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Senator Palmer · 07-31-2011, 05:23 PM

I don't know how most feel about Brandon Marshall. He's certainly had spells in his career where "idiot" would definitely fit. Personally, I always liked the guy. When I saw him in the quiet moments I thought he came off as engaging and as a genuinely good guy at heart. Sure you could say that about many a**holes, but... just my observations. He came off as a kid screaming for help to me.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl-wp4276

He was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Much respect for recognizing that he has a problem and more for taking steps to correct it.

CWSapp757 · 07-31-2011, 05:38 PM

Being that I work in the mental health field, I know it can be so difficult to acknowledge having a mental disorder. I'm not saying that he is my favorite player or that I even like him at all, but I most definitely respect his willingness to share this with everyone.

Jr. · 07-31-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CWSapp757


	Being that I work in the mental health field, I know it can be so difficult to acknowledge having a mental disorder. I'm not saying that he is my favorite player or that I even like him at all, but I most definitely respect his willingness to share this with everyone.

Agreed. BPD is also really difficult to diagnose correctly, so I'm sure it's a relief for him to finally have a name to what he's experienced. Good for him for getting help

Chrisksaint · 07-31-2011, 06:38 PM

Major props and great respect for him. Even better is he doesn't appear to be reading off a card or through an agent. I've always been a fan of his on the field, but his off the field personality always felt weird now it's understandable why.

CW McGraw · 07-31-2011, 06:45 PM

Couple his BPD with the lingering guilt he's had to deal with since Darrent Williams' death, and his issues make a lot more sense now.

ThePPL · 07-31-2011, 06:59 PM

I remember seeing his press conference earlier today on the nfl network. At first I found it extremely awkward because he honestly isn't a good public speaker and sounded kind of "slow", but as I listened longer, I realized how he was trying to raise people's awareness of BPD and admitted that he had a mental disorder. It was actually very touching to see what he was trying to do and I applaud him for being brave and going out there with the public.

The 24th Letter · 07-31-2011, 08:11 PM

A very close family member deals with this very issue, explains ALOT behavior wise....it can be night and day!

Buckeyes_Doc · 08-01-2011, 08:04 AM

As soon as I saw this thread I knew it was Borderline Personality Disorder. Good for him for seeking help and treatment.

07-31-2011, 05:23 PM	#1
Senator Palmer MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Jul 2008	OKAY, it makes sense now: Brandon Marshall Diagnosed w/Mental Disorder I don't know how most feel about Brandon Marshall. He's certainly had spells in his career where "idiot" would definitely fit. Personally, I always liked the guy. When I saw him in the quiet moments I thought he came off as engaging and as a genuinely good guy at heart. Sure you could say that about many a*holes, but... just my observations. He came off as a kid screaming for help to me. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shu...urn=nfl-wp4276 He was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Much respect for recognizing that he has a problem and more for taking steps to correct it. __________________ "A man can only be beaten in two ways: if he gives up, or if he dies." Last edited by Senator Palmer; 07-31-2011 at 07:05 PM.*

07-31-2011, 05:38 PM	#2
CWSapp757 SimWorld Draft Class Guru OVR: 24 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 4,666	Re: OKAY, it makes sense now: Brandon Marshall Diagnosed w/Mental Disorder Being that I work in the mental health field, I know it can be so difficult to acknowledge having a mental disorder. I'm not saying that he is my favorite player or that I even like him at all, but I most definitely respect his willingness to share this with everyone.

07-31-2011, 06:38 PM	#4
Chrisksaint $$$ OVR: 33 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa,FL Posts: 19,140	Re: OKAY, it makes sense now: Brandon Marshall Diagnosed w/Mental Disorder Major props and great respect for him. Even better is he doesn't appear to be reading off a card or through an agent. I've always been a fan of his on the field, but his off the field personality always felt weird now it's understandable why. __________________ Saints, LSU, Seminoles, Pelicans, Marlins, Lightning

07-31-2011, 06:45 PM	#5
CW McGraw MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: OKAY, it makes sense now: Brandon Marshall Diagnosed w/Mental Disorder Couple his BPD with the lingering guilt he's had to deal with since Darrent Williams' death, and his issues make a lot more sense now.

07-31-2011, 06:59 PM	#6
ThePPL MVP OVR: 6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver	Re: OKAY, it makes sense now: Brandon Marshall Diagnosed w/Mental Disorder I remember seeing his press conference earlier today on the nfl network. At first I found it extremely awkward because he honestly isn't a good public speaker and sounded kind of "slow", but as I listened longer, I realized how he was trying to raise people's awareness of BPD and admitted that he had a mental disorder. It was actually very touching to see what he was trying to do and I applaud him for being brave and going out there with the public. Last edited by ThePPL; 07-31-2011 at 07:01 PM.

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07-31-2011, 08:11 PM	#7
The 24th Letter ERA OVR: 38 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 39,186	Re: OKAY, it makes sense now: Brandon Marshall Diagnosed w/Mental Disorder A very close family member deals with this very issue, explains ALOT behavior wise....it can be night and day!

08-01-2011, 08:04 AM	#8
Buckeyes_Doc In Dalton I Trust OVR: 32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,927	Re: OKAY, it makes sense now: Brandon Marshall Diagnosed w/Mental Disorder As soon as I saw this thread I knew it was Borderline Personality Disorder. Good for him for seeking help and treatment. __________________ Ohio State - Reds - Bengals - Blackhawks - Bulls

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