What A Former Boxing Champion Says Makes Him Want To Hurt Himself

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Brian “The Bull” Barbosa is a two-time world interim boxing champion who went from fighting in the ring to fighting multiple issues in his personal life. Brian says his challenges include traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. He says that on his good days, he’s “the nicest guy you’ll ever meet,” but on his worst days, “I want to hurt myself even more.” His fiancée, Gina, says, “One of his biggest fears is that he’s not good enough and that everyone will leave him.” Brian says that when he was younger, he didn’t feel worthy of being loved. What does he say happened in his childhood that continues to cause him emotional pain? This episode of Dr. Phil, “The Beauty and The Boxer,” airs Tuesday. Check your local listing for air times. WATCH: ‘I’m Worried About My Thought Process,’ Says Boxer With Traumatic Brain Injury TELL DR. PHIL YOUR STORY: Hopelessly in need of Dr. Phil's Help?

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