When he said that bipolar disorder doesn’t define who you are, it made me think about how I’ve let my own anxiety control my life. It’s a good reminder that we’re more than our mental health struggles.
The stat about 15% of people with bipolar committing suicide is so sad. It really shows how serious this illness is, and how important it is to support people who are struggling before it’s too late.
I appreciate that he talked about therapy and meds alongside personal growth. Too often people act like you can just positive-think your way out of mental illness and it really doesn't work like that
Seeing how he turned his life around after hitting rock bottom is really inspiring. It reminds me that even in my worst moments, there’s always hope for change and growth
There will always be, my friend. God’s never loose control and He is seeing you right now. Keep in mind that a short moment doesn’t define your life, you’re a winner! Keep the pace
Mental health doesn’t just affect the person going through it; it affects everyone around them. I hope more families can find ways to stay strong through it.
I have schizoaffective disorder which is a combination of bipolar and schizophrenia. It has been a long road to recovery. I am happy to say that I have now been stable for 6 years after being in the hospital 21 times. These are serious illnesses that need to be taken seriously. I'm so glad you are speaking out about this important topic. Congratulations Nacho! Annie
So impressed by the way he bounced back from hitting rock bottom. It's really inspiring and also shows that things do get better which is something people need to hear
It’s crazy to think that 50% of people might deal with mental illness in their lifetime. We really need to talk about this more to make at as less scary as possible
I love the idea of radical transparency. Too many people still don’t talk about mental health openly. I don't know if it's out of shame or if they don't have anything to contribute but it's important for people to be honest with each other
It's really good to see so many people talking about this more openly now. I saw an interview with Selena Gomez where she was talking about it! That's great progress.
Nacho this is very touching message and full of hope for my son , who has this condition Bipolar I, for more than a decade and he is not helping himself , he see me as his enemy , I am believer of God and I know He is protecting him and my son needs to his part, accepts his condition and allow professionals to help him. Love your courage and faith , God bless you. Will share with my son.
The part where he mentioned feeling like a failure in every aspect of life hit me hard. I don’t have bipolar disorder, but I’ve definitely been in that place where you feel like nothing’s working. I can't imagine how much harder that must hit when your feelings are intensified
When he talked about that therapist who believed in him when he was at rock bottom, that hit me hard. It reminds me of my high school counselor who saw potential in me when I was failing everything. Sometimes you don't realize how much those small moments of faith can change your life.
My brother struggles with depression, and sometimes it feels like we’re all carrying the weight of it. This talk reminded me to be more supportive and patient with him, thank you.
man, when he talked about that year he spent just staring at the ceiling, I felt that in my soul. I've been through some rough patches myself and that feeling of being completely stuck is so real. Makes me appreciate how far I've come...
It’s so easy to think that successful people have it all together, so hearing about how someone as accomplished as him ended up in a psychiatric hospital was eye-opening. It really shows that mental illness doesn’t care about your status or job.
It's so important to have conversations like this. Some people just don't have any neurological disorders lol no neuro-divergence, no mental health issues! And they genuinely don't know or understand how hard it is for the rest of us 😂
My dad has struggled with depression for years, and hearing about how many people with bipolar also deal with anxiety and depression made me think of him. It’s a reminder that there’s often more going on than we realize.
Love the unmatched pair of shoes. It's very symbolical - the shoes are like the illness. But if you try and see the whole person, you will see that they are still beautiful despite their unmatched "unusual" pair of shoes.
Ahh man that's such a tough go, especially being in the corporate finance world like that, not exactly the most supportive when it comes to mental health related stuff
It's nice tagline...but there is no cure for bipolar and several other mental disorders. Sure, medications & certain therapies can help manage the disease...but stop saying it's a "temporary" problem. It's for life and sadly, progressive in spite of medications and therapy for an unfortunate percentage of us living with it. Every time I hear someone say it's a temporary problem..it just feels like a slap in the face & minimizes the extent of the disease and pain most feel.
It’s really brave to talk about suicide and depression like that. Not many people are willing to go there in such a public way but man we need it right now! The state of peoples mental health as a whole is just woeful
I'm glad he didn't hold back on talking about the bad side of bipolar.... I tend to tone it down for my friends and family because I don't want them to worry but maybe that's not really helping
I can absolutely confirm how much sleep dep messes you up. I had really bad insomnia for awhile and the way I operated in my daily life during that period was so questionable.
