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I had at least seven concussions playing rugby, the last of which resulted in me hallucinating: seeing faces on walls, hearing voices and being unable to sleep. I was 18 and the experience changed my relationship with the sport. I’ve only played a handful of times since. I often worry that my history of concussion will mean I am vulnerable to dementia when I’m older. I love rugby, and it is increasingly taking the issue seriously, but without proper education of the risks involved I fear more people will come to resent the sport. Players have to know the risks they are taking from an early age. Joe Ronan, 21, Greater Manchester
Written by Guardian readers and Paul Campbell
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