Football Miami Dolphins Star Jonathan Martin Being Treated For PTSD - Page 7

**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.

**hometeam** · 11-15-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If you were truly able to deal with it, you wouldn't be broadcasting it in a football forum.

I only brought it up because its a parallel for the conversation we are having.

Sorry to disappoint you.

CoMoChief · 11-15-2013, 12:56 PM

Yeah that's right....send him to a head dr that will prescribe him a bunch of SSRI drugs.

Then in a year or two he becomes a wacked out zombie, then does something like shoot someone or himself.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-15-2013, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

I only brought it up because its a parallel for the conversation we are having.

Sorry to disappoint you.

You believe it's parallel, yet you haven't provided any details.

For all we know, your parents gave your dog away when you were 5 years old and it scarred you for life.

Cephalic Trauma · 11-15-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Yeah that's right....send him to a head dr that will prescribe him a bunch of SSRI drugs.

Then in a year or two he becomes a wacked out zombie, then does something like shoot someone or himself.

Yep, a year or two after SSRI therapy, you become a whacked out zombie. WTF are you talking about? Do you even know how those drugs work and why they have very little side effects?

GoChargers · 11-15-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Where is this cash coming from? He has a contract with the Miami Dolphins. He wasn't cut or waived.

Why would he need to fake PTSD? If he didn't want to play but wanted to continue earning his contract as a backup, all he needed to do is allow a few pass rushers to sack his QB at a critical juncture.

"Cash grab" doesn't make any sense.

Martin's parents are lawyers. He can sue the Dolphins over this and get as much as $17 million in damages under Florida law. This could very well be him setting up a sob story for the courtroom.

ThaVirus · 11-15-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Agendas? Seriously? How many health care professionals do you know? Doctors, Social Workers, Clinical therapists?

I happen to know many and have known many in my lifetime. Their only "agenda" is to help people. Period.

It's always hilarious to me when people suggest doctors are only in it "for the money", as if seven years of schooling, residency, malpractice insurance and being on call 24-7 your entire life is just so easy.

I'd never say all health care professionals are out to **** over those that need their help. I'm sure there's a large percentage of them that pursued that specific type of profession because they genuinely want to help people.

That doesn't change the fact that there's a bottom line. There's always a bottom line.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-15-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChargers

Martin's parents are lawyers. He can sue the Dolphins over this and get as much as $17 million in damages under Florida law. This could very well be him setting up a sob story for the courtroom.

It still doesn't make any sense.

If he's an effective and productive starting left tackle in the NFL, he can earn that much in free agency in three years or less.

I just love how everyone is "evil".

nychief · 11-15-2013, 01:00 PM

maybe he is actually sick from this?

Cephalic Trauma · 11-15-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

I only brought it up because its a parallel for the conversation we are having.

Sorry to disappoint you.

Look man, I'm sorry to hear you had a rough childhood. That sucks.

But this is not a parallel. Different people respond differently to different stimuli. Simply put, things affect people differently.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-15-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I'd never say all health care professionals are out to **** over those that need their help. I'm sure there's a large percentage of them that pursued that specific type of profession because they genuinely want to help people.

That doesn't change the fact that there's a bottom line. There's always a bottom line.

So, what's the bottom line? What, exactly, are you asserting?

durtyrute · 11-15-2013, 01:01 PM

All it takes is one story to change everyone's beliefs.

ThaVirus · 11-15-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

So, what's the bottom line? What, exactly, are you asserting?

That the health care profession as a whole, from hospitals to the pharmaceutical companies, stand to gain A LOT of money in over diagnosing and over medicating the population.

Skyy God · 11-15-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

Yeah, totally agree. I generally defer to professionals (like you, I take it?) who know this. He wouldn't be treated without reasonable cause, right?

Haven't taken a psych class since HS, but I know more about MMPI validity scales than I care to.

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Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

Good medical professionals don't allow anyone to dictate how they practice. They answer to a standard of care.

A (probably very) small minority of medical professionals do. We call them whores.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-15-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

That the health care profession as a whole, from hospitals to the pharmaceutical companies, stand to gain A LOT of money in over diagnosing and over medicating the population.

Well, I couldn't disagree more when it comes to healthcare professionals.

If you could give me a specific instance, I'd be more than willing to listen. But I have no less than a dozen close friends (and parents of friends) that are doctors and therapists that would scoff at your assertion.

demonhero · 11-15-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cave Johnson

ONLY SOLDIERS CAN GET PTSD. JONATHAN MARTIN IS THE PUSSIEST PUSSY THAT EVER PUSSIED.

↑this.

Overweight fatass cried wolf, because other overweight fatass called him out.

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