Emily Ryan message about mental health

[mred]

Emily talks about mental health and struggling with an eating disorder, which was why she was out the beginning of last season.

She also spent three months at a facility in Denver receiving further treatment for her eating disorder, which is why she's been away this summer.

 

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[Gonzo]

Rooting for her. This stuff is no joke. These young people have so much working against them, very cool that she is sharing her story and doing her part in removing the stigma from mental health issues.

 

[ISU40]

Tears in my eyes. Bravo Em! Keep fighting!

 

[cytor]

Rooting for her. This stuff is no joke. These young people have so much working against them, very cool that she is sharing her story and doing her part in removing the stigma from mental health issues.

Agree 100%

 

[CY9008]

Always has been intense in her preparation and in life, I can see how it got to this point. Proud of her and the staff for making a change and battling it head on.

It could have gone a much different way. So happy to have her back this year and as a Cyclone forever!

 

[cytor]

For her to share this, is amazing.

Love you Emily!

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

After watching this, her "Ride or die ..." statement after last season takes on new meaning. A meaning that probably none of us realized.

 

[carvers4math]

For her to share this, is amazing.

Love you Emily!

Totally unselfish. She’s a strong brave soul.

 

[acoustimac]

Dang…I’ve interviewed Lyndsey Fennelly and we’ve talked about mental health and her struggles/advocacy. This is such a timely and powerful message. Definitely misty eyed right now. I’m even more proud of her now.

 

[jsb]

My heart breaks for her. I hope that even though she was struggling at the end of last year that she was still able to take some joy out of an amazing year.

It's not like we needed another reason to love Emily Ryan, but we got another one.

I hope she has a happy and healthy last year, no matter what the season brings results wise.

 

[cyfanatic]

Easily the most important thread on this site in awhile...GREAT for her to address this in hopes it helps others!

 

[Drew0311]

Kids these days have so many mental problems and I think it starts with social media. My daughter is barely on social media and same with my son and neither have any issues. It’s a bad deal and eating disorders are usually a lifelong deal. My ex had body dismorphia and she was absolutely beautiful with a killer in shape body.

 

[CY9008]

Kids these days have so many mental problems and I think it starts with social media. My daughter is barely on social media and same with my son and neither have any issues. It’s a bad deal and eating disorders are usually a lifelong deal. My ex had body dismorphia and she was absolutely beautiful with a killer in shape body.

What a weird reply. Though I do agree that social media doesn’t tend to help these issues. But on the flip side, you’re seeing Emily’s message and others like it on social media now.

 

[swclone11]

Just one more reason to say that Emily Ryan is not only one of the best athletes we have had, but very near the top of the best people from Iowa State. So much of our recent success and future success has her fingerprints all over it. I hope she knows she has tens of thousands of Cyclones behind her for life.

 

[CloniesForLife]

Dang, I have two young daughters and this brings a tear to my eye. I'm so nervous about all the pressure that is on women that they will experience as they grow up. Amazing and brave of Emily to share her story

 

[jsb]

Kids these days have so many mental problems and I think it starts with social media. My daughter is barely on social media and same with my son and neither have any issues. It’s a bad deal and eating disorders are usually a lifelong deal. My ex had body dismorphia and she was absolutely beautiful with a killer in shape body.

Social media certainly isn’t great and we could all stand to have less of it in our lives, but mental challenges happen to all types of people.

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

Kids these days have so many mental problems and I think it starts with social media. My daughter is barely on social media and same with my son and neither have any issues. It’s a bad deal and eating disorders are usually a lifelong deal. My ex had body dismorphia and she was absolutely beautiful with a killer in shape body.

Social media certainly isn’t great and we could all stand to have less of it in our lives, but mental challenges happen to all types of people.

I hope we’re careful in our seemingly innocuous comments to NOT speculate on cause and effect of any of this.

 

[FallOf81]

Young lady has more guts, life experiences, smarts, and maturity than 99% of us. Proud of her!

 

[Drew0311]

What a weird reply. Though I do agree that social media doesn’t tend to help these issues. But on the flip side, you’re seeing Emily’s message and others like it on social media now.

Weird reply but I agree with you? That’s actually a weird reply