My Battle with Pre-Game Anxiety
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ต.ค. 2024
- Every year, I share my testimony as part of my personal reflection. This practice has become more than just a recap of challenges-it’s a way for me to stay grounded, learn, and grow. This year’s topic is something I’ve been hesitant to address: my struggle with pre-game anxiety. I don’t know how many more seasons I have left, so it feels even more important to be vulnerable about what I’ve learned. Sharing these stories matters, not just for me but hopefully for anyone going through their own challenges.
每年，我都會分享我的個人見證，這已成為我反思過去和成長的重要方式。今年，我選擇了一個我一直猶豫是否要談的話題：比賽前的焦慮感。我不知道自己還能打幾個賽季，所以這次分享對我而言格外重要。我希望透過這些故事，能幫助那些也在面對挑戰的人。
In the video, I explore three key lessons I’ve learned through anxiety:
1. You are not alone - So many people experience anxiety, and it’s okay to struggle with it.
2. Anxiety doesn’t define you - Who you are goes far beyond the fear or doubts you feel.
3. Anxiety may never fully go away, but that’s okay - It’s about learning to live with it and finding strength through it.
我學到的三件事：
1. 你並不孤單，很多人都在面對焦慮。
2. 焦慮並不代表你的全部。
3. 焦慮也許永遠不會消失，但我們可以學習與它共存
Thank you for listening, and I hope my experience resonates with anyone going through something similar.
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Jeremy, I was one of those guys who wrote a lot of bad stuff about you on a lot of internet forums. I honestly didn't think you would be reading those comments and how it could effect you. It really puts things into perspective for me that public figures are humans just like everyone else. I am sorry for all the hate you got. Nobody should go through what you went through. Thank you for shedding light on online bullying and racism. Just because we're behind a computer, our words spread like wildfire.
I feel like Jeremy is too humble. It’s like he feels he doesn’t deserve to be in his position. I think he needs to realize teams picked him up for a reason; because he’s a good point guard and a good teammate and a good person
That's something many professionals and elites are having, it's called Imposter Syndrome.
Thank you Lord for making jeremy willing to share. God is always with each of us.
Thank you for sharing. May God continue to use you as a vessel to bless people around this world!
Thank you for this, Jeremy. Anxiety has had a stronghold on me for the longest time but it has been aggravated over the past few months due to a traumatic family event and career pressure. You speak with so much wisdom and courage, I could relate to your struggles (although in a different context) and the verses you shared resonated with me - they brought me to tears. I think God is speaking to me. Much love to you and God bless xx
It takes a lot of strength to stand up and talk about things that make you vulnerable. I can only express my utmost respect for you Jeremy and I know exactly how hard it is to feel like you can't live up to the expectations of others. Thank you for your words and openness, that is the sign of true greatness. I've enjoyed watching you play in the nba before, now I know all the more what you've taken on for your dream. What always helped me was to realize that it doesn't matter what others think and that I don't give a shit about it… ✌️
You never let us down
Having spent 9 years in the NBA and over 14 years in his basketball career, longer than most basketball players, I always wondered what made this man so strong. I never expected Jeremy to have such a side of struggle and anxiety off the court.
Thank you for always being sincere in sharing your struggles and selflessly telling us about your experiences. It helps me realize that I am not alone.
I believe your anxiety stems from always striving for better performance, whether in the NBA, CBA, or even playing in Taiwan. It shows not only your respect for yourself but also for the audience.
It’s not just your impressive skills, but your serious attitude toward the game that makes you my most admired athlete. Well, I hope you can truly enjoy the new season！
I needed this passage jeremy.. Anxiety has had an immense stronghold on me this past month, stemming hyperventilation, panic attacks, head, heart, and digestive issues but truly no weapon shall prosper‼️🙏🏽I’ve been in and out of the hospital this past month but nothing major to be found other than it to be anxiety, so just goes to show how the enemy is truly always working to infiltrate our mind, but the Lord indeed prevails🙏🏽I’ve been feeling much better recently as I’ve been actively seeking God more, and this passage is confirmation to me that God is truly in favor🤞🏽🤍Bless u bro‼️
Love him on and off the court since young
This is fantastic. Thank you for your openness and vulnerability. There is so much power here.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Jeremy. I am pretty sure your video will help many people ❤ 👍
I really appreciated your sharing today; it was truly helpful for dealing with anxiety. I hope Jeremy fully enjoys the games this season and always feels the support of your many fans. May the strength of that support never become a source of anxiety.
