‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival
The former professional footballer has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post with the charity Mind ‘How are you?” I ask Clarke Carlisle. Usually when you meet people it’s a nicety. Not with Carlisle. He smiles ecstatically.…
Clarke Carlisle, the former professional footballer, shares his personal journey with mental health struggles and his triumph over suicide attempts in an exclusive interview. Upon meeting Carlisle, it is evident that he is doing exceptionally well, having been consistently mentally stable for several years. He emphasizes that recovery is a continuous process and not a one-time fix, challenging the societal norm of providing temporary support and moving on.
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