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The Star on His Depression: "Lost My Spark"

The move to Rhein-Neckar Löwen became a nightmare for Lukas Nilsson. The handball star was afflicted with depression. It was so bad that one considered whether one wanted to continue with handball, he says to SVT.

» Published: 09 November 2024

The Star on His Depression: "Lost My Spark"
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Lukas Nilsson is back in the national team after nearly five years and is aiming for World Championship games in Norway in January.

The road here has been long.

The move to Rhein-Neckar Löwen in 2020 could have put a stop to his career.

The world was worried due to corona and I came to a club that was extremely worried. A team that didn't function together and where I day by day lost my spark more and more – depression, says Lukas Nilsson, now in Danish Ålborg, to SVT.

The hardest thing was that I lost my love for handball, which I always thought was the most fun thing. It was very tough not to feel anything when I stepped onto the handball court.

The 27-year-old from Ystad sought help from a psychologist, but also thanks his family for feeling well again.

I had many conversations with my wife who always helped me to gather myself and find the right path.

He thinks it's nice to talk about his tough time.

I've talked to my psychologist about opening up publicly about how I really felt. And I'm not ashamed of it

Lukas Nilsson scored two goals in his comeback against France on Wednesday, a loss of 31–37. On Sunday, Denmark awaits in Linköping, the last match before the squad gathers for the World Championship in January.

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