Michael Phelps Opens Up About Struggles With Anxiety: ‘I Didn’t Want To Be Alive Anymore’

Michael Phelps Opens Up About Struggles With Anxiety: ‘I Didn’t Want To Be Alive Anymore’ | TODAY

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Legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps sat down with Megyn Kelly on Megyn Kelly TODAY to talk about his retirement from the sport, his growing family and his past struggles with anxiety and depression, chronicled in the new documentary “Angst.” “I hit a low point in my life where I didn’t want to be alive anymore,” he told Megyn Kelly. “I was sick and tired of having it in me.”
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Michael Phelps Opens Up About Struggles With Anxiety: ‘I Didn’t Want To Be Alive Anymore’ | TODAY

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@TheAnxietyGuy1 6 жыл бұрын

Anxiety can affect anyone, great to see Michael opening up about his challenges.

@amyquinn1893 4 жыл бұрын

The Anxiety Guy I have really bad anxiety and I am a swimmer and I really like him a lot so I feel like I am with him

@ichbinnilsroth 4 жыл бұрын

@@amyquinn1893 try mediation and keto diet

@NoorKhan-wi2de 4 жыл бұрын

The Anxiety Guy he is also the best swimmer of all time not a nobody like you

@chiragdas4361 4 жыл бұрын

Sir! You are G.O.A.T💥💥💥💥💥

@btonh9253 3 жыл бұрын

Noor Khan wth is wrong with you

@sudhirchandra9790 6 жыл бұрын

Phelps holds more Olympic medals than 173 countries in the world alone. That speaks enough for his achievement.

@georgejoseph7519 4 жыл бұрын

Wth 😂😂

@jm8585 3 жыл бұрын

@That One It's not about the countries not being talented lol You think there aint no talents in every country? There are talents everywhere. The issue is with the conditions and the opportunities those talents get. Those are mostly 3rd World countries whichs families struggle to have something to eat. You think they would prioritize swimming over living a normal life for example? You know the answer, mate.

@rolex408 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an amazing accomplishment but to be fair not all the people from those countries have the resources. In other countries being an Olympian is a super privilege.

@cam0987 3 жыл бұрын

@@jm8585 EXACTLY TOTALLY AGREE

@shivam_nagar69 2 жыл бұрын

@@rolex408 exactly same with my country no support from anyone

@CookingLessonsforDad 6 жыл бұрын

It is nice to see Michael using his fame and success to help people .

@dewanmdurnto3592 6 жыл бұрын

I was dead broke hustling on the steps ,now I rock water like Michael Phelps

@dewanmdurnto3592 6 жыл бұрын

I was death broke hustling on the steps, now I rock water like a Michael Phelps

@greenelephant1231 6 жыл бұрын

Michael is a bit too fake tanned. More than Trump

@usmhaevmcgmedov5525 4 жыл бұрын

@@greenelephant1231 You must be black.

@greenelephant1231 4 жыл бұрын

@@usmhaevmcgmedov5525 And so what if I am? Michael Phelps is disgusting. He kissed his mother on the LIPS. He makes Latino people look civilized, which isn't easy.

@AGTsakumis 5 жыл бұрын

Anxiety almost destroyed my life until I accepted the latent issues from my childhood that were holding me back from greatness. Thank you Michael. Bless you and yours man.

@maakabhosdatera4058 4 жыл бұрын

Don't worry

@jasonmcmechan2072 4 жыл бұрын

Alexander George Tsakumis God bless you. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you rest

@sunnyshores7520 4 жыл бұрын

Michael get some braces on your teeth. It is not too late. You hide your teeth when you speak.

@Honest_Man 3 жыл бұрын

How did you overcome anxiety

@midhunmm1788 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going through it it's sucks

@AtortAerials Жыл бұрын

I am fighting with sever anxiety at 49 and it’s scary beyond words. This is why I’m here watching this fighting to break this cycle. Much more respect to this man now hearing him. Bigger than any gold medal.

@untitle161 8 ай бұрын

I’m almost age 48. I’ve been struggling with anxiety as well. Heng in there🌺🌷🌸🌹

@gabraham12 2 ай бұрын

If you are at the bottom you gave nothing to lose.