This is vital information Nacho! I will definitely be sharing your talk with those I work with! Thank you!!!! “Just because our mind breaks doesn’t mean it is broken” YES!!
I feel kind of silly saying this but I didn't realize just how many people live with bipolar. Glad to have this kind of insight because it seems like it has all kinds of knock-on affects
I've been on and off medication for depression and always felt kind of ashamed about it. Hearing him talk so openly about his treatment made me feel less alone, like it’s okay to do what you need to feel better.
Amazing,Nacho! I really understand that your mother is so proud of you. I know something of all that you tell ... but I had not raised the importance of transparency. It's true: hiding things never helps. Congratulations!
Gracias Nacho por tu autenticidad, el mundo necesita saber que las enfermedades mentales no son un estigma, debemos ser sensibles a este tema porque todos somos tan vulnerables a pasar por cualquier tipo de enfermedad mental. Sin embargo hay esperanza y sanidad si tenemos fe y hacemos lo que nos corresponde.
I was informally diagnosed with bipolar and didn't want to be medicated... maybe mine is a less extreme version but I found even just knowing that's what was happening with me helped so much to understand the swings and impulses
Valiente Nachete. Me alegro mucho que hayas encontrado con la fórmula de avanzar, de recuperar tu orden y de incluso servir de inspiración y ejemplo a mucha gente. Toda lo mejor para que esa energía sea duradera, es a buen seguro el mejor de los caminos!
I was diagnosed at 26 with Cyclothymia after struggling for years with most of the problems you listed. I've gone through medication adjustments and therapy (no hospitalizations, tho I probably should've had one or two), and learning to re-love hobbies that I would normally need to be manic to enjoy. I've been incredibly blessed and lucky to have a supportive family who've loved me on and off medication. It was a surprise to them, and to me, at how much I was struggling internally. Learning to admit to myself how bad off I was a big part in accepting help since I was in denial about having a mood disorder. Radical transparency needs to begin with yourself.
Nacho, I am so deeply moved by your story and journey. While I always had the greatest respect for you as a work colleague, the work you do now is a true legacy and inspiration to others. So happy to know you and for the peace you now have and the important message you now share.
Wow! I adore this talk. I am planning to give a talk about mental health which is very like this. Sharing my journey through PTSD. This inspired me even more to bring it to the world. I fully love how you presented this.
Wow... Your words really, really touch my heart. Thanks for opening yours. This is a great and important message. Each minute is gold. This moves a lot. Makes us think and feel. Thanks for making this, a better world!
Thank you Andrés, I am glad that you liked it!! What was your favorite part? Mine were when I said that this condition does not define who we are and, of course, the Superman moment 😂
What an interesting and inspiring speech! It is great that you have been able to speak about your condition to help other people in the same situation. God bless you, Nacho.
Thank you for shedding light on bipolar disorder. It's crucial to educate ourselves on mental health conditions and support those who are affected by them. I think every story counts towards doing that.
One more thing. When I was helping Nacho prepare by listening to his talk on zoom, I was feeling so sad and quite miserable (for other personal reasons). This talk by Nacho Ruiz cheered me up dramatically. It was precisely the message I needed. The right message by the right messenger at the right moment. Thank you Nacho!
Eres admirable, hijo. Cuando niño y joven, nunca podíamos pensar que ibas a atravesar este desierto. Eras brillante como estudiante, buen hijo y buena persona, a la par que original y simpático. Ningún problema. Cuando a los 39 años te diagnosticaron la enfermedad, no podíamos creerlo. Nos quedamos bloqueados, mudos, perplejos ¡Trastorno bipolar! ¿Cómo era posible? Jamás habíamos oído que nadie de la familia materna o paterna hubiera pasado por esto, aunque al parecer en un 75% de los casos tiene causa genética. También indicaron que el estrés era un detonante. Ciertamente tu profesión era estresante. Han pasado 4 años desde tu primer brote y hospitalización y casi tres años desde el segundo. En este tiempo has tenido que superar un largo proceso de recuperación, la tramitación de un divorcio amistoso, el aislamiento social y el parón -transitorio, sin duda- en tu brillante carrera profesional ¡Y nosotros, tu familia originaria, tan lejos físicamente!. Con todas estas dificultades, has sabido reconocer la enfermedad, afrontarla, y buscar la motivación para salir adelante, como no podíamos ni imaginarnos. Enhorabuena porque estás en el camino de vuelta a los logros personales que a lo largo de tu vida te han acompañado. Las muestras de cariño, admiración y respeto que vemos en estos comentarios así lo demuestran.
