Terrence Hargrove Jr. has always turned heads by smiling, dancing and chatting during practices and pre-match warm-ups at Chaifetts Arena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The St. Louis senior is a big deal for the Billikens, and no one comes close.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Recently, however, Hargrove has endured life challenges that have led to depression and exacerbation, as school, family, and other issues have left him with little enthusiasm for basketball and, at times, an unwillingness to leave his apartment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
hargrove Listed<\/a> On Monday, he hinted at his troubles in a Twitter post, declaring that he had regained his happiness. But the dark side of his fight was much deeper, he revealed before practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “I was in a moment where I didn’t care. At that point, I wanted to throw in the towel, but I couldn’t \u2014 it was over, like suicide.” I was often alone in my room.That’s what scares me.So I hate being alone sometimes.Those things I didn’t share with many people.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Hargrove shared her thoughts with her parents, but now wants to speak up to help others who may have similar problems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n He lost 15 pounds after returning from SLU’s European tour in late August.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Hargrove’s recovery process included lengthy discussions and Bible readings with his parents and teammates Lamont Evans IV and Cynthia Parker.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Two months ago I lost all strength and weight.. Dealing with stress, negativity and distractions, falling into a deep pit in myself and unable to focus on the goals I set for myself! happy and stress free. pic.twitter.com\/brbsE1AoAs<\/a><\/p>\nPeople are also reading…<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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