I have struggled with my mental health for many years before but never wanted anyone to know I was hurting in fear of what they would think of me. I was also a college athlete, and it had been ingrained in us to be tough or tough things out no matter the obstacle in front of me. I always thought I had no right to feel the way I did. I should not show any weakness because the people around me that took control over my life would attack that. I told myself that I was okay and should stop being sensitive to what was around me and tough it out because it was all in my head, and nothing could be wrong with me.