Listening to his journey from rock bottom to helping others is honestly inspiring. It makes me want to volunteer or something. Like, if he can turn his pain into purpose, maybe I can do something good with my struggles too.
Congratulations! Beautiful message you deliver. Society must raise awareness and your speech helps create a collective message. May this be the first of many presentations around the world to create a community of radical transparency. Count on me.
My brother and I have bipolar disorder and this was very powerful to me. I’ve tried to embrace my condition and make the most of it. It doesn’t define me, what I do with it does. Stay strong and God bless you all! 🤟🏼
Tengo que reconocer que con el tiempo te has convertido en un verdadero Superman, que no necesita una capa para volar muy alto. Una gran charla, llena de aprendizaje y motivación! Enhorabuena por todo tu esfuerzo
Muchas felicidades, Nacho, por este logro, y por los muchos que están por venir. Ha sido una bendición conocerte. Siempre podrás contar conmigo. Cuídate mucho 🙌
Fantastic talk Nacho, thanks for sharing. Mental fitness, the way I like to call it, is more about let go of the fears and embrace diversity. As a therapist and coach I can see how many need support and awareness is key. “Don’t make a permanent decision or temporary feelings”. I love this quote which helps make it all relative. Love yourselves as your life depended it on it 🫶
Thank you for this talk. It was courageous and needed and wise. I am bi polar and have been diagnosed sine 17 and am now 72and have lerned so much from this illness I believe in God and have seen his wofk in my life through bi polar Carol New Zealand
The concept of radical transparency is intriguing. I hope we can implement this in our communities but I feel like there needs to be a lot more understanding and support before people are comfortable doing that
Impressive talk! You are really Superman! You have been fighting against your worst enemy, the only one at you capacity level: yourself! And you have shown us all how to defeat that part of you that you do not need. Or perhaps yes, as you say, to make the best of yourself! I think this talk is better than 1000 therapy sessions, and can help a lot of people who are now learning the process to see back the light. It also helps normalize a situation that should be normal!!
Even better than when I first heard it five months ago during practice. As someone who has endured severe bouts of depression, your message resonates strongly with me. It inspired me, made me laugh, and has given me great hope. You’ve been such a big supporter of mine Nacho. I am glad now that I can return the favor by helping you to promote this amazing talk. It deserves to go viral to all ends of the earth!
Kind of embarrassed to admit that I've always been a little scared of people with bipolar... this talk is making me realize how messed up that is because their just people dealing with some heavy stuff just like everyone else
Querido Nacho, eres un tío grande, sí señor. Me ha encantado tu charla, tu valentía y tu franqueza. Servirá para mucho, para muchos. Cuídate y déjate ver.
I've got an uncle with bipolar and I never really understood what he was going through... I feel pretty bad now for all the times the family would talk about his drama and get dismissed as being dramatic
I love your message of radical transparency! As someone who as a therapist works with many diagnosed with BPD, I appreciate that we are not our diagnoses; they are a part of us, but not the most important part. The most important step is getting help from professional therapists we trust (don't settle for any one person-If you don't click with them, find one with which you connect). Bravo, Nacho!
I fully agree!! Trusting your therapist is so important!! And your psychiatrist. Maintaining an open line of communication if anything arises. Thank you for your comment! 🤗
It is not easy to have the courage to talk about such intimate topics just to try to help others and the transparent and personal way you have approached it, seems to me that it was exactly what the people need, BRAVO NACHO!!
I’ve been on and off meds for years and I’ve always felt pretty ashamed about it. Hearing him talk so openly about his treatment is oddly comforting though. Like you know other people experience this stuff too but it’s kind of rare to hear about it
¡Bravo! Además de tu valentía, consigues emocionar con tu historia. Un final cargado de positividad y HOPE. Ojalá tuviera palabras a la altura del mensaje.
I have to admit I've been fairly judgemental about people with mental health issues in the past... this had made me realize though that those judgements come from an ign0rant place. We've all got our own battles and should be more understanding and supportive of one another
Hi Nacho, Your TEDx was simply magnificent and ever-so empowering. I thank you for making your story public and would like to share your story with a struggling friend. I, too, shared your struggles, although not diagnosed with BD. I hit a dark period that I am happy that I survived and came out on THIS side of things: LIFE! Normalizing mental health starts with each of us: Radical Transparency! Thank you!!
