The team dubbed ‘The Special Ks’ Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis completed a dream for Australian tennis by winning the men’s doubles title in Melbourne.
The duo also became the first wildcard team to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title in the professional era.
However, not everything was not golden for Nick Kyrgios. He has spoken about the mental health problems he has faced. He also revealed his substance abuse problems and urged others who feel alone to reach out and speak to him.
Nick took to social media to post about his problems. He revealed his tough battles with metal health, drugs, alcohol and self- harm.
Nick Kyrgios Reveals His Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems
On Thursday morning, Nick Kyrgios took to Instagram to reveal his heart breaking problems. Accompanied by a picture of him at the Australian Open in 2019, Kyrgios described the time as “one of my darkest periods”.
He wrote, “This was me three years ago at the Australian Open. Most would assume I was doing ok mentally or enjoying my life… it was one of my darkest periods.”
“If you look closely, on my right arm you can see my self harm. I was having suicidal thoughts and was literally struggling to get out of bed. Let alone play in front of millions. And I was lonely, depressed, negative, abusing alcohol, drugs, pushed away family and friends.”
“I felt as if I couldn’t talk or trust anyone. This was a result of not opening up and refusing to lean on my loved ones and simply just push myself little by little to be positive. I know that day to day life can seem extremely exhausting, impossible at times. I understand that you feel if you open up it may make you feel weak, or scared. I’m telling you right now, it’s OK, you are not alone.”
“I’ve been through those times when it seemed as if those positive energetic vibes were never ever going to be reality. Please, don’t feel as if you are alone, if you feel as if you can’t talk to anyone, I’m here, reach out.”
“I’m proud to say I’ve completely turned myself around and have a completely different outlook on everything, I don’t take one moment for granted. I want you to be able to reach your full potential and smile. This life is beautiful.”