Branden Scott

just trying to live my best life // Fanshawe Grad. Opinions here are of my own.

[Branden Scott @b_scott39]

Some personal news…

[Colorado Avalanche @Avalanche]

We have announced today that the organization has hired Zack Stortini as the head coach of the franchise’s ECHL affiliate, the New Mexico Goatheads.

[OPP Highway Safety Division @OPP_HSD]

Keep your four-way flashing lights OFF when you are driving with traffic, even if the driving conditions are less than ideal. But always drive with your full headlighting and tail lighting systems turned on - day and night. #BeSeen
You can use your four-way way flashing lights momentarily if you're coming to a sudden and unexpected slow down or stop on the highway.
Only use four-ways continously when your vehicle IS the hazard. For example, stopped and blocking a live lane. ^ks

[Chris Pronger @chrispronger]

#LeafsForever changes are a coming. This listless effort should put an end to this teams run in its current roster construction. What and where do they go from here? A lot of questions to answer before they figure that out.

[Paul Bissonnette @BizNasty2point0]

This is what they do. They tease you. They dangle the carrot. Then they rip your heart out. I’m not falling for it this time. It’s over.

#leafsforever

[Branden Scott @b_scott39]

@Xposed I’d bring my buddy Doug! We will be the loudest dudes there! Hopefully they got enough beer

[Branden Scott @b_scott39]

@Xposed I’d bring my buddy Doug.. hopefully they have enough beers available at the game

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

#BREAKING: Tim Hortons is bringing back the cups for Roll Up The Rim 🤝

[Grant @grantdeme]

There’s many layers to some stories that span many years, and sometimes you don’t know that’s the case until you’re at the end, which itself presents as yet another new beginning. I met Allison many years ago while I worked in London, and on Monday she saved my life.

[B/R Open Ice @BR_OpenIce]

Quinton Byfield gave a simple answer to why he switched up his gear this offseason 🤣

(via @NHLRussell)

[Grant @grantdeme]

Hi. I was placed on the liver transplant waitlist Friday. I’m seeking a living donor to save my life. I ask you to spread the word, and I’m happy to speak with anyone looking for more information.

The UHN site is also an excellent resource - https://t.co/U8CT1RZ8oS

Thank you.

[Branden Scott @b_scott39]

@LeafsUpdates21 Thank you!

[Branden Scott @b_scott39]

@grantdeme Congrats buddy!

[Paul Bissonnette @BizNasty2point0]

Get Marner off the ice. I’ve seen enough. Unacceptable. He’s lost every single puck battle tonight. Lost it before the penalty. In complete no mans land on the PK. Enough is enough. Earn your ice.

[Max Markham @MaxMarkhamNFL]

Night and day difference from our last QB’s reaction.

[Ian Rapoport @RapSheet]

The pick is in: The #Bears select their new franchise QB -- USC QB Caleb Williams at No. 1 overall.

[Paul Bissonnette @BizNasty2point0]

Today is the start of something special.

#leafsforever

[Branden Scott @b_scott39]

@grantdeme I don’t know which record was better 2015/16 team or the 2013/14 team.. Goodluck!

[Justin Fields @justnfields]

Can’t say thank you enough to the city of Chicago for taking me in and embracing me. Thank you to the entire Bears organization and ownership for allowing me the opportunity to be part of such a historic franchise. But most of all thank you to my all my brothers that I played with. You all were the reason I attacked each day the way I did. I can’t thank you all enough for what y’all have meant to me over the last 3 years through the ups and downs. I wish each one of you nothing but success. Ready for this next chapter!

[Braden Appelhans @AppelhansBraden]

Those of you who follow New Mexico basketball may have noticed I haven’t been playing or anyone who knows me may have noticed I have been so distant from everyone and there is a good reason for that. 

I have struggled with depression off and on since high school. I was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety in 4th grade. I was put on medication to help with school and only took it during school (summers and weekends off) I was told my medication had a slight antidepressant in it. Since my depression wasn’t constant and would come and go my parents just helped me through it, thinking my medication would help.

Last spring, after taking a medical redshirt, trying to recover from surgery, and learning how to balance school with a tough travel schedule my depression showed up in a big, bad, scary way!  I went home after school got out, got into my doctor, and started on an antidepressant.  

I returned to UNM for summer and fall and killed it in practice.  Was earning playing time and showing signs of having a great season.  However, in late September I started spiraling into a dark place again. My coaches noticed a dramatic change.  I would call me several times a day to my mom in just a complete meltdown. I couldn’t make it through a practice without breaking down in tears.  I couldn’t function, stopped doing homework, lost interest in basketball, and was going down a dark path to the point where I was questioning if I should even be here.  My coaches called my mom and said she needed to come and be with me.  She was on a plane the next day and spent 4 days in Albuquerque.  I went to see the team doctor and learned my ADHD medication and depression medication were canceling each other out.  For about 6 months I wasn’t getting any medication.  I got on a new medication that worked with my ADHD meds and got in with the sports therapist.  Slowly but surely I started to feel like myself again.  Then the start of the semester came and anxiety attacks kicked in. They would hit me out of the blue.  They were almost crippling and exhausting.  So back to the doctor I went and decided it was time to stop the ADHD meds - too much stimulation.  Now I am about 2 months ADHD meds free.  Grades are still good and I feel like myself again. I still take an antidepressant every day but I am in such a better place!

Through all of this, I missed practices and games.  My coaches, teammates and everyone involved in Lobo basketball put me in a protective cocoon and took great care of me and I couldn’t be more thankful for them. My coaches decided to limit me to make sure I was mentally healthy.  I've handled it the best way possible and I understand their decision because I know what a dark scary place I was in.

You change from here.

I am so grateful that I reached out for help. I knew I could call my parents, coaches, and teammates at any time.  Most people (young kids and young adults especially) don’t have that. Most don’t dare to reach out and ask for help. I hope someone reading this will see that it can happen to anyone, even kids who are living out their dreams.  Everyone needs help at some point. 

So there it is. That is the big story and mystery as to why I haven’t been on the floor and why I have been so distant from everyone. I have accepted that I have an invisible injury that I am fixing and is well on the mend!   I will be back in a Lobo jersey next year! 

-BA1