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70Chip · 05-15-2007, 02:57 PM

Forensic Doctors are saying there is a link between concussions and the depression that was apparently a factor in the suicide of former Eagle Andre Waters. I'm no psychiatrist, but it seems to me that Waters was showing signs of imbalance during his playing days, long before concussions could have had any degenerative effect.

The known side-effects of concussions would certainly not be helpful to someone who has depression, but they are being dishonest if they say there is a provable link. Is Troy Aikman suicidal, or Steve Young? This has Peter Angelos style lawsuit written all over it.

05-15-2007, 02:57 PM	#4
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 54 Posts: 3,048	Re: Real Sports' Look at the NFL and Concussions Forensic Doctors are saying there is a link between concussions and the depression that was apparently a factor in the suicide of former Eagle Andre Waters. I'm no psychiatrist, but it seems to me that Waters was showing signs of imbalance during his playing days, long before concussions could have had any degenerative effect. The known side-effects of concussions would certainly not be helpful to someone who has depression, but they are being dishonest if they say there is a provable link. Is Troy Aikman suicidal, or Steve Young? This has Peter Angelos style lawsuit written all over it. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven