Murphy, 47, enjoyed an impressive Premier League career, playing for the likes of Liverpool , Charlton, Tottenham and Fulham in the top flight, while he also won nine caps for England.
Murphy, 47, enjoyed an impressive career, playing for the likes of Liverpool , Charlton, Tottenham and Fulham in the Premier League , while he also won nine caps for England .
'I initially dabbled in certain things to get the odd buzz and high,' he told the Ben Heath Podcast. 'I think it was an accumulation of things so I needed some escapism from reality. And reality was facing up to problems.Murphy, 47, enjoyed an impressive Premier League career, playing for the likes of Liverpool'This financial problem, tax bill, relationship.
'You manage it initially, you do it once a week, twice a week, do it an extra third day and eventually it builds up and grabs hold of you.' 'Therapy was good. You've got to be in, you've got to be prepared to go deep and not everyone is because you've got to be in for an emotional rollercoaster in therapy.Murphy added how speaking to those who had experienced something similar helped him to 'lose that shame and guilt' associated with his problems.
'I'm a better son, brother and I think I'll be a better partner. I'm more considerate to those who have been struggling in life and I've got a desire to be better.
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