From the clinic to the stage: O’Farril’s journey
Three years after one of his darkest moments, Ricardo O’Farril is back. But not to hide what he experienced, but to transform it into laughter. His new show “Corto Circuito” at the National Auditorium is proof of this.
There are no masks here. The comedian spoke openly about the manic-depressive crisis that led him to be hospitalized on several occasions.
“People only knew about one or two, but we are talking about the fact that I visited three clinics, talking about many relapses,” he confessed.
Humor from vulnerability
Far from the character he projected before, O’Farril assures that today he is more honest. He left behind a period marked by addictions and now faces his feelings directly.
“I knew how to put on a mask to talk to you media. When I got home I took it off and it was either push the bottle or turn on the rooster and now it’s more about going through the feeling,” he explained.
That personal transformation is now the focus of his show. Where before there was evasion, today there is genuine connection with the public.
Mental health without filters
In his meeting with the media, he reflected on access to mental health. He recommended tools for those who cannot afford professional therapy, but was clear: nothing replaces real human contact.
“If you don’t have any alternative due to lack of money, what better than going to something that is in your hands, but if you have the purchasing power and you are using it as a therapy tool, my perception is that you are very wrong.”
For him, personal connection is irreplaceable:
“There is nothing like the feeling of connection that you can have in therapy with a person who is looking into your eyes and can read you physically and emotionally.”
Book and cleaning birds
In addition to the show (which will be this Thursday, April 16), he is preparing the launch of his book “Basic concepts for stupid problems.” Seeks to translate complex experiences into simple ideas.
“I’m going to publish a book… and we are doing absolutely everything possible to have it ready for sale on April 16 at the Auditorium.”
The project brings together reflections from human stories to animal behaviors. He even gave a curious example:
“There is a chapter about a bird that cleans everything before doing a dance to woo the female… if the bird cleans up its mess to look better, why shouldn’t you?”
O’Farril continues to use his experience as a tool. Not to generate pity, but to create bridges. And to show that even the most difficult moments can become something valuable when shared honestly.
