Diego Sanchez: CTE and Suicidal Thoughts

Diego Sanchez explains to his ex-wife Bernadette that he is struggling with addiction. He lost control of himself and at the end of 2020 Joshua Fabia helped him get sober. He admits that he has a hard time remembering things and has had suicidal thoughts. Diego Sanchez has had a 22 year career as an MMA fighter and had more than 1,000 blows to the head. It is likely that he is suffering from symptoms of brain trauma. Common symptoms of CTE include trouble thinking, memory loss, emotional instability, substance misuse, and suicidal thoughts or behavior. Many current and former fighters are suffering from brain trauma but no one wants to talk about it because the show must go on, money must be made, and no one wants to lose their job. However, fighter health is more important than any amount of money.

CTE AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS