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Paul Merson opens up about battles with depression and addiction

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Paul Merson opens up about battles with depression and addiction

Paul Merson opens up about battles with depression and addiction

Paul Merson reveals being “too scared” and a desire to live gave him the strength to speak up about his own battles with addiction and depression during his footballing career.The former Arsenal and England midfielder first spoke of his experience with depression and gambling addiction last year, and has continued his message to encourage others to open up.


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Paul Merson has revealed a desire to live gave him the strength to speak up about his own battles with addiction and depression during his footballing career. The former midfielder was speaking at a..

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