Wishing you even more health and happiness on the court this season！
I can't describe more for my relating to this video. You really stated it so well🎉. It'll definitely help so many of us to see our performances in a healthy way. I really appreciate this lecture.
All the best❤
been seven years and Jeremy still inspires me to this day.
I have anxiety problems and it’s suddenly getting worse theses two days. I do really know the feeling of my body is shaking and hyperventilation, like my body is out of control.
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that this video comes to the top of my homepage.
Your video really gives me courage to face anxiety again and again. Grateful for all that you’ve done.
I'm struggling with anxiety right now. This video means a lot to me. Thank you, Jeremy, for your selfless sharing!
Thank you for using your platform to share your personal struggles and how you’ve been able to apply scripture and God’s truth. Super relatable in so many facets of life. I know that God is using you to share his love!
Jeremy we love u no matter how u perform. Ur fans celebrate with u when u make the shots and we will still be here supporting u even if u have bad days. We will be there with you no matter what. We just want to see u happy playing the game that you love so much
Jeremy praise God for the wonderful story and encouragement that has come because of ur anxiety. Hope that the next time you’re going through it and wish u never had this anxiety, you just remember what has come from it and how you encouraged random ppl like me through it!
Thank you for sharing this. I struggle on gameday because of pregame anxiety and don't play like the way I usually do in scrimmages. Had a rought performance yesterday, I believe God sent me this video for guidance. God bless you bro!
I appreciate this, I have heavy pregame anxiety when I used to play basketball to now in my med school exams, to hear from my hero helps a lot
Since you created Linsanity, I started watching the NBA. Until you came to Taiwan to play the Steelers and Kings, my whole family still paid attention to you!
We all love you and like to watch you play. We all know that you must have high self-esteem. This is a source of pressure!
You are 35 years old and have suffered serious injuries. Winning or losing is no longer important, because what we want to see is Jeremy Lin enjoying the process of playing. You know what? It is a pleasure to watch you play! This enough!
Love you Jeremy! I will always have your back! I'm glad you're back on the court, just like I asked you at the postgame autograph session.❤
Fear and anxiety is definitely a difficult emotion to overcome. Thank you for sharing, this video was well produced and articulate. This reminds me of when Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan revealed about their depression, mental health is just as important as physical health for professional athletes. It's a nice reminder that we're all human beings, fans can easily forget and expect athletes to be this invincible super human and they get paid so well that they have no problems with their life. I'm glad you're managing your pre-game anxieties, it must not be easy especially since your performance is entirely dependent on your career and job. You're awesome and keep up the good work!
Amen Jeremy !! Vital message to be shared.. distrust the enemy and rely on our Lord of Hope❤️🩹
Anxiety is of the enemy.. but the Lord prevails 🙏🏽✝️🫶🏽
Wow, this is something I never knew Jeremy Lin suffered from. This to show once again we’re not perfect people. Even pro ball players like Jeremy Lin suffers from anxiety like we do. I hope he continues to succeed and for God to breakthrough his anxiety day by day. Keep going man!
This is exactly what I need for my quad rehab and the process to back on the court. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for sharing! It's good to know that you have these anxiety and still go on to do your best! Thanks for the suggestion of writing the fears down and then finding a scripture verse to counter it! Thank you for sharing your faith! Blessings! 😇
Big Thks to you Jeremy, not as a professional player but as a great person sharing this experience to us who r now maybe currently experiencing through this but too young to deal w it.
Thanks for this advice, Jeremy - I'll do my best to apply it to my daily life!
I’m glad to watch this video right now, specially I have to host the meeting, do my research reports, working my job…etc, so many things in this week and few more months in the future. It’s really help for me, hope I can do this’ll, thank you, Jeremy!
Thank you , Jeremy. That’s an important topic about mental health.❤Thans for your sharing.
Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏
Thank you Jeremy. This film is really fantastic and inspiring. We should trust more on God in our daylily life. Hope everyone will believe in JESUS and enjoy his unconditional love.
I hope Jeremy will play as chill as your charity basketball, pickelball and video games someday❤❤❤
Thank you , Jeremy ❤
I deal with anxiety before show too, I know how it feels
Anybody think its no big deal and we may get used to it
But when I see the crowd my heart starts pounding! But I know when I get on it I will or I should enjoy the stage😳
So usually I'll push myself and ignore the problem
Thankyou for sharing the story, I will keep learning how to deal with my anxiety. Love from Taiwan for 12 years see u in the new taipei home court this weekend
If anyone here is struggling with anxiety please read the book “Feeling Good” by David D Burns. That book is a life changer if you’re dealing with depression or anxiety.
The curse of a perfectionist.
Thank you for sharing these.❤
Thank you for sharing Jeremy! 🙏
Jeremy, I am not sure if you will see this. I used to work for MLSE (Raptors) and I walked by you and Siakam once. Too bad I didn't have enough courage to speak to you. As a fan since Linsanity I saw all your ups and downs and you were struggling and doesn't seems to be having fun in Toronto. I feel like you can feel that everyone wants the 2nd Linsanity everywhere you go myself included, to the point not for my enjoyment but to be able to tell everyone it wasn't a fluke. If we feel that way imagine what you feel. I keep wanting to tell you although we all look up to you and hope you will be our stereotype breaker, it breaks our heart seeing you getting crushed by the pressure. I knew you must have spoken to lots of people but I was hoping may be the voice of a fan telling you can relax and don't bare the "obligation" would help. And then I saw you cried in Taiwan after that championship summer. I couldn't help to feel disappointed like our hero fell, but then I was mad I couldn't even find the courage to offer you some words that might help. I am so happy seeing you open up more in recent years and teaching the new generation of Asian baller about your journey. I really hope one of them becomes an all stars in the nba and tell the world you are their mentor. You deserve a place in basketball history
May the Lord continue to bless you brother with and beyond basketball.
This is a really valuable video! Thank you for sharing Jeremy!
Best basketball video I have ever known in my life
Any place to see ur new Taipei kings highlights?
Always with u Lin..wish u saw urself once how we Asians have seen u for more than a decade..
Wish u were on the warriors still after that latest g league stint ..that was a championship team..
U are a champion Lin n will always be .. don't let those racist coaches n league ditter u from what u actually achieved.
Thank you Lin 👊
Much love, bro. God bless
come back to new york!!!
加油 加油👍👍👍❤❤❤
Thank you Jeremy. I'll keep going!
Amen
這集太有內容了！獲益匪淺❤
Really encouraging. Thanks for sharing
Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
That was the reason i didnt make it the amount of sweaty hands i would get before a game just made playing impossible
Nice sharing ❤
so inspirational jeremy!!
謝謝分享 當我知道連林書豪這麼成功的人都有焦慮症 會讓我更有勇氣去面對下一次焦慮症的發作 將我們自己全權交託在上帝手中 焦慮症狀會來 也會走
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A leader!
AMEN🙏
God first 🙏🏿
For me, I don’t anxiety before games. As you feel you are good at basketball, you’ll play well. If you don’t believe yourself, you will play suck.
Amen 🙏
Thx lin❤
🐐 Goat🥺🔥
The one with great power comes to great responsibility. Jeremy is a strong person, so he has to face these pressure. Hope Jeremy can deal with the pressure and feel happy.
感謝豪哥分享...受用無窮
Wow
林牧師我被你打動了
林牧師
Maybe you can play basketball for a few more years? Use your experience to help your brothers and teammates grow. Of course... everything still depends on your health! Wishing you a great season and a healthy career! 也許你還能再打幾年籃球？使用經驗幫助你的弟弟和隊友成長。當然…一切還是要看你的健康狀況！願你度過一個美好的賽季和健康的職業生涯！
haha the first sentence i share my testimony every year, a Christian!
請問他穿的這件衣服哪裡有賣？
Lin For Trump and Rishi Suna
NBA?
J Lin 7 with his belief systems C. Quotes like his first original vid 😎😮💛🍑🥷🌎
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