Nacho, muchas gracias por mostrarnos la realidad. Estoy impresionado y emocionado por tu presentación. Te deseo lo mejor y estoy seguro de que tu ejemplo será de ayuda para muchas personas afectadas y a sus familiares y amigos. Nuestro corazón está contigo. Fuerte abrazo.
Gracias Javi por este mensaje, que me ha hecho sonreír!! Me alegra de que el toque “Superhéroe” te haya gustado. De las zapatillas, mejor ni hablamos…😅🤣
The story about the superman costume at the start tugged on my heartstrings in such a weird way. I think we've all had those dreams that didn't turn out how we imagined.
Wow! Thank you Nacho for such an inspiring and heartfelt message. I totally agree with you. We need to open space for truth and forget about tags that limit our ability to communicate what we truly feel. Coming back to our truth, to our hearts will set us free. ❤
Powerful testimony! Thank God that those words you needed to hear, were heard by you while you were in the deepest low of your journey. Your survival and thriving will serve to save so many others who are struggling. God bless you and keep you safe!
The transition from banking success to being hospitalized really shows how fragile mental health can be, even when life looks perfect on the outside.
When he said that bipolar disorder doesn’t define who you are, it made me think about how I’ve let my own anxiety control my life. It’s a good reminder that we’re more than our mental health struggles.
Love him for turning his diagnosis into advocacy. That sends such a strong and positive message for others who are struggling
The stat about 15% of people with bipolar committing suicide is so sad. It really shows how serious this illness is, and how important it is to support people who are struggling before it’s too late.
I appreciate that he talked about therapy and meds alongside personal growth. Too often people act like you can just positive-think your way out of mental illness and it really doesn't work like that
Sleep deprivation being the tipping point for mania was fascinating. I never realized how much lack of sleep can affect your mental state
Okay I was so into it when he said bipolar doesn't happen TO people but rather FOR them. That's such a good perspective to have
Seeing how he turned his life around after hitting rock bottom is really inspiring. It reminds me that even in my worst moments, there’s always hope for change and growth
There will always be, my friend. God’s never loose control and He is seeing you right now. Keep in mind that a short moment doesn’t define your life, you’re a winner! Keep the pace
BRAVO!! Thank you so much for your courage! I’m too afraid to ever even be open about my broken brain unless it’s a super close trusted friend.
I was kind of blown away by the superman story... I don't think we really acknowledge how our childhood dreams impact us as adults.
Mental health doesn’t just affect the person going through it; it affects everyone around them. I hope more families can find ways to stay strong through it.
I have schizoaffective disorder which is a combination of bipolar and schizophrenia. It has been a long road to recovery. I am happy to say that I have now been stable for 6 years after being in the hospital 21 times. These are serious illnesses that need to be taken seriously. I'm so glad you are speaking out about this important topic. Congratulations Nacho!
Annie
Thank you for sharing, Annie and congratulations on your stability!
how did you accomplish your stability? medication? lifestyle change? therapy?
thank you
bless you❤
Living fully with bipolar disorder is possible with the right tools, support, and mindset. Empowerment starts here. 💙🌟
So impressed by the way he bounced back from hitting rock bottom. It's really inspiring and also shows that things do get better which is something people need to hear
It’s crazy to think that 50% of people might deal with mental illness in their lifetime. We really need to talk about this more to make at as less scary as possible
I love the idea of radical transparency. Too many people still don’t talk about mental health openly. I don't know if it's out of shame or if they don't have anything to contribute but it's important for people to be honest with each other
It’s wild to hear how quickly life can turn upside down. One minute you’re on top, the next you’re struggling to get out of bed...
It's really good to see so many people talking about this more openly now. I saw an interview with Selena Gomez where she was talking about it! That's great progress.
Thank you for sharing with us Nacho. It's a valuable perspective to see
I'm so glad that he found therapy and medication that worked for him. I know not everyone has access to that, especially in the states.
The metaphor about the shoes representing both extremes really stuck with me... It’s such a simple way to explain something so complex, thank you
Nacho this is very touching message and full of hope for my son , who has this condition Bipolar I, for more than a decade and he is not helping himself , he see me as his enemy , I am believer of God and I know He is protecting him and my son needs to his part, accepts his condition and allow professionals to help him. Love your courage and faith , God bless you. Will share with my son.
