Football Miami Dolphins Star Jonathan Martin Being Treated For PTSD - Page 2

**Donger** · 11-15-2013, 11:59 AM

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Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin is being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder and depression amidst allegations that he was threatened, harassed and menaced by teammates, chiefly Richie Incognito, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

Martin, 24, is not expected to report back to the team anytime soon, as he works with specialists in Los Angeles and awaits clearance to return.

We’re now learning exactly what he’s being treated for.

“It’s depression and PTSD… which is directly related to the bullying he endured by Richie and other teammates,” a source close to the situation told Radar.

“Jonathan wants to play football again, but he absolutely can’t play for the Miami Dolphins. That said, football isn’t the focus right now. It’s receiving treatment and moving forward.”

The insider said Martin “hates all of the publicity this has gotten,” but added that when the time is right, “Jonathan will speak out about what really happened” inside the Dolphins locker room.

As we previously reported, the Dolphins have suspended Incognito while an investigation takes place — a club suspension for conduct detrimental to the team has a maximum of four weeks, per the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Incognito could appeal as well.

Last weekend, 30-year-old Incognito sat down with Jay Glazer of FOX in an effort to explain vicious voicemails and text messages he’d left for Martin.

“This is not an issue about bullying. This is an issue about my and John’s relationship. I had Jonathan Martin’s back the absolute most,” he said, in the interview.

He also claimed that Martin once texted HIM that he was going to kill “my entire family.”

It was just the way they communicated, Incognito said.

Meanwhile, the NFL formally asked Dolphins owner, Steve Ross, and the team’s CEO, Tom Garfinkel, to postpone their meeting with Martin.

“Ted Wells and the National Football League have asked that we delay our meeting with Jonathan Martin until they have the opportunity to meet with him,” Garfinkel said in a statement earlier this week.

“Out of deference to the process, we will cooperate with their request. We look forward to meeting with Jonathan as soon as possible.”

Martin is expected to meet with the Ted Wells, the special investigator appointed by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in the next few days, a source said.

“Jonathan’s lawyer, David Cornwell has been in constant contact with Ted. The NFL has been very supportive of Jonathan and respects that he is dealing with a very serious mental health conditions,” the source added.

Martin’s lawyer, David Cornwell, didn’t immediately respond to multiple requests for comment.

|Zach| · 11-15-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Wouldn't be surprised that the depression was there before the bullying. Incognito certainly may have exacerbated it.

PTSD? Wow. That seems pretty extreme, but what the hell do I know.

I still think you can say that Martin had issues without also condoning Richie's behavior. I'm not buying that Martin was a completely healthy, well-adjusted person who was broken down and destroyed by Incognito.

Yup.

Skyy God · 11-15-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

Google it. Unless you known more than the National Institute of Mental Health, I would strongly advise you to adjust your approach to situations like this.

One one hand, the hazing/bullying being alleged seems pretty minor compared to the triggers for PTSD I typically see (e.g., sexual/physical abuse, war, traumatic accidents). On the other, every person's brain reacts differently to the same experiences, and we don't know the full extent of the hazing.

**Rausch** · 11-15-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

Google it. Unless you known more than the National Institute of Mental Health, I would strongly advise you to adjust your approach to situations like this.

Martin is apparently the first person to ever suffer racism and a horrible work environment.

Are you kidding me?

Did every black male EVER before 1968 have PTSD?...

|Zach| · 11-15-2013, 12:14 PM

People want so badly for this to be some black and white thing.

**LoneWolf** · 11-15-2013, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

For some reason the scene from "Glengarry Glen Ross" popped in my mind.

"YOU THINK THIS IS ABUSE YOU COCK SUCKER? IF YOU THINK THIS IS ABUSE HOW DO GET THROUGH A SIT?"

NFL players need to be mentally tough. Either Martin is a pussy, or Incogdouchbag really did go way too far.

What's my name? **** you, that's my name.

Great ****ing movie.

Skyy God · 11-15-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

I'm not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing with his post. Are you saying that only soldiers can have PTSD or that there are many other situations that can cause PTSD?

I'm pretty sure the resident med student is making the latter point.

**Donger** · 11-15-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

Google it. Unless you known more than the National Institute of Mental Health, I would strongly advise you to adjust your approach to situations like this.

Are you suggesting that you think that the "trauma" this man faced is justification of a PTSD diagnosis?

**Donger** · 11-15-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

What's my name? **** you, that's my name.

Great ****ing movie.

That movie gave me PTSD.

**notorious** · 11-15-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

What's my name? **** you, that's my name.

Great ****ing movie.

Some of the best 8 minutes in movie history.

Fantastic.

ReynardMuldrake · 11-15-2013, 12:16 PM

Psychological treatment for PTSD and depression? What a wimp. He should have dealt with the situation like a man, by bringing a gun to work and shooting people.

Skyy God · 11-15-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

One of the best plays/movies of all time.

Fantastic.

FYP

WhiteWhale · 11-15-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Are you suggesting that you think that the "trauma" this man faced is justification of a PTSD diagnosis?

I don't assume to know what trauma he faced, nor did I study him for symptoms.

Were you there? You seem to have knowledge of the situation and must be knowledgeable of mental health based on this question.

Cephalic Trauma · 11-15-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

I'm not sure if you are agreeing or disagreeing with his post. Are you saying that only soldiers can have PTSD or that there are many other situations that can cause PTSD?

That is my attempt at disagreeing without being an ass. PTSD presents in many people, not just soldiers, though that's perceived by the public as the most common.

Cephalic Trauma · 11-15-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Are you suggesting that you think that the "trauma" this man faced is justification of a PTSD diagnosis?

I honestly don't know. But if he's being medically treated, I generally defer to professionals who deal with mental health on a daily basis.

**Donger** · 11-15-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

I don't assume to know what trauma he faced, nor did I study him for symptoms.

Were you there? You seem to have either some kind of knowledge of the situation and knowledgeable of mental health based on this question.

No, I wasn't there. I trust you weren't either?

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