Former Australia captain Michael Clarke revealed his battle with a mental disorder, sharing he suffered extreme sadness and lack of motivation.
Clarke, who hung up his boots after leading Australia to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2015 triumph, has emerged as a new voice in the sport after taking up commentary.
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While speaking to the Mental as Anyone podcast, Michael Clarke shared that even though he never sought medical attention or went for a diagnosis but was sure battling a mental disorder which causes extreme sadness.
The World Cup-winning captain further revealed that he experienced “sadness” such that he could not move for days.
“I have never been checked; I think it is a given. It is like ADD [attention deficit disorder, it’s a given. Definitely, ask my parents; you don’t need to take me to a doctor. I’ve certainly been extremely sad, devastated, floored, can’t move for days, and can’t get out of bed.
