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PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles starting right guard Brandon Brooks revealed on Wednesday that he was recently diagnosed with anxiety.Brooks missed two of the past three games as a result of an illness that in each instance set in on the morning of the game.What I mean by anxiety condition, not nervousness or fear of the game, he said at his locker stall after Wednesdays practice. I have like an obsession with the game. Its an unhealthy obsession right now, and Im working with team doctors and things to get everything straightened out and getting the help that I needed.Brooks said that he sought help after realizing that he couldnt defeat it myself after his first absence on Nov. 28 against the Green Bay Packers.Brooks has started to take medication after his diagnosis. It takes time for it to build up in the system, he explained, which is why he still fell ill last week before the Washington Redskins game. He said the illness hasnt been exclusive to game days; its just that other bouts have gone unnoticed.Brooks, who signed a five-year, $40 million contract with the Eagles in free agency this past offseason, missed two games with similar symptoms while a member of the Houston Texans. He wakes up sick around 4 or 5 in the morning, he says, and vomits uncontrollably. It lasts a full 24 hours.For the longest [time], I thought it was an ulcer. I thought it was something physical in my stomach, said Brooks when asked why he is just now having this diagnosed. So I didnt know it could possibly be something else. I would get sick once, maybe twice a year.Brooks told his teammates immediately and says they have rallied around me. He mentioned talking with a psychologist or psychiatrist as possible method to go along with taking medication.Well, one, Im an honest guy, and Im going to tell you whats going on, he said, when asked why he has decided to go public with what is ailing him. Two, its nothing Im ashamed of. Ill get the help that I need and life will go on. Ill be fine, career will be fine. Im am concerned about it obviously, but Im not woe is me at this point.Brooks added that he hopes he can help others who are fighting through something similar.I think Ill come out better from this, come out a better person. Esa Lindell Jersey . The Barrie Colts defenceman, who impressed many with his play for Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship, is the top-ranked skater in the February rankings. He has 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 45 games with the Colts this season. Julius Honka Jersey . The showiest items on Calgarys lot were forwards Mike Cammalleri and Lee Stempniak. Both will be unrestricted free agents this summer. http://www.thedallasstarshockey.com/mattias-janmark-hockey-jersey/ . After the whistle, Thornton skated the length of the ice, pulled Orpik to the ice from behind and punched him in the face several times. John Klingberg Jersey . The Browns coaching search remains incomplete. Brian Bellows Jersey . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle.Roberto Luongos interesting offseason took another turn as the Vancouver Canucks goaltender has switched agents. Earlier in the week, Luongo said goodbye to long-time agent Gillies Lupien and joined CAA Sports where he will be represented by Pat Brissson and J.ddddddddddddP. Barry. The 34-year-old netminder was the subject of trade rumours for over a year before Canucks general manager Mike Gillis dealt Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils during Junes NHL Entry Draft. ' ' '