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Randy Orton Says He Was Unsure of Wrestling Ever Again - Horrifying Panic Attacks
- Earlier this week, WWE superstar Randy Orton detailed his severe anxiety and panic attacks during his 2022 surgery, sharing he took antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication, and now feels in a good place.
- Following his 2022 spinal fusion surgery, Orton's injury and fear of never wrestling again triggered severe anxiety and panic attacks, leading to a dark mental place.
- Orton described severe panic attacks that hindered sleep and flying, with episodes occurring even around his children, confirmed by his yard walks and night episodes.
- Since then, Orton has been off medication for six months, with no panic attacks and feeling in a good mental place.
- Beyond his return to the ring, Orton's openness about his mental health highlights the growing recognition of psychological support's importance for athletes and WWE's role in destigmatization.
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Content Warning: Discussion of anxiety, panic attacks, medication. Former WWE Champion Randy Orton has opened up about his struggles with panic attacks and mental health issues. With Orton being one of WWE’s most decorated stars, it can be easy to forget that he deals with similar struggles to a lot of his fans. Speaking on Stephanie McMahon’s What’s Your Story podcast, Orton noted that prior to his spinal fusion surgery which saw him out of act…
Randy Orton revealed a serious mental health issue during his WWE absence
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