Robin Smith is a former English cricketer who played for the England national team from 1988 to 1999. He was known for his fearless batting style and raw pace bowling. However, he struggled with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, during his post-cricketing career.
Robin Smith obituary: 'The Judge' was a fearless hero for England
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oh man, i'm still in awe of robin smith's cricket skills back in the day 
... but what really gets me is how he dealt with the aftermath of it all, you know? struggling with mental health issues after retiring from the sport is not something to be taken lightly 
. i mean, we're always told about athletes who just 'get over' their struggles, like they're some kind of superheroes 
, but robin smith's story is a real reminder that it's okay to ask for help and prioritize your mental wellbeing.
i'm so glad he spoke out about his experiences, because it shows us that even people who are 'tough' on the outside can be struggling on the inside
. we need more conversations like this, you know? ones where we talk about the real struggles athletes face after they retire from their sport 
. robin smith's story is a powerful reminder to take care of ourselves, both in and out of the spotlight 
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... but what really gets me is how he dealt with the aftermath of it all, you know? struggling with mental health issues after retiring from the sport is not something to be taken lightly . i mean, we're always told about athletes who just 'get over' their struggles, like they're some kind of superheroes , but robin smith's story is a real reminder that it's okay to ask for help and prioritize your mental wellbeing.i'm so glad he spoke out about his experiences, because it shows us that even people who are 'tough' on the outside can be struggling on the inside
. we need more conversations like this, you know? ones where we talk about the real struggles athletes face after they retire from their sport . robin smith's story is a powerful reminder to take care of ourselves, both in and out of the spotlight .Ugh, forums like this are so outdated 
. I mean, who still uses a text-based platform to discuss sports news? Can't we just share our thoughts on Twitter or Instagram for crying out loud?! 
Anyway, back to Robin Smith... I feel bad that he struggled with mental health issues after his cricketing career. It's like, you'd think the fame and fortune would be enough to keep him happy, but nope. Depression and anxiety are some serious demons to deal with.
I guess it just goes to show that even former sports stars aren't immune to life's struggles. And honestly, I'm a bit surprised he didn't speak out about it sooner. Mental health awareness is so important, you know? We need more people like him, or at least their stories, to help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness.
But anyway, back to this forum... can someone please make it easier to share links and images?! It's such a pain to have to paste them all in text format.
And can we get some new emojis? This old 
one is so cheesy 
. I mean, who still uses a text-based platform to discuss sports news? Can't we just share our thoughts on Twitter or Instagram for crying out loud?! Anyway, back to Robin Smith... I feel bad that he struggled with mental health issues after his cricketing career. It's like, you'd think the fame and fortune would be enough to keep him happy, but nope. Depression and anxiety are some serious demons to deal with.I guess it just goes to show that even former sports stars aren't immune to life's struggles. And honestly, I'm a bit surprised he didn't speak out about it sooner. Mental health awareness is so important, you know? We need more people like him, or at least their stories, to help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness.
But anyway, back to this forum... can someone please make it easier to share links and images?! It's such a pain to have to paste them all in text format.
And can we get some new emojis? This old one is so cheesy I'm telling you, there's more to Robin Smith's story than meets the eye 
. I mean, think about it, a guy who was known for being fearless on the field, but struggles with mental health off it? That sounds like some pretty heavy demons to carry around. And what really got me thinking is that he retired from cricket in 1999, right when all these new-age mental health awareness campaigns were starting to gain traction 
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I'm not saying he didn't struggle or that there wasn't a legitimate reason for it, but I am saying that's some suspicious timing. It's like he just happened to retire around the same time that everyone else started talking about mental health issues... and then suddenly it's all over the news?
It doesn't add up to me. And have you seen his post-cricketing career? He's been making headlines left and right, always speaking out about something or other. I'm starting to think he might be using that as a cover for something more...
. I mean, think about it, a guy who was known for being fearless on the field, but struggles with mental health off it? That sounds like some pretty heavy demons to carry around. And what really got me thinking is that he retired from cricket in 1999, right when all these new-age mental health awareness campaigns were starting to gain traction .I'm not saying he didn't struggle or that there wasn't a legitimate reason for it, but I am saying that's some suspicious timing. It's like he just happened to retire around the same time that everyone else started talking about mental health issues... and then suddenly it's all over the news?
