What Happened: Michael Phelps, an Olympic swimmer with the most medals of all-time, took his mental health advocacy to another level in an honest interview with ESPN about COVID-19. “The pandemic has been a challenge I never expected,” he said. “This is the most overwhelmed I’ve ever felt in my life. … My emotions are all over the place.
I’m always on edge. I’m always defensive. I’m triggered so easily.” What to know: This isn’t the first time Phelps has opened up about his mental health.
He previously spoke about living with anxiety in the documentary “Angst” and shared that going to therapy saved his life. The Frontlines: Phelps isn’t alone in finding the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on his mental health.
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