Ex-Bayern star Lizarazu: I am a sick man! - Honest words about muscle addiction!

Ex-Bayern star Lizarazu: I am a sick man! - Honest words about muscle addiction!

Bordeaux, Frankreich - Bixente Lizarazu, former star of FC Bayern Munich, has in a moving interview with the French newspaper tribune du dimanche that he is suffering from muscle dysmorphie, better known as muscle addiction or Bigorexia. The 54-year-old world champion from 1998 and 2000 emphasizes: "I am sick. I have to grow beyond myself, let myself be spent and let out all the energy that I have in mass in me." Despite his successful football life, Lizarazu feels forced to stay active even after the end of the career in various sports such as surfing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Cycling, which indicates his inner restlessness and the pursuit of an ideal body image.

The disease muscle dysmorphia is a mental disorder in which those affected have a distorted self -image and find their muscles insufficient, even if they are well trained. Lizarazu describes that he still has the feeling that he still has to live like a professional athlete. "Physical activity is my passion and all my life," he explains. However, he warns that untreated Bigorexia can lead to severe consequences such as depression, suicidal thoughts and even steroid abuse, as well as the Gala reported.

Lizarazus sports enthusiasm is not only a personal drive, but also influences his relationships, especially with his long -time partner, the actress Claire Keim. Despite the burden that his "sports addiction" brings with it, she completely accepts him. "She met me when I was still a footballer, and luckily she accepts my sports addiction," said Lizarazu. After revealing his diagnosis, he is determined to deal with this challenge and leaves no doubt that awareness of his illness is an important step to improve his lifestyle.