Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios says that he had “suicidal thoughts” and he felt he “couldn’t talk or trust anyone.” In an Instagram post the 26-year-old tennis player wrote that he is “proud” to say that he has “completely turned” himself around and he has “a completely different outlook on everything.” The Australian tennis player shared his message in an Instagram post, on February 25 (Thursday).
Kyrgios writes
"This was me 3 years ago at the Australian Open. Most would assume I was doing ok mentally or enjoying my life… it was one of my darkest periods," wrote the 26-year-old.
"If you look closely, on my right arm you can see my self-harm. I was having suicidal thoughts and was literally struggling to get out of bed, let alone play in front of millions. I was lonely, depressed, negative, abusing alcohol, drugs, pushed away family & friends. I felt as if I couldn't talk or trust anyone.
"I know that day to day life can seem extremely exhausting, impossible at times. I understand that you feel if you open up it may make you feel weak, or scared. I'm telling you right now, it's OK, you are not alone," he further added.
Recent victory
Recently, Kyrgios and his Australian partner Thanasi Kokkinakis won the Australia Open men’s doubles title and they became the first Australian pair to win a men’s double title at the Australian Open since 1997.
Kyrgios, who is currently ranked 137th concluded his post on Instagram by saying that “don't feel as if you are alone.”
"Please, don't feel as if you are alone, if you feel as if you can't talk to anyone, I'm here, reach out.
”I’m proud to say I’ve completely turned myself around and have a completely different outlook on everything, I don’t take one moment for granted. I want you to be able to reach your full potential and smile. This life is beautiful.”
Previously, another tennis player Naomi Osaka had withdrawn from French Open to preserve her mental health. Osaka had also skipped a press conference during the French Open tournament. Though, she was fined for not attending the press conference.