The part where he mentioned feeling like a failure in every aspect of life hit me hard. I don’t have bipolar disorder, but I’ve definitely been in that place where you feel like nothing’s working. I can't imagine how much harder that must hit when your feelings are intensified
When he talked about that therapist who believed in him when he was at rock bottom, that hit me hard. It reminds me of my high school counselor who saw potential in me when I was failing everything. Sometimes you don't realize how much those small moments of faith can change your life.
My brother struggles with depression, and sometimes it feels like we’re all carrying the weight of it. This talk reminded me to be more supportive and patient with him, thank you.
man, when he talked about that year he spent just staring at the ceiling, I felt that in my soul. I've been through some rough patches myself and that feeling of being completely stuck is so real. Makes me appreciate how far I've come...
It’s so easy to think that successful people have it all together, so hearing about how someone as accomplished as him ended up in a psychiatric hospital was eye-opening. It really shows that mental illness doesn’t care about your status or job.
It's so important to have conversations like this. Some people just don't have any neurological disorders lol no neuro-divergence, no mental health issues! And they genuinely don't know or understand how hard it is for the rest of us 😂
My dad has struggled with depression for years, and hearing about how many people with bipolar also deal with anxiety and depression made me think of him. It’s a reminder that there’s often more going on than we realize.
Love the unmatched pair of shoes. It's very symbolical - the shoes are like the illness. But if you try and see the whole person, you will see that they are still beautiful despite their unmatched "unusual" pair of shoes.
What you said is beautiful, thanks for sharing your thought.
Ahh man that's such a tough go, especially being in the corporate finance world like that, not exactly the most supportive when it comes to mental health related stuff
Preach it: "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem." Everyone needs to hear this!
Thank you, Katie!! Without your help and expertise I would not have been able to deliver this talk!!
It's nice tagline...but there is no cure for bipolar and several other mental disorders. Sure, medications & certain therapies can help manage the disease...but stop saying it's a "temporary" problem. It's for life and sadly, progressive in spite of medications and therapy for an unfortunate percentage of us living with it. Every time I hear someone say it's a temporary problem..it just feels like a slap in the face & minimizes the extent of the disease and pain most feel.
It’s really brave to talk about suicide and depression like that. Not many people are willing to go there in such a public way but man we need it right now! The state of peoples mental health as a whole is just woeful
I'm glad he didn't hold back on talking about the bad side of bipolar.... I tend to tone it down for my friends and family because I don't want them to worry but maybe that's not really helping
Thank you...appreciate it
Having a bipolar partner and this talk was right on the spot. Powerful words. Thank you for this!
¡I am glad you liked it!
I can absolutely confirm how much sleep dep messes you up. I had really bad insomnia for awhile and the way I operated in my daily life during that period was so questionable.
This is vital information Nacho! I will definitely be sharing your talk with those I work with! Thank you!!!! “Just because our mind breaks doesn’t mean it is broken” YES!!
Thank you, Summer! ❤
I feel kind of silly saying this but I didn't realize just how many people live with bipolar. Glad to have this kind of insight because it seems like it has all kinds of knock-on affects
I've been on and off medication for depression and always felt kind of ashamed about it. Hearing him talk so openly about his treatment made me feel less alone, like it’s okay to do what you need to feel better.
how did u manage to recover from the depressive parts? And did you mask It to the people around you
@@JeanThi-fy9io not sure I have, and I am an open book to my friends
@@BeenFoundTwice oh okay and did it give you lot of anxiety or excessive worrying abt everything aftermath?
Amazing,Nacho! I really understand that your mother is so proud of you. I know something of all that you tell ... but I had not raised the importance of transparency. It's true: hiding things never helps. Congratulations!
Thank you! I am glad that my message resonated with you!!
Gracias Nacho por tu autenticidad, el mundo necesita saber que las enfermedades mentales no son un estigma, debemos ser sensibles a este tema porque todos somos tan vulnerables a pasar por cualquier tipo de enfermedad mental. Sin embargo hay esperanza y sanidad si tenemos fe y hacemos lo que nos corresponde.
Muchas gracias, Alexa, ¡por estar en mi equipo! ❤
I was informally diagnosed with bipolar and didn't want to be medicated... maybe mine is a less extreme version but I found even just knowing that's what was happening with me helped so much to understand the swings and impulses
Man, I can’t imagine going through all of that. Respect for getting through it and being so open about it
I think it's pretty natural to feel hopeless when you're going through depression. It's literally your mind and body just have nothing for you
Full props to this guy just baring his soul like this
@jacobydesolles Thank you for the appreciation! It was scary in some ways but in reality it was liberating to be so open about everything.
