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.
@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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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. :)
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.
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
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✊🏻
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
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! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️😇😇 👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖
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.
Crazy how much people put him on a pedestal when it clearly makes him uncomfortable to keep being referred to as a hero/God etc lol... seems like a genuine and awesome guy who loved swimming and was ultra competitive
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.
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.
Mam , I am too going with such a phase , no stability in mind, no consistency in studies, pressure mounting up with each passing day, misery and misery everywhere, unable to find a permanent fix for this condition of mine.
Hey man, i feel you. When i see somebody going trough crap i just want to help them, give them some advice.. but to be honest i don't know what to say. Maybe is better that you opened up - like Michael said - being shut up about it makes it worse - sending a positive thought your way :) Not sure what else to do. Stay strong :)
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
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
It's great that people can talk about it, don't get me wrong. But if people ever say: "if they can do it, you can, too", I'll seriously lose my cool. Not that I don't want him to tell his story. That is not what I'm saying. Anyone?!
The man is a champion. I don't think many were willing to work as hard as Phelps to become a true champion. ... P.S. Kudos to his coach, Bob Bowman, these 2 made a GREAT team!!!
He’s humble, when you humble yourself God can begin to heal you, you see how he hide behind his gold metals , some people hide behind their goals and ranks to make themselves look not flawsless
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.
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.
Don't worry
Alexander George Tsakumis God bless you. May the Lord Jesus Christ give you rest
Michael get some braces on your teeth. It is not too late. You hide your teeth when you speak.
How did you overcome anxiety
I'm going through it it's sucks
Phelps holds more Olympic medals than 173 countries in the world alone. That speaks enough for his achievement.
Wth 😂😂
@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.
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.
@@Jostra_FAME EXACTLY TOTALLY AGREE
@@rolex408 exactly same with my country no support from anyone
Anxiety can affect anyone, great to see Michael opening up about his challenges.
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
@@amyquinn1893 try mediation and keto diet
The Anxiety Guy he is also the best swimmer of all time not a nobody like you
Sir! You are G.O.A.T💥💥💥💥💥
Noor Khan wth is wrong with you
It is nice to see Michael using his fame and success to help people .
I was dead broke hustling on the steps ,now I rock water like Michael Phelps
I was death broke hustling on the steps, now I rock water like a Michael Phelps
Michael is a bit too fake tanned. More than Trump
@@greenelephant1231
You must be black.
@@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.
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.
I’m almost age 48. I’ve been struggling with anxiety as well. Heng in there🌺🌷🌸🌹
If you are at the bottom you gave nothing to lose.
Thank you to Michael Phelps for sharing his story on anxiety and depression.🙏
Joanna love you
Do you have anxiety?
Love you worry
I’m sitting here right now shivering literally shivering from anxiety and Michael helped me even if it was just for a minute
Aww so sorry that you have anxiety. I hope it gets better for you.
God bless.
I hope you are getting better at dealing with it
You aren’t alone. I get this way as well.
He found God 🙏 A thing TV shows will not tell you
Most uncomfortable chairs I've ever seen! plus an audience on front of you
VeronicaDay i agree i would probably faint.
Exactly. What’s up with the chairs?
Omg, right!
Lol
Ellens the best chairs 😍
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.
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.
Michael is so humble!!
He has had struggles just like the rest of us. I am a little surprised he spoke so candidly about his.
7:25 yes so humble
DissLikeYouTakeMyPiss1 I just hope you were not being sarcastic. Michael is a humble hero to many people.
I am so glad that I watched this suffering from anxiety and depression
Love how real, humble, and free he is now. Wonderful to see him mature into a family man. ☺️🙏
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.
This man gave me so much hope today! I hope I will accomplish a lot just like him when I get less anxious
Yes. Michael described me! I finally know that i am not wandering alone .my anxiety..depression..my no communication...thanks
Michael Phelps. First class all the way. Also, nice suit.
Nobody deserves it like Michaels Phelps he his a legend a hero the greatest Olympic of all time
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.
He seems like a cool, genuine dude. His vulnerability is powerful.
He is handsome, athletic (to put it lightly), real and humble. He won the genetic lottery.
I mean, a lot of work went into the athleticism. A TON. And humility isn’t something you’re just born with either.
I think Michael is a Legend's name.
Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Michael Jackson, Michael Jai White. WTH?
Esmeraldo Campo Michael Scott
Roger Mcroger Yes Grasshopper!!!!
true that... you forgot Michael Kelso
Michael Johnson
What about Michael Schumacher
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.
Heartfelt. It is always humbling to see and hear successful people open up and sharing their struggles.
*Even the world's fittest man alive went through depression, let it come out and u will feel relaxed*
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
what a great athlete, what a great human. I bow down to you Mr.Phelps. Thank you for everything.
"THANK YOU (Michael Phelps) for making us FEEL the way you do"❤️
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.
I wish him all the best, and I hope he's able to recover soon
I know I'm late but hope you and your son are doing better now and I wish you and your family the best ❤
thank you for opening up about mental struggles, so brave.
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. :)
True Champion
Love from INDIA
"Did it again and again and again, 23 times." said no woman about a man ever.