@ronirony2122 6 жыл бұрын

Most uncomfortable chairs I've ever seen! plus an audience on front of you

@roxanneperez175 6 жыл бұрын

VeronicaDay i agree i would probably faint.

@FavJam 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly. What’s up with the chairs?

@clover2321 5 жыл бұрын

Omg, right!

@sportsgameplayreview7810 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@memedude7051 5 жыл бұрын

Ellens the best chairs 😍

@joannar9446 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you to Michael Phelps for sharing his story on anxiety and depression.🙏

@alltopicwithyou2497 5 жыл бұрын

Joanna love you

@marcovelazquez8985 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have anxiety?

@alltopicwithyou2497 5 жыл бұрын

Love you worry

@marievepaquin-bergeron8975 3 жыл бұрын

People who struggling with anxiety are perfectionnist in the most part. We want to control even the emotion but we can’t. It’s take years and years of practice to learn that.

@julie4094 6 жыл бұрын

Michael is so humble!!

@sharonsolana 6 жыл бұрын

He has had struggles just like the rest of us. I am a little surprised he spoke so candidly about his.

@disslikeyoutakemypiss1486 6 жыл бұрын

7:25 yes so humble

@Vaisin 6 жыл бұрын

DissLikeYouTakeMyPiss1 I just hope you were not being sarcastic. Michael is a humble hero to many people.

@LazerballlZ 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sitting here right now shivering literally shivering from anxiety and Michael helped me even if it was just for a minute

@allisonmorrissey2078 3 жыл бұрын

Aww so sorry that you have anxiety. I hope it gets better for you.

@jasonsmith2893 2 жыл бұрын

God bless.

@Sebnayasantrahai 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you are getting better at dealing with it

@yeshalloween 2 жыл бұрын

You aren’t alone. I get this way as well.

@ramsaval 2 жыл бұрын

He found God 🙏 A thing TV shows will not tell you

@MikaMYani 4 жыл бұрын

I love Michael Phelps, he has been my inspiration as a swimmer, hearing him talking about his struggles makes me feel that everyone is going through the hardships no matter where we stand in our lives and its our purpose to fight back and find that relief we've been seeking for.

@user-zr2kc1dh3x 5 жыл бұрын

I think Michael is a Legend's name. Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Michael Jai White. WTH?

@yungjung4827 5 жыл бұрын

Esmeraldo Campo Michael Scott

@stevenhyde5841 5 жыл бұрын

Roger Mcroger Yes Grasshopper!!!!

@seanwhilden2779 5 жыл бұрын

true that... you forgot Michael Kelso

@johns.774 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Johnson

@kishore2987 5 жыл бұрын

What about Michael Schumacher

@maggiebuehler8484 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that I watched this suffering from anxiety and depression

@professionalcommenter5 6 жыл бұрын

Michael Phelps. First class all the way. Also, nice suit.

@annettesanchez4425 6 жыл бұрын

Love how real, humble, and free he is now. Wonderful to see him mature into a family man. ☺️🙏

@shinebabyshine. 5 жыл бұрын

He seems like a cool, genuine dude. His vulnerability is powerful.

@dnt_vtepedr 3 жыл бұрын

He is handsome, athletic (to put it lightly), real and humble. He won the genetic lottery.

@yeshalloween 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, a lot of work went into the athleticism. A TON. And humility isn’t something you’re just born with either.

@nanoohenderson4490 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Michael described me! I finally know that i am not wandering alone .my anxiety..depression..my no communication...thanks

@5ksubscriberswithoutanyvid648 3 жыл бұрын

*Even the world's fittest man alive went through depression, let it come out and u will feel relaxed*

@GentelGiant 5 жыл бұрын

True Champion Love from INDIA

@shikhargovil9579 3 жыл бұрын

really nice to see that michael is using his name and fame in discussing something which no one wants to discuss. i also had suicidal panicks a couple of times in a span of month but listening to michael really helped me to convince my inner self that I want to live.

@eimisavageofficial9196 2 жыл бұрын

Just make a film of him .it will break world record of selling.

