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05-02-2012, 07:03 PM | #1 | ||
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What is the common denominator between these sports greats?
NFL players Defensive Back Junior Seau, Safety Ray Easterling, Defensive Back Safety Dave Duerson, The NHL's Tough guy Wade Belak, Enforcer Derek Boogaard, Forward and fighter Derek Boogaard They were all hard hitting and often got hit hard and they all died before their time in the recent past. The NFL players hit their opposing player targets hard, often using their helmets for additional effort. The NHL players were known for hard play and fighting. They also had a history of depression and even dementia. Most were diagnosed with CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) where their brain has shrunk (atrophied) as a result of repeated concussions and sub-concussions. These are just the tip of the iceberg of athletes who have had their lives changed as the result of concussions and sub-concussive impacts. When some of us try to convince others of the need to end their contact sport obsessions, this is the reason. As we live with the struggles of PCS, it is hard to explain how frustrating our lives can be, especially during the down parts of the PCS roller coaster ride. I don't mean this to be morbid but when so many end their own lives, it shows the depth of their personal struggles.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Klaus (05-03-2012) |
05-02-2012, 07:16 PM | #2 | ||
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Also, it's the WAY they ended their lives. Suicide via gunshot to the chest, ensuring their brains were untouched and able to be used for research into concussions and mTBI.
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Feb 24, 2012 - Slipped on a large puddle of ice at work, hitting the back of my head. No loss of consciousness, so I assumed I'd be back at work within a few days. I was wrong. When resting, symptoms are low. With exertion, I still suffer from fatigue, migraines, vision problems, problems thinking or reading, troubles sleeping, issues finding or getting words to my mouth when the headaches are bad, tinnitus, and thyroid issues which I think are due to the concussion. Seen one specialist, and now a few others through insurance review of my case. Hoping for further treatment. |
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05-02-2012, 07:43 PM | #3 | ||
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A few OD'ed on a mix of drugs and alcohol. Hand guns are are primarily illegal in Canada.
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05-02-2012, 08:25 PM | #4 | ||
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05-02-2012, 09:05 PM | #5 | ||
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The hoops one must jump through to get a permit to own a handgun in Canada make it very difficult to own one. A back-country hunting guide cannot even own a handgun for defense from bears. He can try to justify having one to go target shooting but still has hoops to jump through and then can only have it while to and from target shooting. There are easier ways to end it than to try to get a handgun in Canada.
I looked up all the Canadian gun laws to see how I could transport a handgun or two to Alaska on the ALCAN Highway. Even Canadian citizens have to jump through too many hoops. Either way, those hockey players found a way to end their anguish.
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05-02-2012, 09:47 PM | #6 | ||
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And most back country hunting guides I know generally prefer long guns for bear protection anyhow. And yes, there are easier ways to end it... no matter where you live. Starr, Canadian citizen and holder of a variety of gun permits |
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