Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
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bulldogtragic
Can't wait for those who have smashed him in the media to say their abhorrent behaviour in generating public hatred had nothing to do with it.
Watch Barrett go quiet all of a sudden.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
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comrade
Watch Barrett go quiet all of a sudden.
Hopefully.
I sincerely hope that Tom gets better. Quality guy and i wish him all the success in recovery and what will be a long road ahead.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
Also that moron Denham and gossip columnist Caro
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
I hope he gets well soon.
While many in society and in the football industry say the "right" things about mental illness and clinical depression by and large, I'm not sure many fully understand how these illnesses impact people.
I know I don't. Perhaps if more people admitted that it would make people more open to learning how they do, and we can become better at managing the problem.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
I don't think it serves much purpose to attribute blame or to speculate as to why exactly Tom is suffering depression.
Everyone is quick to blame either media scrutiny, or social media - for players suffering depression. But depression can also be indiscriminate and affect even those who appear on the surface to have it all and have great lives.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
Feel sorry for the young bloke.
Boyd has probably copped more than any other young high draft pick, except for Watts.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
Will always be a Bulldogs premiership champion, who had a massive influence on the most enjoyable day of our footballing lives. Hopefully he takes all the time he needs to get well, he owes us nothing.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
Poor bloke. Get well soon Tom.
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Hope I don't have to listen to Leigh Matthews express any opinion....the same bloke who declared he hoped Tom would fail when he signed up with the dogs.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
May all at the Club wrap their arms around him to help him remedy this terrible illness.
All the best Tom.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
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Topdog
Geez this sounds quite serious considering the word choice used on the site.
Cloke was listed as "mental health issues" as opposed to "clinical depression"
Glad he has been able to call out as needing help and hope he gets better in time.
Yes clinical depression is apparently a very serious condition, another step above chronic depression, sounds a serious illness. Get well soon young man, hopefully without too much medication.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
Here's some information on different types of depression.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-fa...-of-depression
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
I've read previously about techniques to drag your mind out of repetitive negative thought as I tend to ruminate on ...things...one idea was to visualize something floating away, like a lantern on a Thai beach.
But since October 1 last year, recalling Toby jumping on Tom's shoulders as he runs arms outstretched to celebrate *that* goal drags me out of any pattern I'm in. It hasn't failed to work yet.
We all love you Tom, you've helped plenty and wouldn't even know it. Get well soon mate.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
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The Pie Man
I've read previously about techniques to drag your mind out of repetitive negative thought as I tend to ruminate on ...things...one idea was to visualize something floating away, like a lantern on a Thai beach.
But since October 1 last year, recalling Toby jumping on Tom's shoulders as he runs arms outstretched to celebrate *that* goal drags me out of any pattern I'm in. It hasn't failed to work yet.
We all love you Tom, you've helped plenty and wouldn't even know it. Get well soon mate.
Mental illness is a prick of thing. Big Tom actually lived that moment, he was that moment...which for many is no doubt a huge source of joy, yet the man himself is battling. The brain is a bizarre piece of work.
Re: Tom Boyd to take leave of absence
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jeemak
I hope he gets well soon.
While many in society and in the football industry say the "right" things about mental illness and clinical depression by and large, I'm not sure many fully understand how these illnesses impact people.
I know I don't. Perhaps if more people admitted that it would make people more open to learning how they do, and we can become better at managing the problem.
Hopefully his depression is not as bad as some of those on the list. Fassolo, seemed to come back pretty quickly, and Cloke may be playing this Sunday. I am hoping a couple of weeks and Tom will be back.