot better shape to recover than an older person. I promise you *will* heal I have friends who do MMA and same had concussions and they did have improvements. so do everything that the science says to do and just be careful brother
I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing your story.
The mood swings and anxiety are both very unpredictable and tricky to cope with. Anyone develop a good strategy?
I go in nature, meditate, or watch informing videos or take a cold shower. I’ve had over 9 concussions four being major and I’ve found that the only way to help myself is through discipline, growth and constant learning. The future isn’t flattering but I like to think I can take control of it
@@TonyPproduction Wow, inspiring mindset. You are a strong human being!
Benjamin TG thank you❤️ Its hard being so young and having post concussion syndrom, the cold showers make me dizzy but I still do it. Nature + the wim hof method is such a mind clearing exercise. I also write affirmations on paper regarding my head recovery. Things like “My brain is in perfect condition” “i think clear, quick and easy” “my brain heals quickly and perfectly” . It really works its amazing the feeling after affirmation and spending time in nature the way your head clears up. Stay strong my friend
@@TonyPproduction You too pal. Must be very difficult!
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A sport where you wind up dying in a horrible way is not a sport, it's spectacle torture.
opsimathics your stupid
It's everything you can get conccusion shit I slipt over the steps at a hotel landed my head on the wall ended up having few conccusion
its not a sport it based on a war stop the game There is more brain damage on the other side of the TV screen with some people thinking that footy is a way of life
opsimathics facts
maybe it seems selfish but this is the biggest reason I’ve never wanted my boys to play contact sports. They already have ADHD to begin with (as do I) but regardless, I admit I’ve tried to steer them to sports and activities that don’t involve repeated blows and jarring of the head especially. Perhaps having ADHD myself, I’m particularly hyperempathetic because there can be some parallel symptoms and I know how challenging it can make life (despite some blessings). But I also feel like these studies are important so those who rightfully choose to participate despite knowing the risks are at least aware. i also work in rehab and see the effects of traumatic brain injuries daily. It’s nothing to take lightly.
You’re not selfish! You’re a very good father who cares and love his kids! Keep them away from dangerous sports!
@@Joycemcnamara I’m a mother actually 😆 but thank you so much for your very kind words 🙏🙏🙏 all the best to you
This is a fantastic talk with great points made especially concerning youth football.
Just watch movie "Concussion "
Thank you man I would definitely watch it it
Probably a good movie, but it’s probably excagaterated at some points for propagating propaganda
There’s much more humanity in this
Good movie. Will smith nailed it. I think he was pissed for oscar snub.
I get angry blow up and I can see it feel it but just can’t stop it and I keep going until I get light headed or almost pass out. I have days my sight is great and days everything is out of focus bad.
You should look into atlas orthogonal the problem most times is actually in your neck the top the atlas gets knocked out of place and interferes with the brain stem. It really helped me.
If you played QB and WR , dude is a unique athlete. Great you could walk away and have your mind intact .
I never had a concussion but I remember I hit my head on a tree when I was on a bicycle, thankfully I had a helmet on. The other time I was running while getting out of the house and I jumped at the doorway and hit my head on top of the doorway (that one hurt abit)
Kids shouldn’t play contact sports
Do you think this can't effect playing darts losing focus ?
I think the light sensitivity and headaches are the worst
I only played tackle football in 5th and 6th grade and we did that garbage, lineup facing each other and just take off at each other. Can't tell you how many times I saw stars from that shit, even when you take someone else down.
This guy really convinced me 100% that he's damaged when towards the end he still recommended playing football.
This is sad. You can hear the pain in his voice. Thank you for this speech. Please ban football and the NFL, they are modern day gladiator arenas.
You stupid. You sound very delicate you probably know nothing about sports or the nfl. And plus the nfl head injurys have gone southhill for a very long time now have you even heard of Vicis Zero 1??
football will never be banned but i will agree this is a sad story.
People get crushed and burned alive in motor races what’s your point, in boxing people die in the ring, I’m not saying it’s right, but these sports are exciting for a reason
Im not saying CTE isnt a serious thing but i am a diagnosed severe ADHD and i also have all these symptoms. Ive never been hit in the head in my life.
Loss of thought mid sentence on something i'm interested and engaged talking about is super annoying, I try and remember the things around what I was talking about and sometimes the thought pops back in and other times it's just gone and not coming back, feel like i have early on dementia
Don't let your children play football
This sucks my sons in soccer and the other one wants to do football I’m so scared though
Man thanks for sharing your story.. Very sorry to hear that you have to live like this and I really wish you the best. I played football in High School, Junior college, and then 2 years on a Semi-Pro team. Thankfully I played offensive line and didnt take too many head shots but I did love to hit. Hopefully they will find a way for you to find some Peace soon.