@@nachoruizhens Yeah I'll bet it would have been such a rush and very freeing!
Valiente Nachete. Me alegro mucho que hayas encontrado con la fórmula de avanzar, de recuperar tu orden y de incluso servir de inspiración y ejemplo a mucha gente. Toda lo mejor para que esa energía sea duradera, es a buen seguro el mejor de los caminos!
¡Muchísimas gracias! Espero poder ayudar ❤
Thanks for sharing your perspective!
I was diagnosed at 26 with Cyclothymia after struggling for years with most of the problems you listed. I've gone through medication adjustments and therapy (no hospitalizations, tho I probably should've had one or two), and learning to re-love hobbies that I would normally need to be manic to enjoy.
I've been incredibly blessed and lucky to have a supportive family who've loved me on and off medication. It was a surprise to them, and to me, at how much I was struggling internally. Learning to admit to myself how bad off I was a big part in accepting help since I was in denial about having a mood disorder. Radical transparency needs to begin with yourself.
Nacho, I am so deeply moved by your story and journey. While I always had the greatest respect for you as a work colleague, the work you do now is a true legacy and inspiration to others. So happy to know you and for the peace you now have and the important message you now share.
Thank you, Tiffany! The great respect is mutual and I love what you say about a legacy!! ❤
Estoy tremendamente emocionada leyendo todos los comentarios!!! Hijo maravilloso!!! regalo del cielo🩵
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Wow! I adore this talk. I am planning to give a talk about mental health which is very like this. Sharing my journey through PTSD. This inspired me even more to bring it to the world. I fully love how you presented this.
I relate so much to the part about feeling like a failure. It’s tough, but hearing this at least makes me feel less alone
I have a very good friend diagnosed with this and your talk help me understand it a little better. Thanks, Nacho
I am glad, Luis. All my love for you and your friend.
What a wonderfully personal (and vulnerable) share. I'm glad to have met you in California and spend some time with you! Take care my friend.
Thank you Tom! Likewise
labels are for shampoo, not people... love that! Gonna remember that next time I feel defined by my anxiety.
I learned this from an entrepreneur called Ryan Blair and I love it too!
Wow... Your words really, really touch my heart. Thanks for opening yours. This is a great and important message. Each minute is gold. This moves a lot. Makes us think and feel. Thanks for making this, a better world!
Thank you Andrés, I am glad that you liked it!! What was your favorite part? Mine were when I said that this condition does not define who we are and, of course, the Superman moment 😂
Powerful speech from an inspiration leader!
Ooh! 🫶 Thank you for inspiring me to continue to do this work!!
Qué plática tan hermosa y conmovedora. Gracias, gracias, querido Nacho.
Muchísimas gracias, ¡querida Pili!
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¿Cuál fue tu parte favorita?
What an interesting and inspiring speech!
It is great that you have been able to speak about your condition to help other people in the same situation. God bless you, Nacho.
Thank you for shedding light on bipolar disorder. It's crucial to educate ourselves on mental health conditions and support those who are affected by them. I think every story counts towards doing that.
Gracias por compartir tu historia. Todo un ejemplo. 👏👏
One more thing. When I was helping Nacho prepare by listening to his talk on zoom, I was feeling so sad and quite miserable (for other personal reasons). This talk by Nacho Ruiz cheered me up dramatically. It was precisely the message I needed. The right message by the right messenger at the right moment. Thank you Nacho!
Eres admirable, hijo. Cuando niño y joven, nunca podíamos pensar que ibas a atravesar este desierto. Eras brillante como estudiante, buen hijo y buena persona, a la par que original y simpático. Ningún problema. Cuando a los 39 años te diagnosticaron la enfermedad, no podíamos creerlo. Nos quedamos bloqueados, mudos, perplejos ¡Trastorno bipolar! ¿Cómo era posible? Jamás habíamos oído que nadie de la familia materna o paterna hubiera pasado por esto, aunque al parecer en un 75% de los casos tiene causa genética. También indicaron que el estrés era un detonante. Ciertamente tu profesión era estresante.