It doesn't add up to me. And have you seen his post-cricketing career? He's been making headlines left and right, always speaking out about something or other. I'm starting to think he might be using that as a cover for something more... The recent spotlight on Robin Smith's struggles with mental health is a poignant reminder of the long-term effects of athletic careers on individuals 
. As someone who has witnessed firsthand the pressures of elite sports, I think it's essential to acknowledge the often-maligned topic of mental health in sports 
.Smith's experience highlights the need for support systems beyond traditional cricketing networks
. His openness about his struggles is a testament to the importance of destigmatizing mental health discussions 
. It's heartening to see that there are efforts underway to provide resources and training for athletes struggling with similar issues 
.However, I'd argue that we still need more robust measures in place to prevent these issues from arising in the first place
. The sports industry has a responsibility to prioritize athlete well-being, not just as a moral imperative but also as a sound business strategy 
. By doing so, we can create a healthier and more sustainable environment for athletes to thrive both on and off the pitch 
.I'm so done with ex-athletes getting all the sympathy 
. I mean, Robin Smith is a great guy and all, but let's be real, he was a pro athlete for 11 years, made a ton of money, and had an amazing career... now he struggles with mental health issues? It's just not that surprising . And what really gets me is when people say he "struggled" during his post-cricketing life like it's some kind of big deal 
. Mental health issues are nothing new, fam! I know plenty of people who've dealt with depression and anxiety, including athletes, musicians, and even just regular folks 
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I'm not saying Smith didn't have his struggles or that he's not doing anything to help others
. But let's not make him some kind of poster child for mental health awareness without really understanding the bigger picture 
. It's like, we need more than just celebrity endorsements to tackle this stuff . We need real change, from within and outside the spotlight 
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. I mean, Robin Smith is a great guy and all, but let's be real, he was a pro athlete for 11 years, made a ton of money, and had an amazing career... now he struggles with mental health issues? It's just not that surprising . And what really gets me is when people say he "struggled" during his post-cricketing life like it's some kind of big deal . Mental health issues are nothing new, fam! I know plenty of people who've dealt with depression and anxiety, including athletes, musicians, and even just regular folks .I'm not saying Smith didn't have his struggles or that he's not doing anything to help others
. But let's not make him some kind of poster child for mental health awareness without really understanding the bigger picture . It's like, we need more than just celebrity endorsements to tackle this stuff . We need real change, from within and outside the spotlight .**** I mean, have you seen that graphic on how much cricket pressure can take a toll on your mental health? 
Robin Smith's story is like, super relatable. I was just thinking about this the other day... mental health issues are no joke, right? 
It's not all glory and fame, being a pro athlete.
So, Smith struggled with depression and anxiety after retiring from cricket. And you know what? it's kinda sad that more people don't talk about it.
We should be talking about how to prioritize our mental well-being, especially for athletes. They're already under so much physical pressure, but the emotional toll can be just as bad.
I think we need to do a better job of supporting our mental health, especially in sports. Maybe some more resources and support groups for pro athletes?
That'd be awesome! Anyway, Smith's story is like a reminder that even someone with an amazing career like his still struggles with stuff.
** I mean, have you seen that graphic on how much cricket pressure can take a toll on your mental health? Robin Smith's story is like, super relatable. I was just thinking about this the other day... mental health issues are no joke, right? It's not all glory and fame, being a pro athlete.So, Smith struggled with depression and anxiety after retiring from cricket. And you know what? it's kinda sad that more people don't talk about it.
We should be talking about how to prioritize our mental well-being, especially for athletes. They're already under so much physical pressure, but the emotional toll can be just as bad.I think we need to do a better job of supporting our mental health, especially in sports. Maybe some more resources and support groups for pro athletes?
That'd be awesome! Anyway, Smith's story is like a reminder that even someone with an amazing career like his still struggles with stuff. I'm gonna say this but I don't think we talk enough about the pressures of being a sports star, especially in cricket. I mean, Robin Smith was an all-time great on the pitch, no doubt about it , but have you considered how that constant scrutiny and pressure to perform might've taken a toll on his mental health? It's easy to say 'oh he struggled with depression', but let's be real, sports is one of the most high-stress professions out there. And when you're playing for your country, the stakes are even higher .
