Paul Merson says his desire to live gave him the strength to speak up about his battles with addiction and depression (PA). Paul Merson says it was his desire to live that gave him the strength to speak up about his own battles with addiction and depression during his footballing career. “I think a lot of credit goes to people in society now – that we are given an opportunity to talk, to express ourselves and not get judged, that’s the main thing,” Merson told the PA news agency. Expand Close Paul Merson pictured in action for Arsenal (Rui Vieira/PA) PA / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Paul Merson pictured in action for Arsenal (Rui Vieira/PA)“How did I get that strength? From being too scared,” recalled the 53-year-old Sky Sports pundit, who won two league titles, the Cup Winners’ Cup, FA Cup and League Cup with the Gunners.

Source: Express April 22, 2021 11:03 UTC