Ohio State’s Harry Miller reveals mental health struggle, suicide attempt

Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller introduced he was retiring from the game Thursday and revealed struggled together with his psychological well being and tried suicide.

Miller performed 4 seasons on the Buckeyes’ offensive line. He stated in an announcement he instructed Ohio State coach Ryan Day of his intention to commit suicide and Day put him in contact with some psychological well being professionals and continued his collegiate profession throughout the 2021 season.

“After a couple of weeks, I attempted my luck at soccer as soon as once more, with scars on my wrists and throat. Possibly the scars have been exhausting to see with my wrists taped up,” Miller’s assertion learn. “Possibly it was exhausting to see the scars by the brilliant colours of the tv. Possibly the scars have been exhausting to listen to by all of the discuss exhibits and interviews. They’re exhausting to see, and they’re simple to cover, however they positive do harm. There was a useless man on the tv set, however no person knew it.

“On the time, I’d somewhat be useless than a coward. I might somewhat be nothing in any respect, than have to clarify every part that was flawed. I used to be planning on being decreased to my initials on a again of a helmet. I had seen individuals search assist earlier than. I had seen the age-old adage of how our technology was softening by the second, however I can let you know my pores and skin was robust. It needed to be.. Nevertheless it was not harder than the sharp metallic of my field cutter. And I noticed how simple it was for individuals to dismiss others by speaking about how they have been only a dumb, faculty child who didn’t know something.”

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Harry Miller (76) walks to the sidelines throughout the Large 10 Championship recreation between the Northwestern Wildcats and Ohio State Buckeyes on December 19, 2020, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Miller stated he’ll proceed his research within the faculty of engineering. He has a 4.0 GPA.

He stated he was “grateful” for the applications Day put in place.

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Harry Miller (76) in motion throughout the Large Ten Championship recreation between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats on December 19, 2020 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. 
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“… And I’m grateful that he’s letting me discover a new manner to assist others in this system. I hope athletic departments across the nation do the identical,” Miller’s assertion learn. “If not for him and the employees, my phrases wouldn’t be a mirrored image. They’d be proof in a autopsy.”

In case you or somebody you realize is having ideas of suicide, please contact the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).