Han pasado 4 años desde tu primer brote y hospitalización y casi tres años desde el segundo. En este tiempo has tenido que superar un largo proceso de recuperación, la tramitación de un divorcio amistoso, el aislamiento social y el parón -transitorio, sin duda- en tu brillante carrera profesional ¡Y nosotros, tu familia originaria, tan lejos físicamente!. Con todas estas dificultades, has sabido reconocer la enfermedad, afrontarla, y buscar la motivación para salir adelante, como no podíamos ni imaginarnos. Enhorabuena porque estás en el camino de vuelta a los logros personales que a lo largo de tu vida te han acompañado. Las muestras de cariño, admiración y respeto que vemos en estos comentarios así lo demuestran.
No puedo estás más de acuerdo con todas y cada una de tus palabras!!! Te quiero, amor!!! Queridísimo Edu
Tú el padre, y yo la madre! 🩵🩵
What a beautiful message! Even in our challenges we are powerful. We can all each other real questions and give space for real answers.
¡Thank you, Cynthia! ❤
What a courageous talk brother! You are helping so many find peace and freedom to live without judgement. Thank you - Dante Poole
Such a powerful message for everyone dealing with mental health issues… we need to be better at normalising not being OK, thank you Nacho!
Listening to his journey from rock bottom to helping others is honestly inspiring. It makes me want to volunteer or something. Like, if he can turn his pain into purpose, maybe I can do something good with my struggles too.
@arthurjansen Thank you very much for your comment. There are a lot of positive comments which I appreciate but yours made me feel specially good.
Congratulations! Beautiful message you deliver. Society must raise awareness and your speech helps create a collective message. May this be the first of many presentations around the world to create a community of radical transparency. Count on me.
¡Thank you so much for your supportive words Nadeska!
My brother and I have bipolar disorder and this was very powerful to me. I’ve tried to embrace my condition and make the most of it. It doesn’t define me, what I do with it does. Stay strong and God bless you all! 🤟🏼
Tengo que reconocer que con el tiempo te has convertido en un verdadero Superman, que no necesita una capa para volar muy alto. Una gran charla, llena de aprendizaje y motivación! Enhorabuena por todo tu esfuerzo
Hola Estrella!!! Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras. Me has sacado una sonrisa. 😊
Muchas felicidades, Nacho, por este logro, y por los muchos que están por venir. Ha sido una bendición conocerte. Siempre podrás contar conmigo. Cuídate mucho 🙌
¡¡Muchas gracias, Miren!! ¡¡Igualmente!!
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Fantastic talk Nacho, thanks for sharing. Mental fitness, the way I like to call it, is more about let go of the fears and embrace diversity.
As a therapist and coach I can see how many need support and awareness is key.
“Don’t make a permanent decision or temporary feelings”. I love this quote which helps make it all relative.
Love yourselves as your life depended it on it 🫶
Thank you, Silvia!! I love the concept of mental fitness!!
Thank you for this talk. It was courageous and needed and wise. I am bi polar and have been diagnosed sine 17 and am now 72and have lerned so much from this illness I believe in God and have seen his wofk in my life through bi polar Carol New Zealand
The concept of radical transparency is intriguing. I hope we can implement this in our communities but I feel like there needs to be a lot more understanding and support before people are comfortable doing that
I agree. We need to take little steps in the right direction. Change will not happen overnight. ❤
Amazing! You made me cry Nacho... Congratulations for taking this great step! You are an amazing human being! Thank you for being there!
Impressive talk! You are really Superman! You have been fighting against your worst enemy, the only one at you capacity level: yourself! And you have shown us all how to defeat that part of you that you do not need. Or perhaps yes, as you say, to make the best of yourself! I think this talk is better than 1000 therapy sessions, and can help a lot of people who are now learning the process to see back the light. It also helps normalize a situation that should be normal!!
Thank you, dear Ricardo!
Even better than when I first heard it five months ago during practice. As someone who has endured severe bouts of depression, your message resonates strongly with me. It inspired me, made me laugh, and has given me great hope.
You’ve been such a big supporter of mine Nacho. I am glad now that I can return the favor by helping you to promote this amazing talk. It deserves to go viral to all ends of the earth!
Incredibly inspiring Nacho, big kudos to you my friend. I fully support you, Camilo
Thank you, Camilo! I truly appreciate your support.
Enhorabuena!! Me ha encantado oírte. Lo he hecho dos veces.
Lo mejor, afrontarlo, no esconderte.
Eres grande. Muy grande.
