Quote:
Originally Posted by 70Chip
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.
|
I honestly cannot speak intelligently to the issue since I don't have an M.D. and have not done a lot of independent research. But, I don't think
every player who has suffered multiple concussions has to suffer serious depression or commit suicide in order for there to be any validity to the theory. The story could indeed have Peter Angelos written all over it, or it could be a "Any Given Sunday" sleezy team-doctor sorta deal.
This story reminds me of the stories coming out of Iraq about soldiers who were badly shaken in IED attacks. Basically, the stories talked about how so many soldiers go through IED attacks, suffer what amounts to severe concussions, and later develop severe emotional disorders. I saw a news story about it and a doctor basically said that science is now discovering that all sorts of strange emotional and behavior problems result from severe concussive blasts, head trauma, etc.