Former Ireland and Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson
Former Republic of Ireland and Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson nearly died of a seizure due to his addiction to sleeping pills, a seizure that he now ironically believes helped save his life.
Despite starting his career in a positive fashion, a string of injuries meant Gibson spent more time on the treatment table than the pitch. The 36-year-old turn to sleeping pills to help cope with the pain, but he soon developed an addiction, which nearly turned fatal three years ago.READ MORE: Heimir Hallgrímsson reveals urgent World Cup message he delivered to Ireland players
Thankfully, Gibson survived and was taken to Wythenshawe Hospital in south Manchester, where doctors assessed him. Recalling the incident in an interview with The Times, Gibson says it ultimately saved his life because it forced him to confront his problems face-on, rather than hide them. Gibson’s problem with sleeping pills began when he suffered a serious knee injury in 2013 – the year after he left boyhood club United for Everton. He developed insomnia and started taking the pills to help him sleep, but things soon spiralled out of control, with alcohol also providing a crutch during the difficult times.
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