The Upside of a Nervous Breakdown | Catalina Gardescu | TEDxAmericanInternationalSchoolofBucharest

If we can agree that everything in this world is allowed to break, why are we so ashamed of talking about our own breakdowns? Are our nervous breakdowns signs of weakness or are they in fact signals, moments of soul searching, ways of “unlocking the next level” and steps towards our true selves? If we can agree that everything in this world is allowed to break, why are we so ashamed of talking about our own breakdowns? Are our nervous breakdowns signs of weakness or are they in fact signals, moments of soul searching, ways of “unlocking the next level” and steps towards our true selves? This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@melissatam1546]

Absolutely Brilliant Catalina. Thank you for sharing your experience, the challenges you have faced or face and showing that people with anxiety and/or depression are not weak but are brave.

[@Jesuswalks7475]

wow I always searching for love and fulfillment and I struggle with lonliness, fear guilt and frustration, I read I have to come to the end of my own understanding for it to cease., im not sure what happens after, but your message has been really helpful, I just had a full on mental breakdown when I was driving my car just tonight in Brisbane Australia. iv also had an emotional and mental breakdown last year aswell seeking answers from God, church, family, doctors etc. I think its all come from, not living. I never grew up, that's what triggered the nervous breakdown.

[@rockforester7908]

♥️ I am a lady in the US i care about you. I understand what you describe here. I also had caretakers who abused me. As you did. Please look at Teal Swan videos on YT. These helped me so much.

[@absolute.surrender]

Having attempted myself to make a KZbin chronicalling my own experience of a nervous breakdown, i fully appreciate how difficult this was for you and how much courage it took to complete it. Mine has been a long journey, this the ninth year post, i have to tell you that you are not yet free, only another person on the inside can perceive this. We must not accept half way nor deceive ourselves. We must press on to our joy. I opted to receive no medicine or treatment. It began with medical intervention but so soon i realized that would hinder my full recovery. I was 58 years old when the breakdown occurred. So very unusual. I clung to my faith like a bull dog. The Holy Spirit sent me two remarkable helpers who kept me alive. along with my wise and devoted husband. Although my journey was long and continues to wind its way over hill and dale, i am convinced that true freedom and joyful life only follows this path. Our good Father cares for our body, soul, and spirit. Little by little i learned the rx for my healing. You sre not there yet. You haven't found yet your place in dependence and surrender. In letting the Father love you completely. I share my story when there is a need to, without shame. With smiles and with joyful confidence. Some days my body is low. And i must press through and just allow it to pass. Learning patience. When we get to this place, our friends don't fesr it or push it away , but the see something in us they envy, something that was very costly to us, and all the pieces of the puzzle fit together. The time it took is irrelevant. This is our journey. This is our story.

[@este_ban]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! I was in the middle of a breakdown today and this helped me 🙏🏼

[@theraymondsjolseth]

Thanks for this Catalina. Appreciate you.

[@Dansyoung]

Thanks for the video. I’ve been struggling with this myself and a workplace that is not so understanding. Breathing exercises have helped, but I’m looking to exit the toxic work environment as well. When there is double standards, and management does not listen to suggestions and problems within the work place, it’s time to move on.

[@rockforester7908]

I pray you are out of there. ♥️🙏🏻

[@mrpopicockismyfriendJLBmyenem]

I’m in the exact same situation and I have a feeling we are far from alone .

[@nowayjackson]

I hope you are gone from there.

[@Betterdays8181]

Such a wonderful talk! Thank you a thank you Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prajwaljoseph2351]

Much love to you ❣️

[@playlistcartel3393]

So when do we get to the part about the Upside lol

[@rockforester7908]

Ikr. ….

[@ramaniagharkar3914]

Oh wow there's nothing in it on that?

[@viorelstaicu9290]

Felicitari si multumesc! :)

[@azizayusupova3670]

today i had 3rd breakdown(. i am not well since the 1st one happened. too much medicatons, psychotherapy.

[@LadyChissell]

get a doctor that knows homeopathic remedies to substitute medicine

[@rockforester7908]

Chinese natural care can sometimes do magic. It depends. Try everything.

[@jessicacraig3923]

How are you doing now? Are you okay?

[@azizayusupova3670]

@@jessicacraig3923 I am better as the psilocybin helped. Visited to NL for that

[@michaelsage6649]

@@azizayusupova3670 Would you mind sharing your experience with psilocybin? 🙏🏼🙂 Gratitude!

[@mayanksharma600]

I love myself

[@shaniecegullison]

Great video

[@montyd7421]

That's what I have gone through.......it's.....

[@pjengland286]

I feel like this is REALLY BAD advice! Sorry, but abandoning your family and just being self-focused is not the solution. Self-care and healing, absolutely! But leaving family and friends is not necessarily a healthy solution (for most). Of course if there is abuse that is different but people, family, and faith are essential parts of living a healthy life and having good mental health.

[@pjengland286]

Just a note too, when she talks about "my true self" there is no smile or peace in her face.