@M0101EP 2 жыл бұрын

This man gave me so much hope today! I hope I will accomplish a lot just like him when I get less anxious

@francisco4benites 6 жыл бұрын

Nobody deserves it like Michaels Phelps he his a legend a hero the greatest Olympic of all time

@Crimson_Thief007 6 жыл бұрын

All pro athletes get tired of their sport at some point, but never loose their love for it, just don't want to compete anymore.

@billedcrowsbe3872 2 жыл бұрын

Thats my boy!!! Love Micheal im from the same error of phelps and already being a fan of Olympic sports when Phelps came along it was the best thing that ever happened to Olympics such a cool guy i wish him nothing but the best of luck in his business ventures i wish his whole family a happy healthy life it was really a joy to watch u swimm all them years.#bestever

@VFSactor67 6 жыл бұрын

"THANK YOU (Michael Phelps) for making us FEEL the way you do"❤️

@vickyraj2835 5 жыл бұрын

what a great athlete, what a great human. I bow down to you Mr.Phelps. Thank you for everything.

@DenisWelker91 4 жыл бұрын

I'm brazilian man and i have to admit This guy is amazing Very hard work

@reach2prasanna 5 жыл бұрын

"Did it again and again and again, 23 times." said no woman about a man ever.

@ashishpnaik3383 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@highhorse902 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂👍🏻

@cam0987 3 жыл бұрын

HOW CAN U GUYS MAKE EVERYTHING DIRTY, I CAN'T EVEN THINK THAT

@reach2prasanna 3 жыл бұрын

@@cam0987 How is this dirty. Because it has a sexual connotation. Come on, we're all adults here. It was a joke.

@sambitkanjilal8099 3 жыл бұрын

brooooo lmaoooo

@leonardoespiritu1866 5 жыл бұрын

THIS MAN IS GREAT BECAUSE OF HIS HUMILITY. A REAL MAN👍☝️👏🙏❤

@troyhagen587 6 жыл бұрын

LIFE it is giving back and helping, You have to be a friend to get a friend. LOVE.

@charlesflannery4610 3 жыл бұрын

Overcoming mental health issues is not easy and it is always great to see people in the public eye be honest and open about it. It helps remove some of the stigma.

@aljpelayo2120 4 жыл бұрын

Heartfelt. It is always humbling to see and hear successful people open up and sharing their struggles.

@tinashen2984 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for opening up about mental struggles, so brave.

@donkim4594 2 жыл бұрын

He is a great man and you can see he is an honest caring person! I Feel so identified with him, I also suffer anxiety, fortunately things are getting better, but to all of you guys suffering the same, I wish you all the best! Sometimes the cause of anxiety comes from not saying or doing what you really want to say or do, so you can always work on that to improve yourself and get better!😉 All my sincere support to all of you guys💪! Be strong, and don't be afraid or ashamed to ask for help if you need it! There is nothing wrong on accepting that we are sometimes vulnerable, that makes us human! Warm regards from Spain, take care guys✊🏻

@ummomar4919 3 жыл бұрын

Micheal Phelps also I am Olympian swimmer like you and that it gives me more active to see you speak around of people who is cheering for you. Micheal Phelps you are the legend bravo my man

@amysue6275 3 жыл бұрын

So needed to hear this today...I have a son dealing with depression and I am researching how to help him out of this. Depression involving not wanting to live is a true part of mental health. Wish I had Michael Phelps to meet my son in person!!! He truly needs a mentor to get him past this error of his life.

@jojomaurice9831 3 жыл бұрын

I wish him all the best, and I hope he's able to recover soon

@officialdamadmanchannel6513 8 ай бұрын

I know I'm late but hope you and your son are doing better now and I wish you and your family the best ❤

@NJSportsGirl2 6 жыл бұрын

I love his style now and just his contribution outside of swimming. Yeah we all have low points like he said in our lives but we have to bounce back from that and become better people.

@mayuri5928 4 жыл бұрын

I would have anxiety if i sat on these chairs too

@janet5427 3 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@lorenakerr90 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Phelps motivational and inspiring. Love your struggles and how you continued and overcame. Sweet family. The best.

@suchanddrama 5 жыл бұрын

4:25 this man is so adorable!!!

