I was really moved to watch a sporting hero of mine Freddie Flintoff talking about Depression – we need more people to open up and discuss this very real problem so people feel supported, nurtured and understood. Watch it here on BBC i player
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b019gbpk/Freddie_Flintoff_Hidden_Side_of_Sport/
Flintoff: Depression is crippling… I cried in front of my dad and retiring was all I’d think about
Depression can hit anyone, anytime, anywhere – from sporting heroes to Mums – let’s talk about it
Here is Freddie’s Charity http://www.affoundation.co.uk/