I think we need to have more conversations about the long-term effects of mental health on athletes after they retire. We can't just say 'oh, he was a great cricketer' and leave it at that. We need to acknowledge the struggles he faced and maybe even help future players prepare for those struggles. Mental health is just as important as physical fitness when it comes to athletes 
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, but have you considered how that constant scrutiny and pressure to perform might've taken a toll on his mental health? It's easy to say 'oh he struggled with depression', but let's be real, sports is one of the most high-stress professions out there. And when you're playing for your country, the stakes are even higher .I think we need to have more conversations about the long-term effects of mental health on athletes after they retire. We can't just say 'oh, he was a great cricketer' and leave it at that
. We need to acknowledge the struggles he faced and maybe even help future players prepare for those struggles. Mental health is just as important as physical fitness when it comes to athletes .aww poor robin smith 
he's such an iconic figure in english cricket history, but it's heartbreaking to think about how tough he faced mentally after retiring from the game depression and anxiety can be really tough to deal with, and i hope he's found support and is doing okay now 
it's so important for us to talk about mental health issues, not just for athletes, but for everyone we need to create a culture where people feel comfortable opening up about their struggles and seeking help 
robin smith's story can be a reminder that even the toughest guys can struggle, and that's okay 
let's all send him some positive vibes
he's such an iconic figure in english cricket history, but it's heartbreaking to think about how tough he faced mentally after retiring from the game depression and anxiety can be really tough to deal with, and i hope he's found support and is doing okay now it's so important for us to talk about mental health issues, not just for athletes, but for everyone we need to create a culture where people feel comfortable opening up about their struggles and seeking help robin smith's story can be a reminder that even the toughest guys can struggle, and that's okay let's all send him some positive vibes Man, it's crazy how even pro athletes struggle with mental health . Robin Smith is a great example of this. You'd think that after being part of the England national team, he'd have had it all together, but nope. The pressure to perform and the transition to life after sports can be super tough, especially when you're dealing with depression and anxiety.
It's also wild how we don't talk about mental health in sports enough. I mean, athletes are out there putting their bodies on the line every day, but when it comes to their minds, they're just expected to be fine . It's like, what if you can't be fine? What if you need help?
Anyway, Robin Smith is an inspiration for speaking out about his struggles. Maybe by sharing his story, others will feel more comfortable opening up about their own mental health issues. Let's work on making sports and life a little easier on our minds 
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. Robin Smith is a great example of this. You'd think that after being part of the England national team, he'd have had it all together, but nope. The pressure to perform and the transition to life after sports can be super tough, especially when you're dealing with depression and anxiety.It's also wild how we don't talk about mental health in sports enough
. I mean, athletes are out there putting their bodies on the line every day, but when it comes to their minds, they're just expected to be fine . It's like, what if you can't be fine? What if you need help?Anyway, Robin Smith is an inspiration for speaking out about his struggles
. Maybe by sharing his story, others will feel more comfortable opening up about their own mental health issues. Let's work on making sports and life a little easier on our minds .omg u guys i just cant believe robin smiths story its like so relatable idk how much more u can take after being in the spotlight and then dealing with those demons i mean i know im not a pro cricketer or anything but mentally health is def somethin we need to talk about more especially in sports where ur under so much pressure u gotta perform and all that
anyway robin smiths story is like wow he was on top of the world playin for england and then he's strugglin with depression and anxiety thats crazy i mean im sure its not easy but man its scary thinkin bout how he coped or didnt cope idk what i would do if i were in his shoes probably try to hide it behind a mask but robin smith bein open about it is like super inspiring
i think its time for us 2 take mental health more seriously especially in the sports world we need more support systems and ppl who are willin 2 talk about it
anyway robin smiths story is like wow he was on top of the world playin for england and then he's strugglin with depression and anxiety thats crazy i mean im sure its not easy but man its scary thinkin bout how he coped or didnt cope idk what i would do if i were in his shoes probably try to hide it behind a mask but robin smith bein open about it is like super inspiring
i think its time for us 2 take mental health more seriously especially in the sports world we need more support systems and ppl who are willin 2 talk about it
I feel so bad for Robin Smith, you know? People always talk about the highs of cricket, but no one really talks about the lows. He was an amazing player on the field, but off the field he was struggling with some serious stuff. Depression and anxiety are like, super tough to deal with, and it's not something that people like to talk about. I think he deserves so much more credit for being brave enough to speak out about his struggles. Like, we should be proud of him for facing those demons head-on, you know? And I don't think it diminishes his cricketing career at all - he was still an incredible player, even if he wasn't always the happiest person on the field. We need more people like Robin Smith who are willing to talk about mental health and break down that stigma around it.Just read about Robin Smith, can't help but think how tough life is after sports. I mean, you're used to being in the spotlight, then suddenly it's all taken away from you. Mental health struggles are real, no excuses. He was a talented player, but that fame and fortune didn't protect him from feeling lost. 1999, what was he doing without cricket? Guess that's why they call it retirement, huh?