69 years old, Been knocked out my best guess over a thousand times in 16 years of playing Football at every level, never played in an NFL game though so no one is interested. I don't know if I had about 5 concussions(out cold about 5 times every practice and game) per day every day all season or 1 concussion per season. Except my senior year of high school the coaches would not let me have any contact due to breaking the sleds and injuring my teammates. I am so sorry for all the people I hurt. I hope you are all ok now and have had a good life. I guess I did not need to write anything I am 69 and either normal or close to it I think, only by the grace of God am I not killing others or myself, pretty close to normal human being in society.
Probably genetic.Because some people (most of them) Got cte and sometimes people get it sometimes not
This man is a revelation to me.
Lots of concussions major has injury where do I start help where do I start my general doctor is like so what oh well
How is Kevin doing these days? I hope well
I played football since I was in pop Warner and I always thought flag football was just as fun if not more because you didn't have to use pads it was more speed and skill. Because school only has tackle football I played untill junior year when I finnaly started feeling my head hurt after practice and quit. Football is no joke and my parents actually forced me to play. I love them but am still upset because I dropped outs school and live on my own because I couldn't get good grades anymore and became a an angry drug addict because I felt my brain was useless now so might as well fuck it up more with drugs. I legit felt twice as slow and now 6 years later bearly feel any smarter. Oh well
I feel his pain
The NFL spends millions on lobbying congress people to not only avoid regulation but also to maintain their monopoly status and subsidies to build new stadiums, plus billions in sports college programs that basically are the cradle for future players
Very true. There’s also so little awareness and not a lot of pressure to do anything, or not enough
People just assume if you’re athletic you’re healthy. Which is obviously not true.
Feels like there’s not really an answer and it’s really hard because my kids are on fire about sports my son already play soccer and this is striker and I have a five-year-old the size of a 10-year-old that I want to put in football and I’m not able toI mean I could, but I don’t know if I wanna risk all this doing this research is proven I don’t think it’s worth my son’s life
CTE is not caused by only concussions. It is more related to repetitive Acceleration/Deceleration micro-injuries caused by the violence caused by American Tackle Football. Helmets cannot stop CTE. The NFL has tried to institute rules to prevent head injury but these are totally ineffective. If you watch “Brutal hits in the NFL in 2023” you will see that 90% of dangerous blows to the head are not called or penalized. The game is incredibly violent, high-speed, muscular, financial, power-based, and incurable! This speaker has severe CTE and his condition is permanent and incurable. I wish this speaker good luck but he will most likely get progressively worse. He is another testament to the need to ban American Tackle Football and find better ways to have fun!
Thank you Kevin
Thank you Mr. Drake
I think I have this... no one knows but it’s taken my family bc they think I’m a psychopath
Football should be banned in schools until age 18.
0:35 - What tf is that.
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Football will damage your child's brain plane and simple.🤦♂️ Your child your choice 🤷♂️✌
Thank you
I played center and linebacker for over a decade in Texas. I can’t remember things anymore. I know it’s gonna get worse. But it was worth it. I love football.
19:10 airport
That little child was hurt badly smh
Crazy starting football at 5 years old. What kind of parents would allow it? Not smart
That video of the kids is sickening...
Smoke Mary Jane my friend....football ruins ur head
..I'm in the same boat
Overall, football is dying out anyways.
Leave it to the jocks and those who have no other means of living to play this sport.
K Cuba I think you’re right. I loved and played football my entire life. After high school, and multiple concussions, I randomly became less interested in football... played 3 years in college, and looking back now, I truly believe I have another purpose here. Growing up I busted my ass as much as possible,to train well during off seasons.. in college I could never fully buy in. Was a very confusing time for me, and I still think about why?!.
please tell me how the sport is dying?
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yes, and im glad its dying off. i've never been a football fan, i hate crowds and violence
Uhmm
Thank you i think football shoul be abolished
10 meds? Go to counseling. Alright I understand for panic attacks and migraines but all the other stuff I don’t know.
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I only played little league football and I am fine as an adult. I don't know what this guy is talking about. The game was safe.
2enchant It only gets worse as you get older when guys get bigger and people hit A LOT harder :)
Matt Beeman I’m talking about high school for the most part :)
JeBron Lames I am speaking facts brother
2enchant what’s factual about what you’re saying ? You didn’t play ball that long at all to know how serious it gets ..I only played to the D1 level but my symptoms started in high school
Your stupid clearly you don't know what he's talking about because you've never played football don't compare kiddie football to football . You gotta an idiot to compare those. Consider you never played football kidie football don't count
Any parent that let’s their kid play football should be arrested for child abuse😮