Ricky Williams and Social Anxiety DisorderIntroductionAs ordinary citizens of society, we tend to put celebrities on a pedestal and view them as a being superior. We often think they have a perfect life, that they have everything they could possibly need, even if that is not the case. There are many situations, issues, and other situations that happen behind the scenes that we don't know about that these celebrities face on a daily basis. Some of our heroes who we think are perfect may actually suffer from psychiatric disorders. One of the best running backs to ever play the game is Ricky Williams. He had a successful career at the University of Texas where he was a two-time All-American. Williams also won the Heisman Trophy in college, a prestigious honor given to the best player in college football. He was then drafted into the National Football League where he also had a good career. Ricky Williams also suffers from a mental illness called social anxiety disorder. History Growing up, Ricky Williams didn't have it easy like most people would think. Williams was born to very young parents, Sandy and Errick Williams. Ricky was not an only child. He had a twin sister named Cassandra and a younger sister, Nisey. Ricky Williams and his twin sister were born on May 21, 1777, in San Diego, California. Sandy and Errick Williams were not ready for the responsibilities of raising a family and often had explosive arguments in front of the children. After Nisey was born, the arguments got worse. In 1983, when Ricky was 6 years old, Errick and Sandy ended their marriage. The divorce was bitter with accusations of infidelity and child abuse. Due to allegations...... middle of paper ......out.com/od/celebritieswithsad/p/rickywilliams.htmRicky Williams. (04, 07 26). Retrieved from JockBio.comRicky Williams and social anxiety disorder. (nd). Retrieved from http://mentalhealth.answers.com/social-anxiety/ricky-williams-and-social-anxiety-disordersaints. (May 17, 2001). Retrieved from http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saints-williams-has-social-anxiety-disorder-1.284117Williams, R. (2005, 10 22). []. Social Anxiety Disorder: Miami Dolphin Ricky Williams., Retrieved from http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/community/chat/2002-10-22-williams.htmBibliographyAssociation, AP (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. Bibliography Association, AP (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.