I wonder if his struggles after sports led to him finding new passions or helping others with mental health issues. At least now we can talk about it more openly. Cricket fans might remember him as a fierce player, but life's not all about the game anymore. It's good that there are resources available for people dealing with similar issues. Smith's story's a reminder that we're not alone in our struggles
I wonder if his struggles after sports led to him finding new passions or helping others with mental health issues. At least now we can talk about it more openly. Cricket fans might remember him as a fierce player, but life's not all about the game anymore. It's good that there are resources available for people dealing with similar issues. Smith's story's a reminder that we're not alone in our struggles
Wow, it's so sad that even after hanging up his cricket gear, Robin Smith still had a tough time dealing with his mental health. I mean, you're basically retired from something you loved doing for 11 years... isn't that supposed to be a happy moment? But depression and anxiety can be super sneaky, you know? It's like they just show up one day and are all "Hey, everything is fine"... nope!
I think it's so important for us to talk about mental health more, especially when we see people struggling in the public eye. Like, if you're a famous athlete or something, it can be even harder because everyone's always watching... I feel like it could've made things worse for Robin Smith
. But at the same time, he was brave enough to speak out about it, which is awesome!
Anyway, I just think we need more awareness and understanding about mental health issues. We should be supporting people who are going through tough times, not judging them or stuff like that.
But depression and anxiety can be super sneaky, you know? It's like they just show up one day and are all "Hey, everything is fine"... nope! I think it's so important for us to talk about mental health more, especially when we see people struggling in the public eye. Like, if you're a famous athlete or something, it can be even harder because everyone's always watching... I feel like it could've made things worse for Robin Smith
. But at the same time, he was brave enough to speak out about it, which is awesome! Anyway, I just think we need more awareness and understanding about mental health issues. We should be supporting people who are going through tough times, not judging them or stuff like that
.can you believe how quickly cricket stars fall off the grid? robin smith's case is like, really sad man... he had a good run on the pitch, but it seems like that fame and fortune didn't last long after he hung up his boots . mental health issues can sneak up on anyone, and it's like, we should all be more supportive of each other, you know? athletes are just as human as the rest of us, they gotta deal with the same stuff . anyway, i hope robin smith is doing okay now... maybe he's found a new path that's helping him cope with those demons . it's also kinda crazy how much pressure there is on athletes to perform, like, even after they're done playing, they gotta be 'on' all the time 
. anyway, i'm just hoping for the best 
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. mental health issues can sneak up on anyone, and it's like, we should all be more supportive of each other, you know? athletes are just as human as the rest of us, they gotta deal with the same stuff . anyway, i hope robin smith is doing okay now... maybe he's found a new path that's helping him cope with those demons . it's also kinda crazy how much pressure there is on athletes to perform, like, even after they're done playing, they gotta be 'on' all the time . anyway, i'm just hoping for the best .I'm so glad someone's talking about Robin Smith again . I mean, who doesn't love a good trainwreck? The guy was basically a legend on the cricket field, but off it, he was a hot mess . Like, what's up with all these mental health issues, tho? Is it because of the whole "cricket star" lifestyle or what? Shouldn't they have access to better support or something?
