The You Rock Foundation: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal of Guns N' Roses
Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns N' Roses, Art of Anarchy, and more) talks to The You Rock Foundation about fighting through his crippling anxiety and reconciling his turbulent emotions. After a car accident left him in constant pain, it intensified his depression, but through a change in perspective, lifestyle, and diet, he was able to take control of his life.
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Interview conducted by Joseph Penola | Videography by Laura Desantis-Olsson | Edited by Pawl Bazile | Music by John Penola
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Holy crap, Ron, you have no idea how much I can relate and how much I needed to hear this. I'm in a recovery process myself and this kind of encouragement and advice is invaluable. I'll be revisiting this when shit gets dark. Thank you.
I've saved the link to this video to my home screen on my phone. This is my third time watching this video and it's one that will help me to grow and fight through my depression. Bumblefoot really put things in a fresh perspective for me. I too treat my depression like it's an invasive being but after seeing this video, I realize that he is right; the depression is not a separate entity but rather a part of who I am and something I manifested. I can learn to be in control of my depression and this video gave me the courage. I was shaking the whole time watching this. He explained it all in ways I couldn't much like music becomes our voice as he describes- I call it "Lyrical Therapy". I'm a 21 year old Manic Depressive with Anxiety Disorder and a traumatic past but I know now I can move forward and I can be in control of my depression. Thank you so much Bumblefoot for doing this video. You have no idea how good it felt to watch this and see I'm not alone. When you spoke those few words at the very end, I convulsed into tears because a lot of times, I feel I don't matter. I often feel I'm a burden to others and I feel the world would be better without me. Thank you Bumblefoot. Thank you!
@SpookyApparition
8 жыл бұрын
+Autumn Johnson (SweetPandora93) Beautifully put. I hope you're doing well, Autumn.
Ron... all I can say is "I love you". YOU matter, you're needed and you rock. We met during some of the darkest days of your life and I am so very thankful that you made it through those days. You have touched so many peoples lives in so many ways and still continue to do so. I can't tell you how full of joy my heart is to see you healthy and happy and grounded again. ❤
@SammyCatLover321
8 жыл бұрын
This is Jeanie btw ;)
This video can define Mr. Thal.. Always helping others, always, selfless. Ron is a hero to many and I. Tetralogy of Fallot repair for his openness of the heart.
I need to hear these things right now...
Wise words my friend!
I'm so glad that you've gotten passed this chapter in your life Ron. God is who you pray to still Ron. He's always there for you and all of us. God Bless you for the rest of your life from this day forward Ron Thai. Thanks Again for You and your talents and exceptional musical skills! Peace ✌🏻 Dana
What a staggeringly honest celebrity.
Well said Ron.
You Rock Sir!✌🏻😎✌🏻
Thank you for your words! And thank you for the music!
Awesome, I needed to hear all of that, thanks RT.
Well, I've met you on that crazy "keeping people around" not to be alone, and I'm so glad I helped some how, because you also helped a lot.. Your music is so powerful, that a world without you would be a shame... When I saw you when you were eating food that have better life then yours (haha) it was so goddamn cool.. I told you "Im so proud, you look amazing" then you laugh.. but yes, I meant every word, I could not express how happy I was to see how you were doing good.. And now you are doing even better!
I love this video! So inspiring! ❤❤❤
wow really awesome helped me a lot it took a lot of courage to talk about the things he talked about awesome !!
Thank mister thal you literally changed my life everytime i want to give up i think hey what had bumblefoot said and i continue and when i do i am feeling proud you literally gave the best feedback the demon isnt gone yet but my suicide thoughts are gone i hope they are gone forever. I am not possitive about this world but now i think give me my guitar and i will go trough. If you see this thank you for saving my life
@koning4173
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunally the demon is back so i am back here
Long time no seen hello aigan
😍🙏🏻💙💙💙
08:34
Bumblefoot = INFP
I love this video. But isn’t the suggestion to simply “let go” of your depression sort of like suggesting that he just “let go” of his physical pain when he tweaks/pops his neck? Perhaps I’m misinterpreting his words. I truly want to just let go of depression when it attacks, but it doesn’t seem like an effective method when I try it.
Very interesting perspective, but how should it help when you force yourself to do things you hate doing? Like he said, you feel uncomfortable and unnatural while doing it, so why would this help me to get rid of depression?
@DarthGuitarHero20
8 жыл бұрын
+Zach Theriault This makes sense, I never saw it this way actually. Thank you for this very helpful answer my friend. I will take your advice and try harder next time.
@DarthGuitarHero20
8 жыл бұрын
+Humberto Martins I don´t have social phobia, I just lost interest in talking to most other people and pretend to be interested in their lifes and overall shallow conversations. But actually you are right.
@GyroLamb
8 жыл бұрын
That works for some people. Not everybody.