Rick Flair reveals his long-standing struggle with Agoraphobia; Busted Open Master Class That anxiety disorder had a major impact on his WWE career.
Flair explained that it was a debilitating fear of Agoraphobia, making it impossible for him to leave the house or drive to the airport for work. At that peak, this condition prevented him from performing basic daily tasks and hampered his ability to meet his wrestling commitments.
The WWE Hall of Fame inductees said these struggles were particularly intense in the 1990s, marked by constant travel, heavy drinking and lack of sleep. He recalls experiencing numbness in his hand during the match. This is an anxiety-driven condition that he now suffers from his mental health challenges.
Throughout his career, Flair estimated that he suffered as many as 17 nervous breakdowns. Despite maintaining a strict fitness routine, he admitted that overtraining could have exacerbated his anxiety. He initially relied on drugs like Xanax, but later switched to cannabis eating to manage his symptoms more effectively.
Flair’s candid remarks provide rare insight into the psychological pressures of life in professional wrestling. By speaking out, he emphasizes the importance of dealing with mental health. Even among those who look bigger than the life of the ring.
