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Johnny Manziel Opens Up About Mental Health Battles and Suicidal Thoughts Following NFL Career

In a deeply raw and emotional revelation, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is shedding light on the serious mental health battles he faced following his football career. In an upcoming Netflix documentary, “Untold: Johnny Football,” the former Heisman Trophy winner bravely opens up about his darkest moments, revealing that he purchased a gun with the intention of using it on himself.

Manziel’s journey from college football stardom to the NFL was marked by both triumphs and challenges. His dynamic playing style earned him the nickname “Johnny Football,” and he was celebrated as one of the most electrifying players in the sport. However, the pressures of the game and the scrutiny that came with his off-field behavior took a toll on his mental well-being.

In the documentary, Manziel candidly admits that he was running from his problems and engaged in self-sabotaging behavior, leading to what he refers to as a “five-million-dollar bender.” He described feeling like he had hit rock bottom and that he had burned so many bridges that he believed “the ride was over.”

“I had planned to do everything that I wanted to do at that point in my life. Spend as much money as I possibly could and then my plan was to take my life,” Manziel courageously revealed. Months prior to this revelation, he had purchased a gun with the intention of using it. The weight of his struggles had become overwhelming, and he sought an escape from the pain he was experiencing.

The moment when he held the gun in his hands was a critical turning point. “The gun just clicked on me,” Manziel recalled. It was a pivotal moment of realization, a glimmer of hope that pulled him back from the brink and compelled him to seek help.

The documentary shines a light on the mental health crisis that often goes unseen behind the glamorous facade of professional sports. The pressures and expectations faced by athletes can be tremendous, and many struggle silently with mental health challenges.

Fortunately, Johnny Manziel’s story has taken a positive turn since those dark days. He has been actively working on his mental health and well-being, seeking support and guidance to overcome his demons. Today, he is in a better place mentally and emotionally and is using his experiences to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Manziel is now focusing on building a brighter future for himself, including opening his own bar near his alma mater, Texas A&M, this fall. His journey serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for open conversations about struggles that many people face behind closed doors.

As “Untold: Johnny Football” releases next week, it stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit. Johnny Manziel’s candidness about his mental health battles and the darkest moments of his life serves as an inspiration for others who may be silently battling their own demons. It is a reminder that it is okay to ask for help and that there is hope and healing beyond the darkest of days.

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Written by Landon Buford

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