Ex-NFL player fighting brain trauma: It’s not only athletes who get CTE
Today Show | Feb 1, 2018
Most often, CTE is linked to football and its impact on the brain; there’s also a focus now on how it can impact developing brains in children. In January there were two new state bills calling for a ban on tackle football in kids under 12. But other sports aren’t immune: CTE has been found in boxers, soccer players, hockey players and military veterans.
My youngest son play football from the age of 5 thru 22 little league, high school and college. He is Now displaying delusional, paranoid and aggressive episodes. Not to harm but fear of being harmed. I need help. I don’t want to lose my son he’s only 25. This is a cry for help he’s a wonderful person and upstanding young man. He said I just want this all to stop. My heart is broken because I don’t know how to help him or stop the episode. Please help me lead him to the right place to get help. my sons name is Daryl Wiggins
Thank you for reaching out, Shavette. I’m so sorry to hear about this. I’ve emailed you to follow-up.