?Went Down and Dwindled?: Years After Twisties, Simone Biles Goes Candid on Her Mental Health

Simone Biles has come back strong. She does it by shattering records and securing her 8th national title at the 2023 Gymnastics Championships. This achievement is particularly remarkable given that it’s only her second competitive event since her notable hiatus following the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

Now, years since she grappled with the Twisties,?Simone Biles has chosen to candidly open up about her mental health journey.

Simone Biles goes candid on mental health

The Twisties gained widespread recognition during the 2021 Tokyo Olympics when Biles decided to withdraw from multiple events due to mental health challenges. Twisties are mental blocks that can lead to fatal accidents, owing to the disconnect between mind and body, a loss of control over movements, and a profound sense of disorientation.

In her recent interview on the TODAY show, Biles spoke candidly about her experience, saying, “I think just showing up and putting that work in, that effort in, really, really came to play, so as long as I showed up for another day and kept putting that work in, then [the doubt] kind of went down and dwindled.”

She went on to express her current state, noting, “So right now, I’m feeling really good. I think I still sometimes doubt myself, but I’m still doing my therapy and making sure everything’s aligned.”

These words reflect her remarkable journey of self-discovery and recovery. What was once a topic shrouded in uncertainty has now taken a definitive turn for the good. Biles has also unveiled her aspirations for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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Her plans for the Paris Olympics 2024 revealed

During her interview on NBC’s TODAY show, Biles, who made her comeback to competition in August, has now openly expressed her desire to compete in Paris?a topic she had been hesitant to discuss. While Simone Biles had refrained from mentioning Paris 2024 in previous media appearances, her optimism couldn’t be concealed when pressed about her chances of participating.

When asked where one should place their bets regarding her Olympic dreams, Biles replied with a jovial tone, “I wouldn’t mind if you put it in the yay section.” These words signify her renewed enthusiasm and commitment to pursuing her dreams on the international stage.

With the 2023 Artistic?Gymnastics World?Championships mere days away, all eyes are firmly fixed on Biles as she charts her course toward the Paris Olympics in 2024. As the world eagerly anticipates her future performances, Biles stands as a powerful advocate for prioritizing mental health and pursuing one’s dreams despite adversity.

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