@tamboliyatamboliya2815 4 жыл бұрын

You are so BRAVE & COURAGEOUS for sharing. THANK you SO much for being so giving by being so open and honest w/ your struggles. May God BLESS you & your family. And may the Lord heal you of your depression & anxiety. Be encouraged. :)

@julianfischer4207 Жыл бұрын

The fact that someone so successful struggled with depression and anxiety makes me not feel so bad for struggling.

@skullcrusher5424 3 жыл бұрын

I admire this man, I do competitive swimming and its not easy, he's a true man. Always will be a champion

@souhirchouikha3878 5 жыл бұрын

Love to see the human side inside the champion. You're awesome Michael ❤

@PriyankaGupta-ew1li 5 жыл бұрын

My God he and his words... So Gracious.... He made me feel good about my being human side:)

@emanbrizuela9752 4 жыл бұрын

That was the mouth of experience, Hardwork and Compassion

@elizabethosborne3606 6 жыл бұрын

It's humbling for him to admit his fragility.. 👍

@sandrashin9502 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! This is an incredible journey shared by one of the highest archivers on our planet, Michael Phelps! He is such an inspiration for all - thanks to his humble, courageous, honest and generous sharing about his triumph journey - not only about claiming his most victory moments in life, but more importantly and more profoundly about enduring his darkest moments in life in order to claim his final triumph in life, and that is the most beautiful human spirit perhaps we could all learn from! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️😇😇 👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖

@kaikaili4833 5 жыл бұрын

God is good. If you trust in Him, the whole things will change around. We are not perfect, but God is.

@HiddenTalent_07 5 жыл бұрын

It's good to see a Christian in the midst of all this :D

@smeadowz2722 5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@antnewsreporter5752 5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@a-aron2227 5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@chaddysalright8493 4 жыл бұрын

Kaikai Li no cap

@kimberlyk3928 6 жыл бұрын

I just love him!

@Hope-wl8de 3 жыл бұрын

Anxiety comes when thinking to much about things, just take a deep breath and relax and ignore overthinking

@Robsav-yx6vi 3 жыл бұрын

SO true !!! I always thought that if l didn’t think about it I couldn’t control it any when it didn’t Control the outcome The more l felt that l had to OVERthink things . Not anymore I’m completely better now . Whooohooo. This is fixable

@blenderx6754 2 жыл бұрын

It’s easy ti say but hard to do..only people who have anxiety can understand this

@simondeaver5187 Жыл бұрын

You can see how anxious he is in this interview. He's amazing

@LOOK4ae 6 жыл бұрын

I love Michael Phelps!!

@NikhilKumar-lh5ne 3 жыл бұрын

Great respect for this man such a huge inspiration. Will take inspiration to fight difficulties.

@archieandrew9317 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever did the subtitles is a genius! Spot on!👍

@anastasialaude3948 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting the world knows the human side of you-Michael. Hope you can share what really happen and what steps you take to overcome your depression and be a successful legend. Take care.

@drharender4999 6 жыл бұрын

What a humble soul

@bazaarm.b.c 5 жыл бұрын

Oh Michael .. You are such an inspiration to me and my autistic son.

@anngranit4794 2 жыл бұрын

He just melts my heart ....! Support simone .

@leo-rf7ef 2 жыл бұрын

He is legend and legends r very simple to understand 🙏

@lydiakinnaman1106 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Will help so one, just knowing that the great champion have human moments.

@charisborquaye68 4 жыл бұрын

It's OK to Not be OK 😊

@young9534 4 жыл бұрын

Absolute legend in and out of the pool.

@HamzaKhan-fe6nn 5 жыл бұрын

how humble is this man after his success surprises me

@mohammedkhan8007 4 жыл бұрын

You are such a nice person Phelps.

@BluisRaw02 5 жыл бұрын

What an amazing athlete!

@joshuanun8192 4 жыл бұрын

One of the great videos! Thanks!

@AndrewsOpinion15 5 жыл бұрын

michael phelps so awesome here on today !!!

@adityakaushik252 4 жыл бұрын

He is such a motivation

@jasonsmith2893 2 жыл бұрын

Anxiety the worst emotion just can't function when it starts.

