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He may be one of the greatest swimmers in the history of the sport, but the GOAT suffers from problems like every other being does. Michael Phelps retired from swimming professionally after the Rio Olympics in 2016, bringing an end to a glorious era of swimming. However, around that time, he also started opening up about the mental struggles that wrecked him for a long time.
Today, years later after after multiple therapy sessions, he is feeling so much better that he can truly enjoy a day out with his family without a worry in the world. Michael Phelps, his wife Nicole Phelps, and their kids had a fun day out in the waters.
A huge turnaround for Michael Phelps
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Phelps recently took to his Instagram story and wrote, “Rainy Day Fun” alongside a small clip of him and his family having fun on a boat in the water. From struggling mentally to enjoying every moment of his life with his family, it has been a long and upwards journey for Michael Phelps.
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It was in 2017, when Michael Phelps, then already retired, addressed the public and shared his struggles with mental health for many years before that. As a champion athlete, he braved it all and kept on forging gold medal-winning performances without any complaints. While everything seemed perfectly normal on the surface, especially for an athlete who was at the top of the world, Phelps was in pain internally. When he did finally open up, he was met with overwhelming support from his fans.
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How therapy helped Phelps
Michael Phelps has also reiterated the importance and effectiveness of therapy sessions multiple times to his fans. He took to his Instagram or other social media platforms to inform his fans of how much therapy helped him through dark times and into a better life. Fact that he plays golf regularly today, enjoys a day out with his friends or with his kids or even engages with other celebrities, Phelps is always put together and having fun.
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The 23-time Olympic gold medalist not only inspires everyone with his performance in the pool but also motivates them to live healthier and better life. Not only as an athlete but also as a father and a husband, Michael Phelps’s family is family goals for everyone.
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