And don't even get me started on how we romanticize these guys when they're on top of their game
. We're like, "Oh look at him, he's so fearless and talented!" But really, he's just a human being with flaws and struggles. It's not all sunshine and rainbows, folks.
Anyway, I'm just saying, let's give it up for Robin Smith for being a true original
. The guy may have struggled with his mental health, but at least he was unapologetically himself. That takes guts, right? 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good trainwreck? The guy was basically a legend on the cricket field, but off it, he was a hot mess . Like, what's up with all these mental health issues, tho? Is it because of the whole "cricket star" lifestyle or what? Shouldn't they have access to better support or something?And don't even get me started on how we romanticize these guys when they're on top of their game
. We're like, "Oh look at him, he's so fearless and talented!" But really, he's just a human being with flaws and struggles. It's not all sunshine and rainbows, folks.Anyway, I'm just saying, let's give it up for Robin Smith for being a true original
. The guy may have struggled with his mental health, but at least he was unapologetically himself. That takes guts, right? .. cricket legend Robin Smith just had me thinking ... I mean, can you imagine going from being on top of the world as a pro cricketer to struggling with demons like depression and anxiety? It's wild how quickly things can change, right? 
And it makes you realize that even the toughest guys have their weaknesses. Smith's story is a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health 
... we need more support for people going through tough times, especially in sports where the pressure to perform can be huge! But I guess that's why he's still remembered as a legend, not just for his skills on the pitch but for being brave enough to speak out about what he was going through
... I mean, can you imagine going from being on top of the world as a pro cricketer to struggling with demons like depression and anxiety? It's wild how quickly things can change, right? And it makes you realize that even the toughest guys have their weaknesses. Smith's story is a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health ... we need more support for people going through tough times, especially in sports where the pressure to perform can be huge! But I guess that's why he's still remembered as a legend, not just for his skills on the pitch but for being brave enough to speak out about what he was going through I mean, it's crazy how cricket legends like Robin Smith are still sharing their stories about mental health struggles. It just goes to show that even the most successful people can be vulnerable to these kinds of issues. I think it's so cool that he's speaking out now, though! 
Like, we need more guys talking about this stuff and not hiding behind a mask of success. Mental health is super important, you know? And I'm glad that cricket has started to take notice and create initiatives to support players' mental wellbeing. That's really something to celebrate! It's also inspiring to see how Smith has bounced back from his struggles – he's still out there, doing his thing, and it just goes to show that you can overcome anything if you're determined enough! Man, thinking about Robin Smith's story is like looking at an old VHS tape that you can't quite bring yourself to fast forward through... it's just so nostalgic 
. I mean, the guy was a legend on the cricket field, no doubt about it. That fearless batting style and raw pace bowling were just insane back in his day 
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But, you know, when you get to thinking about what happens after the spotlight fades... that's when things get really tough. I feel so bad for him struggling with depression and anxiety in his post-cricketing life. It's like, you're living this whole different reality, but your mind is still stuck on the game ️.
It's crazy how mental health was just kinda... ignored back then. No one really spoke about it, no one wanted to talk about it... it was all just swept under the rug. It's like, we've come so far since then, but there's still so much work to be done .
Anyway, Robin Smith's story is a reminder that even the greatest of us can struggle with the darkest of demons
. But it's also a reminder that we gotta keep talking about it, and keep trying to make things better .
. I mean, the guy was a legend on the cricket field, no doubt about it. That fearless batting style and raw pace bowling were just insane back in his day ️.But, you know, when you get to thinking about what happens after the spotlight fades... that's when things get really tough
. I feel so bad for him struggling with depression and anxiety in his post-cricketing life. It's like, you're living this whole different reality, but your mind is still stuck on the game ️.It's crazy how mental health was just kinda... ignored back then
. No one really spoke about it, no one wanted to talk about it... it was all just swept under the rug. It's like, we've come so far since then, but there's still so much work to be done .Anyway, Robin Smith's story is a reminder that even the greatest of us can struggle with the darkest of demons
. But it's also a reminder that we gotta keep talking about it, and keep trying to make things better .