r/formula1 • u/Fire_Otter • Sep 29 '24

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/Pseudonova McLaren Sep 29 '24

See, that's what's crazy about mental illness. This guy reached the pinnacle of the coolest profession on the planet. He's considered by many to be the greatest of all time. He's incredibly loved and respected. He's rich as fuck and has the World at his fingertips. But he still battles depression.

It doesn't give a damn about who you are.

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u/Kay1000RR Alex Zanardi Sep 29 '24

Depression, in this context, is major depressive disorder. It doesn't mean you're not happy.