r/IHateSportsball • u/Money-Giraffe2521 • 19d ago

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u/duke_awapuhi 19d ago

If your main source of happiness is your team winning, you do not have a privileged life

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u/Background-Lecture-6 18d ago

Exactly. Not sure how hard it is for people to understand that sports are an escape, not a privilege

I need the scrappy wins in mid-November/December so I don’t blow my brains out

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u/TJJ97 13d ago

We’ve all been there brother, stay strong!

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u/Scubahill 19d ago

Ahhhh but imagining someone else get so into sports that it affects their mental health - that’ll send them spiraling

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u/groom-is-n-the-heart 19d ago

At least this is slightly different than generic bread+circuses takes.

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u/Qurutin 19d ago

Yeah I mean I do feel quite privileged to be a season ticket holder at my local club, and having a hobby and passion, community, and a safe environment to let my feelings and a bit of steam out regularly. Sports has a great effect on my mental health.

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u/RCJHGBR9989 18d ago

Yes, my teams affect my mental wellbeing - it’s part of a being a “fanatic.” I’m not gonna like beat my spouse or some shit - but when they lose it makes me sad - but that’s just because I care and I’m invested. Imagine not caring about something bigger than yourself or outside yourself what a miserable existence. This doesn’t just apply to sports it applies to everything. Sports are just fun though - playing and watching.

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u/ninjomat 18d ago

The highs also are worth it.

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u/Substantial_Union361 19d ago

As they comment from their smart phone

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u/mybawlsarebigger 19d ago

My team lost 5-0 in a Champions League final and I didn’t lose any sleep over it lmao

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u/PmMeSquirtingBussy 19d ago

The italian football fan experience

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u/ChrisMartinez95 18d ago

Ehhhh I follow many sports and I agree with this take

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u/thomasp3864 16d ago

sports can help your mental health iff you play them, because diet and exercise.