Osa Odighizuwa’s Story

817Gill · Jun 11, 2021

Had no idea about his story, really rooting for him now. It’s not really a story I want to paraphrase either, it’s a worthy read.

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...dighizuwa-wants-to-advocate-for-mental-health

john van brocklin · Jun 11, 2021

817Gill said:
Had no idea about his story, really rooting for him now. It’s not really a story I want to paraphrase either, it’s a worthy read.

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...dighizuwa-wants-to-advocate-for-mental-health

Nice to know the back story.

stilltheguru · Jun 11, 2021

He was a great pick as a prospect regardless of what some fans say

nyc-cowboy · Jun 11, 2021

817Gill said:
Had no idea about his story, really rooting for him now. It’s not really a story I want to paraphrase either, it’s a worthy read.

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...dighizuwa-wants-to-advocate-for-mental-health

That was a good read - thanks.

I'm glad to see the brother has found his way and is doing something he enjoys - its one of the "secrets to a happy life".

NorthoftheRedRiver · Jun 11, 2021

Wow. Okay, I'm pulling for the guy now.

JoeKing · Jun 11, 2021

Good story, I hope he makes the team but he has plenty of competition.

waving monkey · Jun 11, 2021

I have high expectations for this young man. If he doesnt meet them I'll live

stilltheguru · Jun 12, 2021

JoeKing said:
Good story, I hope he makes the team but he has plenty of competition.

From who? Gallimore is all I see. Unless your one of the fans that say Hill flashed last year

Bobhaze · Jun 12, 2021

817Gill said:
Had no idea about his story, really rooting for him now. It’s not really a story I want to paraphrase either, it’s a worthy read.

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...dighizuwa-wants-to-advocate-for-mental-health

This is a great article and great story not only about Osa, but his brother Owa’s story also gives some great insight on how hard it is for young NFL players to stay healthy- mentally and physically.

Like others have stated, I’ll be rooting for Osa to make this team and have a meaningful NFL career.

CowboyRoy · Jun 12, 2021

817Gill said:
Had no idea about his story, really rooting for him now. It’s not really a story I want to paraphrase either, it’s a worthy read.

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...dighizuwa-wants-to-advocate-for-mental-health

Great story. Rooting for him.

xwalker · Jun 12, 2021

817Gill said:
Had no idea about his story, really rooting for him now. It’s not really a story I want to paraphrase either, it’s a worthy read.

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...dighizuwa-wants-to-advocate-for-mental-health

Clinical Depression is an unfortunate name for the condition. It makes it much more difficult to understand than if it were named Chemical Brain Imbalance or something similar.

Most people wouldn't hesitate to take medication for a Thyroid condition but many would be hesitant to take anti-depressants.

CWR · Jun 12, 2021

JoeKing said:
Good story, I hope he makes the team but he has plenty of competition.

Hes making the team, no doubt there.

Typhus · Jun 12, 2021

stilltheguru said:
He was a great pick as a prospect regardless of what some fans say

Makes CDs thighs look like twigs,, I know , I have developed this thigh affliction this off season.

phildadon86 · Jun 12, 2021

xwalker said:
Clinical Depression is an unfortunate name for the condition. It makes it much more difficult to understand than if it were named Chemical Brain Imbalance or something similar.

Most people wouldn't hesitate to take medication for a Thyroid condition but many would be hesitant to take anti-depressants.

Isn’t brain imbalance named bi polar disorder?

Oz-of-Cowboy-Country · Jun 12, 2021

phildadon86 said:
Isn’t brain imbalance named bi polar disorder?

A brain imbalance is what makes people left handed. lol

817Gill · Jun 12, 2021

The thing that gets me is the story with his dad. That’s crazy stuff to deal with honestly.

gimmesix · Jun 12, 2021

stilltheguru said:
From who? Gallimore is all I see. Unless your one of the fans that say Hill flashed last year

Well, Hill did flash last year. But that only meant he went from being a player not worthy of being on an NFL team to a player who maybe deserved to be on a practice squad.

Bobhaze · Jun 12, 2021

phildadon86 said:
Isn’t brain imbalance named bi polar disorder?

Not exactly. Both clinical depression and bipolar disorder are brain chemistry issues. I have a daughter who is bipolar and I’ve had to learn some of these things.

Depression and bipolar disorder both are problems caused by either the lack or too much of the brain chemicals serotonin and dopamine. Or in the case of bipolar disorder, it’s more like the person’s brain chemistry is very erratic.

When a bipolar person experiences a “manic episode”, their brain is flooded with dopamine, causing high energy behavior, sometimes resulting in risky or inappropriate behavior. When the opposite happens, the bipolar person can become seriously depressed or even angry for non obvious reasons. Thus, you see the highs and lows with untreated bipolar disorder.

This is certainly a non-medical, probably over simplified explanation. Both depression and bipolar disorder are brain chemistry issues. I’ve learned you cannot talk someone out of depression or expect someone suffering from one of these ailments to just snap out of it. Mental health is a real issue that we all have so much still to learn about. The brain is still a frontier where we have lots to learn.

CowboyRoy · Jun 12, 2021

Typhus said:
Makes CDs thighs look like twigs,, I know , I have developed this thigh affliction this off season.

Whyjerry · Jun 12, 2021

817Gill said:
Had no idea about his story, really rooting for him now. It’s not really a story I want to paraphrase either, it’s a worthy read.

https://www.___GET_REAL_URL___/s/ww...dighizuwa-wants-to-advocate-for-mental-health

Again. The Forum always brings the news. Always. Thanks for sharing.

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