Ex-Ohio State lineman Harry Miller gives message for those struggling with mental health

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Former Ohio State offensive lineman Harry Miller has been open about his mental health struggles that led to his recent retirement from football.

On Monday, Miller appeared on NBC’s "Today" and explained why he decided to share with the world his struggles and delivered a message to anyone who is feeling the same as he is. Miller said he wasn’t trying to be brave but wanted to be open and honest about what he was going through.

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Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Harry Miller walks to the sidelines during the Big 10 Championship game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Dec. 19, 2020, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"I would just say hope is just pretending to believe in something until one day you don't have to pretend anymore. And right now we have all the logic, all the rationale in the world to give up on it. And I just ask, pretend for a little bit, and then one day you won't have to pretend anymore and you'll be happy," he said.

"I'm so grateful. And I would just ask to keep pretending and then one day you won't have to, and you'll be so glad that you did. And that's the only advice I think I can muster."

Miller played four seasons on the Buckeyes’ offensive line. 

He said in a statement posted on his Twitter account earlier this month that he told Ohio State coach Ryan Day of his intention to commit suicide and Day put him in touch with some mental health professionals. He continued his collegiate career during the 2021 season.

OHIO STATE'S HARRY MILLER REVEALS MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLE, SUICIDE ATTEMPT

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