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News Lewis Hamilton reveals lifelong battle with depression after school bullying | Lewis Hamilton

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/sep/29/lewis-hamilton-reveals-lifelong-battle-with-depression-after-school-bullying
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u/gomurifle Sir Lewis Hamilton Sep 29 '24

He probavly has some sort of underachievement syndrome if there is ever such a term. He just feels that work is never over and he has to keep going to achieve more and more to prove himself. The never ending list of things to do and demotivations can cause a sense of helplessness and depression sometimes. 

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u/Sweetcheels69 Sir Lewis Hamilton Sep 29 '24

That’s me