Kind of embarrassed to admit that I've always been a little scared of people with bipolar... this talk is making me realize how messed up that is because their just people dealing with some heavy stuff just like everyone else
You should be afraid of us. That is a healthy and natural instinct! Now think of how that makes us feel. Effing horrible.
Querido Nacho, eres un tío grande, sí señor. Me ha encantado tu charla, tu valentía y tu franqueza. Servirá para mucho, para muchos. Cuídate y déjate ver.
I've got an uncle with bipolar and I never really understood what he was going through... I feel pretty bad now for all the times the family would talk about his drama and get dismissed as being dramatic
I love your message of radical transparency! As someone who as a therapist works with many diagnosed with BPD, I appreciate that we are not our diagnoses; they are a part of us, but not the most important part. The most important step is getting help from professional therapists we trust (don't settle for any one person-If you don't click with them, find one with which you connect). Bravo, Nacho!
I fully agree!! Trusting your therapist is so important!! And your psychiatrist. Maintaining an open line of communication if anything arises. Thank you for your comment! 🤗
It is not easy to have the courage to talk about such intimate topics just to try to help others and the transparent and personal way you have approached it, seems to me that it was exactly what the people need, BRAVO NACHO!!
Thank you, Javi! ❤
I’ve been on and off meds for years and I’ve always felt pretty ashamed about it. Hearing him talk so openly about his treatment is oddly comforting though. Like you know other people experience this stuff too but it’s kind of rare to hear about it
¡Bravo! Además de tu valentía, consigues emocionar con tu historia. Un final cargado de positividad y HOPE. Ojalá tuviera palabras a la altura del mensaje.
¡Mil gracias querido Diego! ❤
Thanks for giving us a proper real account of what it's like
You are very welcome. I had to summarize in less than 18 minutes but I have so many stories…
Felicidades por contarlo. Es bueno para ti y para toda la sociedad. Bravo.
I have to admit I've been fairly judgemental about people with mental health issues in the past... this had made me realize though that those judgements come from an ign0rant place. We've all got our own battles and should be more understanding and supportive of one another
Thanks and don't forget it.
Nacho esto es valentía con mayúsculas. Eres un superman, pero ya lo eras desde hace mucho tiempo.
Hi Nacho, Your TEDx was simply magnificent and ever-so empowering. I thank you for making your story public and would like to share your story with a struggling friend. I, too, shared your struggles, although not diagnosed with BD. I hit a dark period that I am happy that I survived and came out on THIS side of things: LIFE! Normalizing mental health starts with each of us: Radical Transparency! Thank you!!
Thank you @tbradix for taking the time to share your story. I am glad that my Talk resonated with you! ❤
Nacho, podría haber estado escuchándote horas…aparte de un superhéroe en superación has demostrado ser un comunicador extraordinario, enhorabuena!!!
Wonderful speech, Nacho! Beautiful messages. Thanks for sharing! 🤗
Thank you, Chris! What there any part in particular that resonated with you more?
Nacho, muchas gracias por mostrarnos la realidad. Estoy impresionado y emocionado por tu presentación. Te deseo lo mejor y estoy seguro de que tu ejemplo será de ayuda para muchas personas afectadas y a sus familiares y amigos. Nuestro corazón está contigo. Fuerte abrazo.
¡Muchísimas gracias Manuel por tus palabras de apoyo!
Siempre supe que eras un superhéroe! una presentación brillante! un abrazo muy grande!
(tu amigo y antiguo vecino javi) ❤
Gracias Javi por este mensaje, que me ha hecho sonreír!! Me alegra de que el toque “Superhéroe” te haya gustado. De las zapatillas, mejor ni hablamos…😅🤣
The story about the superman costume at the start tugged on my heartstrings in such a weird way. I think we've all had those dreams that didn't turn out how we imagined.
Wow! Thank you Nacho for such an inspiring and heartfelt message. I totally agree with you. We need to open space for truth and forget about tags that limit our ability to communicate what we truly feel. Coming back to our truth, to our hearts will set us free. ❤
¡Thank you so much for your supportive words! I am glad my message resonated with you.
Powerful testimony!
Thank God that those words you needed to hear, were heard by you while you were in the deepest low of your journey.
Your survival and thriving will serve to save so many others who are struggling.
God bless you and keep you safe!
Thank you Joe for helping people like me when we need it the most. ❤
Amazing speech Nacho, congratulations!!