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Offline breynolds95746

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Great story: MLB Pitcher w/ anxiety disorder wins coveted award
« on: November 18, 2009, 02:25:08 AM »
Hey guys,
   Wasn't sure how many of you follow professional sports, but I'll explain something I saw that made me quite happy.
   Basically Major League Baseball awards the Cy Young award to two of the best pitchers in baseball (one from each of the two conferences). The best part, the American League's winner was Zach Grienke, a social anxiety disorder patient and who faced depression. Greinke nearly had to give up his career due to the anxiety, but he fought through, and posted remarkable numbers this season on an otherwise miserable Kansas City Royals team. Just thought I'd share a success story about a young man who fought through his pain like we all are and returned to be one of the best pitcher's in the game. Take it easy all, and keep up the fight!

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Re: Great story: MLB Pitcher w/ anxiety disorder wins coveted award
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2009, 02:41:02 AM »
So awesome!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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