Kevin Love has made public his first panic attack

Over the years, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Lough has guided his every move with what he calls masculinity, and now he has begun to disclose his mental health and experience of panic.

In a heartfelt article in the Players Tribune, the 29-year-old NBA All-Star described his first panic attack in the Cavaliers'third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks on November 30. May 2017.

-I'm nervous about the problems I've been having with my family. I don't sleep well. On the pitch, I think the expectations for the season, plus our 4-5 start, are weighing on me, he wrote. After

halftime break, the symptoms of panic attack began to appear in love.

-I think my heart beats faster than usual. Then I can't breathe. It's hard to describe, but everything is spinning, like my brain trying to crawl out of my head. The air feels thick and heavy. "My mouth is like chalk," he wrote. & By then, I was frightened. When I got up and walked out of the crowded crowd, I knew I couldn't-39; re-enter the game like, really couldn't-39; be its body. & Quote;

He was soon taken to the Cleveland Clinic, where his physical health was clarified, but his horrible experience would forever change his view of mental health.

-If you suffer as silently as I do, you know that no one can really get it. Part of the reason is that I want to do it for myself, but in most cases, I want to do it because people don't talk enough about mental health. & quot;

Although Love initially feared that seeking professional help would make him look weak, he eventually decided to see a psychiatrist. During the treatment, he realized that he had not made himself sad about his grandmother's death, and that talking about it helped him recover.

he wrote: "In the short time I met with the therapist, I saw the power of speaking out loud in such an environment." & I'm not saying that everyone goes to see a psychiatrist. Since November, the biggest lesson for me is not the psychologist, but the fact that I need help.

Love notes point out that men and boys, in particular, are often reluctant to discuss their mental health because it runs counter to the masculinity they re-taught in their youth.

-As you grow up, you will soon understand what a boy should do. You have to learn how to be a man, just like a script: strong. Don't talk about how you feel. He wrote, "Do it yourself. & These values about people and strength are so common that they are everywhere... At the same time it is invisible, like air or water around us.

Since his article was published, many celebrities have poured love into his support, including his teammates and NBA All-Star player LeBron James. & You are stronger now than ever!!! James said on Twitter Tuesday. & Salute and respect your brothers! & quot;

you are now stronger than before @kevinlove!! Salute and respect your brothers! __ https://t.co/6nl6wozmcm

& mdash; LeBron James (@kingjames) shared this article with his Twitter fans on March 6, 2018

actor Ben Stiller.

Respect @kevinlove to share what we have experienced as people in the world. Https://t.co/g9r6zaqpt9 & mdash; Ben Stiller (@redhourben) March 6, 2018

According to the American Association of Anxiety and Depression, more than 40 million American adults suffer from some form of anxiety disorder and about 6 million people suffer from panic disorder, so love information is extremely important. His article shows that you don't have to be on the verge of complete collapse to benefit from treatment, and that you can start to feel positive changes with just one visit. As love emphasizes, recognizing that you need help and opening your heart to your support system is a big step towards recovery. Love also breaks the barrier of male mental health and sets an example for boys who may encounter the same problems. Wendy M.O&39; Connor, PSY.D., a licensed marriage and family therapist at a private clinic in Brentwood, California, told livestrong.com that setting an example for boys was the key to ending the stigma.

She said that model men with good health care, who let their families know that visiting a doctor is a normal activity, would pass this on to their sons. & If they are not afraid of health problems and can talk about them, the conversation will become normal. & quot;

Generally speaking, the article of love is a victory in our book! Let's hope it encourages more people to be open to the difficulties they face and to seek help when needed.

What do you think? Why do you think it's important to discuss mental health? Why is it difficult for men to disclose their mental health? What other ways to deal with anxiety besides receiving treatment? Share your thoughts in the comments section.