Whindersson Nunes talks about gifted diagnosis: ‘Difficulty in relationships’

Whindersson Nunes gave details about the diagnosis of high skills and giftedness he received this year. The comedian, who is still under psychiatric treatment, said he was able to understand more about himself from the medical explanations.

The diagnosis came this year when I was hospitalized in a psychiatric clinic after a crisis of depression and dependence on alcohol. He had already shared the experience in the Pivotando (SBT) program, presented by João Kepler.

In an interview with Fantástico (Globo), Whindersson said he always found herself different and that her emotions and personality were too emerged, which made him express himself well through the arts, humor.

However, the strong personality also manifested itself through depression and dependence. In 2017, he was diagnosed with depression for the first time and this year was hospitalized for dependence on alcohol.

He said he had a psychological test during hospitalization and received the diagnosis of giftedness and high skills. Conditions characterize a person with above average intellectual skills for age, ease of learning and high sensitivity.

Neuropsychologist Carolina Mattos told Fantástico that the neurological condition is evaluated by through behavioral observation and IQ test: “The average IQ is usually 96 to 101. His is much higher.”

Whindersson said he expressed his skills through the arts, in which he stood out with humor. However, it had difficulties in other areas, especially emotional and their relationships.

“In relationships, people have schedules, have routine, which is difficult for me, because my head works at different times,” he said, who was married to Luísa Sonza and dated Marina Lina.

The influencer continues in psychiatric treatment, using medication and decreased screens time.