Paul Merson talks openly about his battles with addiction and depression

Paul Merson talks openly about his battles with addiction and depression | The Football Show

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Paul Merson joined Dave Jones and Jamie Redknapp to speak openly about his past battles with addiction and depression. The former Arsenal man speaks during Mental Health Awareness Week on how he overcame the battles, how he is still effected today and tells why it's so important to get help
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@skysportspremierleague 4 жыл бұрын

Mental Health Awareness Week takes from 18-24th May 2020. Find out more: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week If you are affected by issues related to mental wellbeing or want to talk, please contact the Samaritans on the free helpline 116 123, or visit www.samaritans.org/

@liverpoolfan5468 4 жыл бұрын

Ynwa

@englishcharlie8669 4 жыл бұрын

Mental health week is every week. People should be able to freely talk about it every week 👍

@tramlad2 4 жыл бұрын

Love Merse he is a really nice guy, so funny, it is great to see him address his demons , we need Merse as he can be a vital help to some young players who are suffering. Stay well Paul, us fans love you.

@petermerison4002 4 жыл бұрын

Spurs fan here, Merson is a brave ,likeable fella and I am glad he has come through this well and happy.

@MoebiusUK 4 жыл бұрын

Arsenal fan here. Obviously Merson is a legend but im fed up with him making dozens of videos 'opening up' about his depression, gambling and addiction. A multi-millionaire seeking sympathy from the public because he liked to party HARD and now has regrets. IDGAF .. I have more sympathy for the sorry souls i see begging outside Tesco. They don't have the support network that Paul has or a fraction of his resources.

@petermerison4002 4 жыл бұрын

@@MoebiusUK I understand what you are saying but the bigger the profile and the more they speak about it, the more it can help other people. But I get ya drift.

@charliepayne1798 4 жыл бұрын

Moebius hes spreading awareness for the problem so that those people less fortunate than him - people who look up to him - can have hope, helping them not end up where he was. Just coz he’s rich doesn’t mean he hasn’t suffered... he may have partied hard but he also was addicted to drugs and alcohol like millions are... stop being petty and allow him to use his status to ensure people don’t end up with the regrets he has

@seattlesfinest1927 4 жыл бұрын

You don't have to mention you're a Spud fan!

@petermerison4002 4 жыл бұрын

@@seattlesfinest1927 Nope, but Merson is an easy target for mockery so it just goes to show how important it is.

@johnh1824 4 жыл бұрын

Merse is a total legend

@VillaBoys123 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant guy is Merse. Brought me to tears last night on Harry's Heroes. He can have his opinions that I disagree at sometimes but he is never malicious with them. He is a bloody great bloke.

@alunroberts1546 4 жыл бұрын

Talking about addiction, before I could watch this, I had to watch a betting advert!!!

@michaelm3408 4 жыл бұрын

That ray winston one Fry’s my head 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jagenv 4 жыл бұрын

Every addiction is influenced by money

@jb894 4 жыл бұрын

Crazy world

@ROC14088 4 жыл бұрын

Sky have him doing ads for Sky bet

@MoebiusUK 4 жыл бұрын

Same .. an advert for ‘Bet fair’.

@abrahamh6106 4 жыл бұрын

My respect has increased tenfold after watching this video. I appreciate the honesty Merse. This was a very important topic to talk about.

@tommycraig2743 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul for your honesty, It’s just what I need to hear, you are a bigger inspiration to me now for you and your recovery and I wish you well with your future

@walterwhite3143 4 жыл бұрын

Seeing him on Harrysheroes last night. He’s in a better place now.

@mstrwul1 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that men are talking about mental health. I suffered for years until I did the stupid as I felt that was the only way out. I call it the stupid now after getting help. Don't suffer in silence guys speak out loud. It's OK to not be OK. TAKE THAT FIRST STEP AND TALK, IT WILL BE THE BEST THING YOU'LL EVER DO.

@flynnterry9848 2 жыл бұрын

I am 63 no help sat in my home for years on end, Christmas on my own total depression anxiety stress. It's a nightmare people don't come near me . It l love The fact merson has his mates in football there that's fantastic. Love watching this and it's helpful for me listening to Paul merson. I know now l have mental health. But l will be ok . God bless you all out there . Terry chingford

@kennethwilkinson2095 4 жыл бұрын

Played one season at pompey, the best single season any one player had for us. Took us to the premier league, legend.

