LIONS' MIKE REILLY OPENS UP ON MENTAL HEALTH BATTLE
SURREY, B.C. - One of the CFL's toughest players says he's no longer afraid to face his mental health. More than a year and a half after experiencing a terrifying bout of panic attacks and anxiety, B.C. Lions quarterback Mike Reilly shared his experience in a stark piece for CFL.ca on Wednesday, saying he hopes it helps others dealing with similar issues. "I just hope that (my story) empowers people to know that it's not taboo and it's not something people should frown upon,'' the 34 year old told reporters at the Lions' suburban training facility on Wednesday, just hours after the piece went live online. "People should celebrate that you're strong enough to be able to get help instead of worrying about how tough you are or how big your ego is or how scared you are.'' Reilly experienced his first panic attack at his off-season home in Seattle in January 2018. He was coming off another season as the league's top ...