Hahaha
😂😂😂😂👍🏻
HOW CAN U GUYS MAKE EVERYTHING DIRTY, I CAN'T EVEN THINK THAT
@@cam0987 How is this dirty. Because it has a sexual connotation. Come on, we're all adults here. It was a joke.
brooooo lmaoooo
I'm brazilian man and i have to admit
This guy is amazing
Very hard work
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.
THIS MAN IS GREAT BECAUSE OF HIS HUMILITY. A REAL MAN👍☝️👏🙏❤
Oh Michael .. You are such an inspiration to me and my autistic son.
LIFE it is giving back and helping, You have to be a friend to get a friend. LOVE.
Michael Phelps motivational and inspiring. Love your struggles and how you continued and overcame. Sweet family. The best.
I admire this man, I do competitive swimming and its not easy, he's a true man. Always will be a champion
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
Just make a film of him .it will break world record of selling.
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✊🏻
You can see how anxious he is in this interview. He's amazing
4:25 this man is so adorable!!!
I would have anxiety if i sat on these chairs too
LMAO
Anxiety comes when thinking to much about things, just take a deep breath and relax and ignore overthinking
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
It’s easy ti say but hard to do..only people who have anxiety can understand this
The fact that someone so successful struggled with depression and anxiety makes me not feel so bad for struggling.
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!
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🏻♀️🙇🏻♀️😇😇
👍👍👍👍💖💖💖💖
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.
God is good. If you trust in Him, the whole things will change around. We are not perfect, but God is.
It's good to see a Christian in the midst of all this :D
Amen
Amen
Amen
Kaikai Li no cap
Love to see the human side inside the champion. You're awesome Michael ❤
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
That was the mouth of experience, Hardwork and Compassion
It's humbling for him to admit his fragility.. 👍
My God he and his words... So Gracious....
He made me feel good about my being human side:)
He is legend and legends r very simple to understand 🙏
You are such a nice person Phelps.
Great respect for this man such a huge inspiration. Will take inspiration to fight difficulties.
Whoever did the subtitles is a genius! Spot on!👍
I just love him!
Michael Phelps it's truly a dad when he's telling people his family to shut off the water.
Absolute legend in and out of the pool.
He just melts my heart ....! Support simone .
Michael you are saving lives every day. Thank you for sharing.
Crazy how much people put him on a pedestal when it clearly makes him uncomfortable to keep being referred to as a hero/God etc lol... seems like a genuine and awesome guy who loved swimming and was ultra competitive
how humble is this man after his success surprises me
I just cried. Thank you for being the best human!
I love Michael Phelps!!
He's built like a Merman. Huged webbed feet, huge torso, short legs, triple jointed and huge hands
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.
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.
@Y K Why do white people consider arab dead body as a god?
Michael phelps not just my idle but my champion
What a humble soul
This fish looks like a man
Mam , I am too going with such a phase , no stability in mind, no consistency in studies, pressure mounting up with each passing day, misery and misery everywhere, unable to find a permanent fix for this condition of mine.
go to a counselor. very effective.
mansheet singh SSA ,,you r my brother phajhi,,from India Amritsar,,I m also fan of Michael Phelps.
Hope you find some peace soon.
Bhaiji ab kese ho aap?
Hey man, i feel you. When i see somebody going trough crap i just want to help them, give them some advice.. but to be honest i don't know what to say. Maybe is better that you opened up - like Michael said - being shut up about it makes it worse - sending a positive thought your way :) Not sure what else to do. Stay strong :)
What an amazing athlete!
Anxiety the worst emotion just can't function when it starts.
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
He is such a motivation
My. God. Bless. Michael. Phelps. For. Talking. About. His. Struggles. In. Life. And. My. God. Bless. Michael. Phelps. And. His. Family
I really admire him 👏🏿
It's OK to Not be OK 😊
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
"We all go through struggles. It's something every single person goes through."
It's great that people can talk about it, don't get me wrong.
But if people ever say: "if they can do it, you can, too", I'll seriously lose my cool.
Not that I don't want him to tell his story. That is not what I'm saying.
Anyone?!
michael phelps so awesome here on today !!!
Phelps is G.O.A.T💥💥💥💥
The man is a champion. I don't think many were willing to work as hard as Phelps to become a true champion. ... P.S. Kudos to his coach, Bob Bowman, these 2 made a GREAT team!!!
God gives you peace my friend.
Omg can't stop Myself from liking this
This video saved my life
He’s humble, when you humble yourself God can begin to heal you, you see how he hide behind his gold metals , some people hide behind their goals and ranks to make themselves look not flawsless
I competed in the special olympics on abu dhabi and won gold
Congrats... Keep winning
Congrats emma..keep winning and make your country and yourself proud
That's awesome man congrats! Keep practicing so we can see you in an interview, good luck and have a really happy life
That's fantastic Emma
Congrats on your gold.
Sir Phelps is the goat
Those chairs are giving me anxiety for christ sake. Get chairs with arms that are lower..they look so uncomfortable
That "He'll no!" got me😂😂
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.
Thank you for sharing. Will help so one, just knowing that the great champion have human moments.
4:25 “This is after... 4 olympics...” 😂
One of the great videos! Thanks!
I think the subtitles is misleading starting from 3:54
Am I right?!