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In this video, a man discusses his conversation with an athlete who played football for a long time and was taught to lead with his head, causing potential brain damage. The athlete discusses his goals of achieving peace of mind and awareness of what’s happening in his brain. He opens up about his difficult childhood, including being sexually molested and having a brother in jail. Despite struggling with dyslexia and feeling like he wasn’t smart enough, the athlete has worked on himself through therapy and other experiences to achieve inner peace.
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Former professional football player Lewis Howes, who hosts the podcast The School of Greatness, struggled in school and felt like he was a failure his whole life due to learning difficulties. With the help of psychotherapy and other therapeutic experiences, he overcame his anxiety and insecurity, but not everyone did. Learning disabilities are linked to a greater risk of lasting mental health problems, and those who need help can schedule a visit with Amen Clinics.
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How Learning Disorders Affect Mental Health: The Story of Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and former professional football player. He is also the host of The School of Greatness podcast, which has gained immense popularity over the years. However, amidst all the success, Howes has struggled with learning disorders that made him feel like a failure. In a candid session with Dr. Daniel Amen, Howes shared how learning disorders fueled his anxiety and depression for years. Here’s what we can learn from his story.
Struggling in School: The Early Signs
Howes’ academic journey was anything but smooth. He struggled to keep up with his peers and often found himself at the bottom of his class. He could not achieve more than Cs and Ds despite putting in extra study hours. The pressure of constantly falling behind in class affected his mental health, making him feel anxious and insecure. He also suffered from low self-esteem, thinking he was not intelligent enough to succeed.
Living with a Learning Disorder: What It Feels Like
Howes’ academic struggles were a result of his undiagnosed learning disabilities. He had trouble with reading, writing, and comprehension, making every school task challenging. He found it hard to focus and put in much more effort than his peers to achieve similar results. His brain was wired differently, making it harder to absorb and process information like others. Therefore, the school became a nightmare, and he picked up a negative mindset that dragged him down.
The Mental Health Impact of Learning Disorders
The constant stress of trying to keep up can take a toll on anyone’s mental health, but it can be especially challenging for people with learning disorders. Howes’ story exemplifies how a learning disorder can fuel anxiety, depression, and more. As he fell further behind in class, he began questioning his abilities, leading to an immense feeling of inadequacy. This can be a vicious cycle, where feelings of failure fuel anxiety and depression that, in turn, make it harder for the individual to focus.
Overcoming Learning Disorders: The Path to Success
With the help of psychotherapy, workshops, and other therapeutic experiences, Howes overcame the mental health challenges he faced due to his learning disorder. He also started his podcast, allowing him to share his knowledge and wisdom. However, not everyone is as lucky. People with learning disorders are more prone to long-term mental health problems. Identifying and diagnosing these conditions early on is crucial, allowing individuals to get the help they need to cope with the symptoms.
Conclusion
Lewis Howes’ story is a testament to the fact that learning disorders can impact mental health severely. It is essential to educate people about the signs and symptoms of these disorders to identify and diagnose them early on. At Amen Clinics, we provide specialist care for those dealing with learning disorders and their mental health implications. If you or someone you know is dealing with a learning disorder, please call us or visit our website to schedule a visit with our specialists. Don’t let learning disorders hold you back from pursuing greatness.
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Former professional football player Lewis Howes, who hosts the wildly popular podcast The School of Greatness, seems to have it all. But in an open session with Dr. Daniel Amen, Howes shares that he didn’t always feel like a success. The bestselling author and entrepreneur say, “I felt dumb pretty much my whole life.”
Howes struggled in school, where he says he was always at the bottom of his class. He had a tutor and attended special needs classes during recess and after school, but no matter how hard he studied, he still got Cs and Ds. When he entered eighth grade, he tested at a second-grade reading level, and administrators wanted to hold him back a step. It was a real blow to his self-esteem.
“[Learning] was always stressful. It was always exhausting,” says Howes. Eventually, he thought, “What’s the point of trying?” As a result of constantly trailing behind his peers academically, he struggled with confidence, insecurity, and anxiety that lasted into his 20s.
With the help of psychotherapy, workshops, and other therapeutic experiences, Howes has managed to overcome it, but not everybody does. Any learning disability is linked to a greater risk of lasting mental health problems.
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