2024-07-25 20:06:22
Regarding his mental health, Mauricio Pinilla recalled that “when I was 20, I had my first panic attack and my first anxiety attack, and I had to take constant medication.”
Mauricio Pinilla gave details of his constant struggle against depression, which has accompanied him for much of his life and which he has faced through treatments and changes in his life.
In an interview with the program Con Contenido, by Francisco Sagredo, The former U striker recounted how one of the biggest blows he suffered was his departure from TVN.
“It was a cold shower. I really wanted to continue and unfortunately the conditions were not right, but my head and my body told me you have to stop a bit. Y It came to me right at that moment, at the moment I am now, when I am rebuilding family ties, with my children and I am very happy with that, because I am taking the time to do it,” said the former national team member.
Regarding his mental health, Mauricio Pinilla recalled that “at the age of 20 I had my first panic attack and my first anxiety attack, I have had to be constantly on medication. Sometimes when I run out of energy, in the lowest moments, I have these anxiety attacks, this depression that I have been dealing with lately and that has kept me in psychiatric clinics here in Santiago.”
In his process of getting better, Pinilla said that he detoxed, so alcohol consumption is no longer an issue for him.
“I think I’ve done a super correct treatment, I’ve had to stay away from excesses, so I’m happy that I’ve already been eight months without consuming alcohol, for example.“I have had to live a much healthier life. I am 100% dedicated to sports, 100% dedicated to my children, to my family matters, to my work,” said the now sports commentator.