“A major operation”: Lance Armstrong underwent intense therapy of “10 hours a day” after his doping confession

Lance Armstrong a suivi une thérapie très intense. MAXPPP – CEDRIC MERAVILLES

In 2013, American cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted to having used performance-enhancing drugs throughout his career. Fallen, the seven-time winner of the Tour de France says he suffered from post-traumatic stress. 

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“In a snap of my fingers, I went from hero to zero, he recalledé. Many people were happy about it. Others found it funny. And still many others thought I deserved it. I didn't find it funny, but I found it deserved.”

However, the seven-time winner of the Tour de France admits to having suffered from "post-traumatic stress".&amp ;nbsp;

"A heavy operation"

“My income went from an exorbitant amount to zero!", a – he underlined. 

While he has long prided himself on never having undergone therapy, Lance Armstrong this time admitted to having needed treatment shock.

As the Belgian media explains 7sur7, the Texan turned to a specialized establishment in therapeutic retreats. There, he followed a particularly intense five-day program.

“All alone, one-on-one, ten hours a day, explains Lance Armstrong who concludes: &quot ;If my previous experiences were like a bandage, this one was like a major operation.”