NEW DELHI: Former
England
captain
Michael Vaughan
recently shared his experience with a health condition that has affected him for the past nine months. The illness, which is caused by stress, has resulted in inflammation in his body.
In a post on social media, the 49-year-old Vaughan opened up about the challenges he has faced due to this condition.
He mentioned that the illness has had a substantial impact on his daily life, especially around the time of
Boxing Day
, when he found himself unable to even hold a microphone.
Vaughan's revelation sheds light on the often-overlooked effects of stress on one's physical well-being. As he continues to navigate this difficult period, he has chosen to share his story with the public, providing an update on his current health status.
"Today I have spoken about the stress-related illness I have been fighting for 9 months. I don’t want sympathy as I was lucky enough to see a specialist early to give me the best medication. If this helps one person, it has been worth it," Vaughan wrote in a post on ‘X’.
In a candid conversation with the Telegraph, Vaughan delved deeper into the details surrounding his health situation. He admitted that he was hesitant at first to openly talk about his medical condition in the public eye.
"I’ll be honest with you, I was never going to speak about it," Vaughan admitted. "But then I thought, ‘Wait a minute, there are probably quite a few people who go through similar and stay silent’. I don’t want this to appear as if I’m after any sympathy, because I’m not. I just hope I can help one or two people."
The former England top-order batter recently shared details about the extreme physical challenges he faced as a result of his medical condition. "There were loads of times when I wouldn’t go out, because I was embarrassed. Even climbing in and out of a car was awful. I would try to walk over the road to Starbucks, and I’d be hobbling. Somebody would ask if I was OK. ‘Fine,’ I’d reply. ‘Just a dodgy knee’."
Vaughan stressed the significance of mental well-being and encouraged individuals to consult with
healthcare professionals
if they observe signs indicative of an inflammatory condition.
"People always talk about mental illness being the hardest to detect because it’s not a visible injury; it is just something that happens inside your mind. It’s similar to this illness. Over time, it just builds up."
"In the end, we’re men, aren’t we? If we can do something tomorrow, we’ll do it tomorrow. But I’ve had this warning in my life, where my state got so bad, so quickly, that I had to go and see someone. Don’t ever think you can’t get treated for something or you can’t get through it. And if you do have the signs of some
inflammatory disorder
, go to your doctor as soon as possible," Vaughan urged.
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