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By Maddie Strasen, Swimming World College Intern.<\/em><\/p>\n

Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, depression or another mental illness yourself, or maybe you\u2019re helping a friend through his or her battle. Mental illnesses are no walks in the park themselves, and adding the stress of a sport doesn\u2019t make the struggle any easier. Coaches are often unaware of a swimmer\u2019s mental illness for multiple reasons\u2014 the athlete might not talk about it or show symptoms on the pool deck, or perhaps some coaches do not take the issue seriously enough. However, the prevalence of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and various other mental disorders among swimmers should not go unnoticed or unacknowledged.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 things swimmers battling mental illness might want their coaches to know.<\/p>\n

1. We don\u2019t like it when you compare us to others.<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: UVM Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Despite the fact many swimmers before us and around us are working hard and doing a lot of things correctly, comparing us to older siblings, athletes you previously coached or even our peers can be very demeaning. Although you mean well, we already put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect that comparing us to athletes who might be doing something well can crush our spirits. We are motivated by focusing on ourselves and what we can do better, not by what we can do to be more like someone else.<\/p>\n

2. We can\u2019t always control our reactions.<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Delly Carr<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether it\u2019s a bad practice, a bad race or just a bad day, sometimes we can\u2019t control how we react. We don\u2019t want to burden people with our tears, anger or other emotions, but we also can\u2019t hold it in all the time. Give us time and space, and let us know you are there for us.<\/p>\n

3. We take your words to heart.<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Jean Strasen<\/p><\/div>\n

Don\u2019t tip-toe around our feelings, but know that we take every word you say seriously. Be honest with us, but try to give us constructive criticism rather than words of anger.<\/p>\n

4. We don\u2019t like using our illness as an excuse.<\/h2>\n

We want to train like the rest of the team. We strive to be the best athletes we can be. We aim to perform to our highest capabilities. We don\u2019t want to have to skip practice, a set or even a single yard, but sometimes we have to. If we ever use our mental illness as an \u201cexcuse,\u201d we are serious. Please take it as seriously as we do.<\/p>\n

5. We don\u2019t always have an explanation for our emotions.<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Robby Johnston<\/p><\/div>\n

Sometimes we aren\u2019t sure why we are struggling during a set or a practice, and we don\u2019t know why we feel certain ways. Don\u2019t pressure us to give a reason why we are having a difficult time either in or out of the water. Often times we are just as unsure as you are.<\/p>\n

6. It took us a lot just to get here.<\/h2>\n

Whether we\u2019re talking about simply getting to practice or how far we\u2019ve come as athletes over the years, know that it took us strenuous effort to be here. Getting out of bed to come to morning practice, going to the pool immediately after school and sticking with the sport for so long all took us maximum effort. To show up to practice and accomplish all that we\u2019ve achieved once seemed impossible. Recognize not only the time we\u2019ve invested, but the effort we exert.<\/p>\n

7. We appreciate when you reach out to us.<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Kelly Lennon<\/p><\/div>\n

If we\u2019re quiet at practice, it isn\u2019t because we don\u2019t want to be there. We might be struggling a little more that day, we might not have enough energy or nourishment, or we might need a little time to be in our own heads. We don\u2019t appreciate when you tell us we don\u2019t care, because we do. Don\u2019t bombard us with thousands of questions, but we treasure when you reach out to us. It shows you are noticing changes in our behavior and care about our well-being.<\/p>\n

8. Sometimes it\u2019s hard for us to look too far ahead.<\/h2>\n

It can be scary to look at the upcoming sets in practice. It can be even more terrifying to look ahead on long-term goals. We understand it\u2019s necessary, but sometimes it\u2019s gut-wrenching. Give us time to process.<\/p>\n

9. We are here for a reason.<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Kim Canfield<\/p><\/div>\n

We wouldn\u2019t be here if we didn\u2019t want to be here.<\/p>\n

10. We are trying.<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: UVM Athletics<\/p><\/div>\n

Not only are we trying our hardest in practice, training, races and school, we are trying our hardest to cope with life-altering circumstances. We are frequently biting off more than we can chew and putting forth more effort than we ever thought was possible. We do not take a single second for granted. We hope you realize that.<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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