@benstr8156 2 жыл бұрын

This outline might help. I got it from various videos on anxiety. *Vicious anxiety cycle - Thoughts > Feelings > behavior* Thoughts - future-based, catastrophic, something bad will happen I won’t be able to cope Feelings - Anxious. Adrenaline, tense, heart racing, breathing fast, shaky, light-headed, sweaty Behaviors - Avoid or escape, not go out, make excuses, leave early, safety behavious - help us cope in the situation Thoughts • Challenge our thought • Not believe our thoughts • Not pay attention to our thoughts (filter out) Change our behavior (Learn and use coping skills) • Stick with it in those situations • Make a plan to gradually do things previously you avoided • Start small and build up Feeling • Thinking and doing differently means we’ll feel much less anxious

@furqanurrehman2385 5 жыл бұрын

God gives you peace my friend.

@misaelchavarin5931 3 жыл бұрын

This hit home

@cayotelives 4 жыл бұрын

HE is super human though he says he is not. To help others in mental health not just sports is greatness as a human and his honesty

@user-pq2zc9lv4d 6 жыл бұрын

Michael phelps not just my idle but my champion

@janahiker9091 2 жыл бұрын

Michael you are saving lives every day. Thank you for sharing.

@cosmokramer4703 4 жыл бұрын

He's built like a Merman. Huged webbed feet, huge torso, short legs, triple jointed and huge hands

@i--hate--life 2 жыл бұрын

He's so humble 😍

@aakashyadav1128 3 жыл бұрын

Omg can't stop Myself from liking this

@corkkyle 3 жыл бұрын

"We all go through struggles. It's something every single person goes through."

@brucehutchinson9527 2 жыл бұрын

Michael Phelps it's truly a dad when he's telling people his family to shut off the water.

@jdt8983 2 жыл бұрын

Years back I got invited by one of his friends to hang out with her, him and his wife and I didn't go. Seeing that he's willing to open up about something I personally will always struggle with on some level makes me wish I had met up with the guy. Mental health is still way behind but we're getting more researched for sure

@eastwesttalkshow6129 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great man. Michael, you are my hero.

@siddharthtadury5612 6 жыл бұрын

Your my god brother,you showed this world that what a person can do with his life.i regularly watch ur videos to boost my confidence..thank you MP thanks a lot.

@siddharthtadury5612 6 жыл бұрын

Y K Good question YK,i appreciate.well it may sounds crazy,but we believe that GOD is eternal nothing is permanent in life,in our practices the definition of GOD is not about "almighty or some superpower"kind of thing,According to us The true definition of GOD is the persons AIM,GOALS,DEVOTION,CONFIDENCE,HARDWORK this all thing stays with in himself.To conquer something in life firstly we need to spiritually connect to the ourself.then only we can pay proper attention towards our things.the reason why i said MP as my GOD is,he inspires me every second,ever minute.when ever i feel low or being in a darkest part in life,i just remember his life his struggle.which make me strong and confident.by reminding it,it gives me a hope.and i convience myself "YES THERE IS A DAY AFTER EVERY NIGHT,there is a light after every darkness..So i treat as he is my GOD.

@neurodivtries4101 5 жыл бұрын

@Y K Why do white people consider arab dead body as a god?

@tahami4144 5 жыл бұрын

Love you phelps you're the best

@danielnotavailable8833 5 жыл бұрын

We love you Michael

@sammymendis475 3 жыл бұрын

That "He'll no!" got me😂😂

@SatyamRaina 4 жыл бұрын

Such a hero!

@trapqueen7971 4 жыл бұрын

Awesomeness..

@bubbalubba431 2 жыл бұрын

I just cried. Thank you for being the best human!

@raghuveer8383 2 жыл бұрын

My huge admiration to u ....

@carlogori8811 5 жыл бұрын

Great man

@DesiTennis 2 жыл бұрын

Proud of you man!!!!

@abkyabacha 5 жыл бұрын

This fish looks like a man

@bebuchinapenelope 2 жыл бұрын

When she asks " how could that be, if you were so successful" she is perpetuating the idea that success solves all our problems, or that our mental health is linked to our level of success...when in the end "success" looks so different for everyone. Money, fame, class etc will not define your feelings of accomplishment or worthiness.