St Kilda Saints Tim Membrey speaks about psychological well being after pulling out of 2023 elimination remaining

St Kilda ahead Tim Membrey masked his psychological well being battles all through final yr relatively than in search of assist in the lead-up to his shock withdrawal from the elimination remaining in opposition to the Giants.

The 29-year-old mentioned he resisted the pleas from his spouse Emily to talk to somebody about how he was feeling till he reached the purpose in September when the problems wanted to be addressed instantly.

His absence surprised involved teammates and supporters because the membership revealed on the day of the sport that the 29-year-old was “receiving applicable care and therapy because of a private well being matter”.

Six months later, Membrey is now in “a great headspace” and set to line up in opposition to Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on March 17.

“Trying again on it now, it’s one thing that I had been most likely coping with for a very long time, and doubtless placing a masks on at instances as nicely,” Membrey instructed St Kilda’s web site on Thursday.

“I didn’t know find out how to take care of what I used to be going via, who to talk to, who to belief, you understand. My spouse definitely knew what was occurring, and she or he was pushing me to get assist, however on the identical time, you understand, push as onerous as you need, however I didn’t actually know what to do. I didn’t know find out how to get assist.

“Finally, it simply got here right down to … yeah … I needed to get on prime of it fairly shortly and thank God, I did.”

Membrey didn’t element his expertise however mentioned he was pleased with what he did to return to good well being and grateful for the assist he obtained from his household and the membership.