@michaelm3408 4 жыл бұрын

Paul comes across as a really genuine lovely guy with a soft heart and I can relate to the mental health aspect covered up my depression with cannabis daily plus alcohol/harder drugs at the weekends. Much love to anyone struggling keep the faith x

@alexanderthegreat8617 4 жыл бұрын

I need help I need to stop I’m not sure where to turn

@michaelm3408 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexanderthegreat8617 Help is out there sur trust me you can do it talk to someone

@elienaddour8973 4 жыл бұрын

Paul merson was a great footballer and is a great guy.

@sleezydevil07 4 жыл бұрын

Could've been even better if it wasn't for the drinking mentality of his era

@seattlesfinest1927 4 жыл бұрын

Could have been better if he had a left foot!

@elienaddour8973 4 жыл бұрын

@@seattlesfinest1927 yeah but i still love the guy.

@chili_phil 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a blues fan but this guy was an amazing player for our rivals Aston Villa. Also known a few mates who bumped into him in Birmingham. Always good stories. Fair play to your Merson. Great interview

@tomhowell7944 4 жыл бұрын

I've gained a huge amount of respect for Merse after his recent openings about his mental health, after going through own problems myself I totally resonate with what he's saying. Getting the tools to cope, looking after yourself and being dare I say selfish.. before you can help anyone you gotta help yourself first. Love you Merse! Keep going strong and speaking out! 💪

@delscorey8727 4 жыл бұрын

Great respect to Paul merson, that's just how I felt, getting better now, top man merson 👍🏻

@blahblah4196 2 жыл бұрын

Merse talks about what a lot of guys don't want too, he has every single bit of respect from me, I am going through a bad drinking problem at the minute as a 24 year old but listening to Paul in this video always helps me, whenever he talks about what he's being through, we have to listen and actually think that should I do it, this man is fantastic

@tgmartin 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play to him for being so open about his struggles, not only with his addictions but with his mental health issues. There are a whole generation of people his age who have fallen through the gaps (such as Gary Speed) and I only hope that as a society we don't repeat those mistakes in the future

@YaBoyRossco 4 жыл бұрын

Only one word to say you Paul RESPECT ❤️

@gonzojones8422 4 жыл бұрын

Merse should get more tv time at sky. He’s easily top 5 out of the pundits they got. Neville, carragher, merse, Keane, redknapp. In no order.

@vacuumboots69 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@brookegaming8437 4 жыл бұрын

Love paul Merson So glad he’s changed his life

@jamiethomas9825 4 жыл бұрын

Huge respect for Paul Merson 💯

@paulmontgomery6702 4 жыл бұрын

You should all read Paul’s book if you can. Some brilliant stories. Seems a good guy hope he stays well.

@andersakalightsoutzeldamcf4740 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing player and a really top man, great to see Paul knowing the steps to take now 👊

@BrianSmith-lj6ug 4 жыл бұрын

Great guy with a big heart.His appearances on Harry Heroes and other interviews he's done have hopefully helped many face and question their own personal demons.

@spotasmith9730 4 жыл бұрын

Met merson years ago he was walsall manager. Stopping at a hotel I wont name . I had my own problems. Then in there wiv some skank. He was at the bar at 4 oclock in the morning listening to a ice hockey game . And there was dough on it proper dough . He just said good night lad . I was buzzing hed acknowledged me . But I new that wasn't right but who was I talk that night . One of many . Another recovering addict. Your a legend mate . Now more than ever

@michaeljohnmaher6184 4 жыл бұрын

Love merson alot of respect for been so open

@andrewwebster2598 2 жыл бұрын

Merse is a really open , honest guy who knows the game. I think a lot of fans of all teams can relate to him

@harveyrice23 4 жыл бұрын

From a Spurs man...what a legend, nothing but total respect for Merse x

@jeffspiers307 4 жыл бұрын

Paul, mate. In my late sixties, I'm still battling with both. Would love to meet you one day

@algernonwolfwhistle6351 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see Merse well on his way to making his life better and much respect to him for fronting-up and talking about it openly and honestly.

@starwarsnerd9399 4 жыл бұрын

Paul I think your an amazing man and should be proud of yourself as a player and how you have battled your demons . ⚽️

@jamespomeroy6865 4 жыл бұрын

Good old boy Mers'! I feel everything you're saying mate. I've been going through the same thing, and I'm sick to death of it man! And I've finally made the decision to turn it in. Keep going brother!😉.

@alexanderthegreat8617 4 жыл бұрын

How is that working out for you ? I need help I need to stop

@babbaruff1045 3 жыл бұрын

His honesty is incredibly inspiring 👏👏👏

@ozfix1639 4 жыл бұрын

Big ups Merse, Propa down to earth fella 👍

@kwaic325 4 жыл бұрын

Respect Mers. Keep up the good work!!!

@childe13weston54 4 жыл бұрын

Love you, Merse. Respect.

@markjames4610 4 жыл бұрын

god bless to you magic mers i thank you and im sure thousands of other villa fans will as well stay safe my great man warm regards jamesey

@robertfield4001 4 жыл бұрын

I’m West Ham but I genuinely like Merson, a lovely guy. Talks a lot of sense

@SGTcrackey666 4 жыл бұрын

Paul merson is a good guy and he always speaks honestly regardless of what people think.

@elchasqui6986 4 жыл бұрын

True man. People are way too harsh on the guy.

@Manos-de-Piedra 4 жыл бұрын

Got a lot of respect for Paul

@daviddunne7887 4 жыл бұрын

Merse seems a top bloke. Should get more airtime with Sky 👌🏼

@WayofWyrd 3 жыл бұрын

hats off to you paul im going through it and to hear you mention shyness i think that is one of the main routes to the booze but sometimes i think people are always saying why or what is the root problem. Well there doesn't have to be one and y people especially therapists don't understand that i think they need to learn

@Muttey2024 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video 🙏

@stephenstafford8047 4 жыл бұрын

Keep well Paul a lot of people love you

@paposextalorse4297 4 жыл бұрын

Bring Merson back to relevance. Sky need to livestream every Gillette Soccer Saturday on youtube Jeff Stelling, Matt le Tissier, Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas have the best banter and they're wasting away on tv that less and less people watch while sky have an audience ready and waiting on youtube (Show the ads like they normally do so they dont miss out on ad revenue) Give the people what they want and bring the lads back to relevance.

@abrahamh6106 4 жыл бұрын

THIS THIS 100% percent. Great idea.

@adamsmart4929 4 жыл бұрын

Are you saying they’re not relevant now? Can’t put everything on KZfaq/free sites.

@kennethwilkinson2095 4 жыл бұрын

@@adamsmart4929 can you not read?

@adamsmart4929 4 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Wilkinson of course I can read. There’s a difference between being relevant and being more relevant. They’re already relevant, so he used the wrong terminology.

@kennethwilkinson2095 4 жыл бұрын

@@adamsmart4929 yea, well try keeping your comment relevant and re read the original post.

@trevorjoslin8500 4 жыл бұрын

My dad was an alcoholic but never see that it was a problem , He even got someone to bring him in alcohol when he was very sick in hospital , The only person who can change is the person who has the problem , so well done Paul for facing up to your demons

@anthonycowen1496 4 жыл бұрын

I really Love Merse ,honest and emotional ... thanks for saying it how it is mate

@thetruth7675 4 жыл бұрын

Say what you like about Merson struggling with alcohol, gambling and mental health he was a proper character and still is. That is what football lacks now days proper characters like Merson.

@MrJohndory111 4 жыл бұрын

Top man Merse. Glad he's working things out

@popeye8953 4 жыл бұрын

Not just a football legend but a legend in showing people you can get normal and happy after any addiction. Thanks merse

@DamianBrown 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend. Met him briefly at Villa park after he put on a typical blood and guts performance, literally was bleeding on the pitch and wouldn't stop. Fortunately I met him in the villa restaurant after when they came to greet us at the tables.

@turdferguson7264 4 жыл бұрын

This is very relatable for me having been through those issues too. Well done to Merse and all the others that come forward to share their stories, and to help shine a spotlight on problems that affect so many people. 👍

@leemacgregor 4 жыл бұрын

Nice guy much appreciated!

@danieldacosta4350 4 жыл бұрын

A great man - love Merse to bits!

@europa1387 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds so much like my situation. Some of the situations I got myself into were terrible. Some bad things happened to me because of drinking too much. 3 months clean for me feeling better already, but so much damage done, life has been ruined, just trying to rebuild now. Well done Merson keep it up.

@patwaddington 4 жыл бұрын

Good on ya mate. Keep up with the sobriety champ. All the best

@europa1387 4 жыл бұрын

@@patwaddington Thanks mate. Take care.

@moyawalker1029 4 жыл бұрын

Good Luck bruv. Rooting for ya.

@europa1387 4 жыл бұрын

@@moyawalker1029 Cheers mate.

@moorene 3 жыл бұрын

I’m three months too mate. One day at a time mate!

