Araujo opens up on mental health battle and emotional Barcelona comeback: 'Been suffering from anxiety for a year-and-a-half' | Barca Universal
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Araujo opens up on mental health battle and emotional Barcelona comeback: 'Been suffering from anxiety for a year-and-a-half' | Barca Universal
""The truth is, I'm feeling really good. I felt very comfortable. I think I played a good game. I was also able to help with the goal, which was great for me. "Physically, I felt strong too. At the end, I was obviously tired because I hadn't played so many minutes in a long time, but overall, I'm very, very happy.""
""I've changed quite a bit because I've learned a lot during this time. I think it was what I needed to do after that decision I made. "I feel different and I'm happy about that because I'm more comfortable, happier. I can enjoy what I love doing, which is playing football, and that helps a lot.""
""Well, you see things from another point of view. I felt that the worst of the worst was over and now I see things differently. "The time I took off was for a reason, because in the end I was able to work on it with professionals, with my family, and spiritually, which was what I needed.""
Ronald Araujo stepped away from football during a prolonged period of poor mental health that followed his red card against Chelsea. After months off, he returned to the pitch against Albacete and reported feeling physically strong and emotionally stable. He said the match boosted his recovery and confidence, and he contributed to a goal. Araujo said time away helped him gain a new perspective, work with professionals, family, and spiritually, and learn from the experience. He described feeling different, more comfortable, and happier, and said he can enjoy playing football again.
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