Stian Blipp is one of Norway’s best-known comedians and presenters. In addition, in recent years he has been central to the podcast “Nerdelandslaget”, which is a podcast about computer games. He has always been seen as a joy-spreader and showman. But in tonight’s Lindmo, he talks about dark thoughts and despair. It was this summer that he noticed that something was not right. – Here there are feelings and thoughts in the head that should not be there. I was depressed, he says. Head in ruins For Blipp, it started when he went straight to the ground. It turned out to be a massive panic attack. He himself did not understand what happened. – I thought I was going to die of a heart attack, says the Bergen general. The ambulance came and Blipp was taken care of. – But from that day on, the body and head are completely in ruins. It’s hard to move, I have dark thoughts, and it’s a terrible existence, he says. But he doesn’t tell anyone. A different perspective on life At first Blipp does not want to admit to himself that he needs help. He doesn’t see himself as a guy who gets depressed or panic attacks. But when he realizes that this is a part of him now, he does something for which he is extremely grateful. – I started going to a psychologist. I’ve been bad for a long time, just didn’t quite understand it myself. Since I started talking about it, and digging into it, it has gone so much better, he says. – I feel I have gained a completely different perspective on life, a different understanding of what it is like to be in that damn situation. When you’re in it, you think: I don’t wish this on anyone. Stian Blipp gets good support from the “Nerdelandslaget” gang, here with Andreas Hedemann and Ida Horpestad. Photo: Julia Marie Naglestad / news Saw yourself in the zone The focus on mental health comes in conjunction with musician Michelle Ullestad, who is also a guest at Lindmo tonight, talking about when she had postpartum depression and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital. For Blipp, the psychological blow was unleashed when he became a father for the second time. Then he was reminded of his difficult childhood. A childhood that he describes as tough and not quite “King Kong”. He changed schools several times, and often felt a strong sense of unease. Among other things Blipp does not want to elaborate here and now. – When I had my first child, it went well. Then I had my son. I think it was an invisible key to a lock I had locked, cemented and thrown into the sea, he says. Because Blipp saw himself in his zone. – He is exactly like me. Then I realized what a shame it had been on me. Guys open up Recently, several men have spoken frankly about their mental health. Through the series “Hodet i klemme” last year, we saw that even tough breakers can cry and be vulnerable. Influencer Dennis Poppe recently opened up to his followers that he needed to take a break from work to focus on his own body and health. This summer he went through a public cohabitation breach. Last week, comedian and presenter Jonis Josef, among others, talked about meeting the wall. There was a tearful atmosphere in the studio when Jonis told why he has been away from the limelight. Being vulnerable is okay In addition, the artist Isah is out with a new song where he sings about his challenges. – I’m talking about something I haven’t talked about so much before, namely struggling with anxiety and depression, he elaborated when he was a guest on the Arena radio program last week. The artist Isah will encourage guys to talk about their feelings. Photo: Paal Ritter Schjerven / news He hopes the song can encourage boys to talk about their problems: – I think boys struggle to talk about these things. I want to show that it is okay to say that one feels weak, but that you also have to recognize that you are trying your best, says Isah. Do you need to talk to someone? These are here to give advice and guidance, or just to chat: ROS: 94 81 78 18 [email protected] chat Spisfo: 22 94 00 10 [email protected] Church SOS: Church SOS: Call 22 40 00 40 chat Mental Health Helpline: Call 116 123 Easier to talk about feelings now According to Sotkajærvi, there has been more room for boys to talk about feelings. – Several men are open about their own vulnerability, or the feeling of not being enough, and modern women are looking for modern, vulnerable and emotionally competent men, says the psychologist. At the same time, he wonders if we have completely succeeded in following up what we say and how we treat boys and men. – Qualities such as competition, mastery and strength are still highlighted as closely linked to masculine normative qualities in a number of areas of boys’ lives and relationships. Psychologist Tommy Sotkajærvi believes that the most important conversation you can have is with those closest to you. Photo: GEIR SYVERSEN / GEIR SYVERSEN Important to tell those closest to you Psychologist Tommy Sotkajærvi is positive that big profiles show their feelings because it is a good way to normalize feelings. – Seeing people we know well, or who may be someone we look up to be vulnerable, is a way of expanding the space we have in society for things not always to be “alright”. At the same time, we must be aware that there is a difference between telling the world that you are having a hard time, and telling those closest to you. – The difficult but close meeting between people happens with those who are important to you. It happens face to face. The psychologist’s advice to you who are having a hard time Being strong is not denying weakness, but addressing your own problems. Remember that it is very common to have depression during your life. Loneliness fuels depression and melancholy. Be with others, even if it may seem heavy and meaningless. Be active. Especially with activities that used to bring joy. The enjoyment of the activities will return when the depression eases. Seek professional help, and involve your loved ones together in that help together with your helper. It takes time to sort and create the language one needs to describe what goes on inside. Give yourself time, and get help to put things into words and sort. Prioritize your mental health over things that can wait. Depression is a potentially fatal illness. If you are thinking about taking your own life, it is important that you tell someone who can help you. Nothing lasts forever, not even your worst day. Things will get better, remember that. See Lindmo on news 1 Friday at 21.25 or whenever you want on news TV
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