@ryangoodwin1554 4 жыл бұрын

Fair play to Paul not easy opening up about these things

@coyyyyysss 4 жыл бұрын

Merse hats off 2 ya mate , ur a legend

@boltkithero246 3 жыл бұрын

Alcohol is so dangerous, it’s everywhere. Honestly, speak out. The helps there. Merse is a great guy. If I ever feel like going back to the poison I stick this bloke on and it always helps. Even if I’ve watched it 100 times, it always makes me think and stops me from returning to the dark days that alcohol caused. Merse, I salute you.

@deanhendry7485 4 жыл бұрын

Inspirational paul Thank you

@jasonfrost4483 4 жыл бұрын

Respect to you Paul

@richardevans7035 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a spurs fan and I like Paul merson, i know how he feels about addictions

@fabkev2198 4 жыл бұрын

Stay well Paul, football needs you.

@jonpowell8503 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck Merse hope it goes really well for you, you deserve it mate

@clivebennett7985 4 жыл бұрын

Football has no colours on issues like this I'm a Leeds fan but I love paul Merson for what he's achieved in beating the booze and gambling etc keep going paul you are one he'll of a BIG man !!

@bluum8827 4 жыл бұрын

Big respect for big Paul . Possibly saved Tony Adams career/life

@IanBlack66 4 жыл бұрын

Great player for us. Gutted when he went to Villa.

@83eitanfog 4 жыл бұрын

BIG RESPECT PAUL

@HarryJamesE 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a Spurs fan but massive respect for Paul

@RichestGreen 4 жыл бұрын

This was class

@craighewitt4297 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a hit and miss fan of Merson, with regards to comments on LFC, said some good stuff but equally trash talks, that said, he and others alike are there to cause a stir/difference of opinion. On to my point, watched Harry's Heroes lastnight and felt the pain of both him and Razor, thought Razor went ott with reaction, but it was understandable to a degree. Merse walked away, came back and made up like great mates do. Keep fighting the fight Merse. We are after all, 'human!!'

@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER 3 жыл бұрын

Always liked Paul Merson the player & really admire him as the man. Good luck Paul and keep going, we all have demons. 🙏🏾👍🏾😀 You're very welcome.

@DamiOnlinE 4 жыл бұрын

You won’t find a more open footballer ❤️

@charlieoriordan3861 4 жыл бұрын

Top man Paul, one day at a time.

@paulmclaren8327 4 жыл бұрын

Love you Mersse.

@nadeemmohammed6652 4 жыл бұрын

Merson is Top dollar in his days Top notch player I prey merson stays away from alcohol Ganmbling an he is good pundit on sky speaks from his heart.

@Chrisd3317 4 жыл бұрын

Respect

@HvrrisonJack 4 жыл бұрын

Love the interviews but wish sky would give their presenters proper microphones, would improve the interview quality and enjoyment so much!

@TJBarnzy 4 жыл бұрын

The question is... where are these mental problems and suicide coming from? IMO they are sane reactions to an INSANE society. Something like 90% are not happy with their vocation. So the majority of their lives are miserable and then the only free time they get they are either recovering or compensating for that misery with some sort of addictive tendency that gives you a dopamine reward. People are afraid to ask questions pertaining to this issue because it inevitably leads to questioning the very structure of society itself.

@damianmcdonagh7908 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Paul.

@shaunjenkins763 4 жыл бұрын

Great player for arsenal and Aston Villa

@thepriest71 4 жыл бұрын

legend

@greggeismar 4 жыл бұрын

Introduce open and frank discussion about addiction with a Betfair add....

@emmanuel-in-greece6954 4 жыл бұрын

Great progress is being made in research on the links between mental health and diet. Modern players who follow strict diets could help to publicise the emerging findings.

@vimalb88 4 жыл бұрын

Many people will appreciate his honesty. Brave lad.

@Avgeek1564 4 жыл бұрын

Merse is not the most articulate, but he speaks from the heart for which he should be admired!

@SGTcrackey666 4 жыл бұрын

Its a touchy subject thats why emotions get in the way hard to Express such things in front of people knowing thousands are watching.

@Avgeek1564 4 жыл бұрын

@@SGTcrackey666 I was not knocking him, on the contrary. I thought he spoke very well on the subject.

@SGTcrackey666 4 жыл бұрын

@@Avgeek1564 he certainly did my friend took a lot of guts more need to do the same.

@cdylan 4 жыл бұрын

Legend merse

@RandomnessTube. 4 жыл бұрын

Top bloke talking about mental health shouldn't be seen as a weakness if it should be seen as a strength.

@matthewsmith7545 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a difference between people having a breakdown and just deppression. I had a break down and stayed down. I went from super positive to super negative over two weeks then sat in room for 9 months. Haven't been the same since. I was a captain of football then the team stopped and I hit the wall.