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Michael Phelps' darkest moment: 'I didn't want to be alive'

The Olympic gold medalist sits down with Yahoo Sports and shares the lowest point of his life and what he ​had to do to overcome it. He also discusses the negative impact social media has on our mental health. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HELLO to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line.