The personal battles people face are often forgotten. Sheynnis Palacios, the brand new Miss Universe 2023 from Nicaragua, is a palpable example of this reality that few people dare to relate. Her story is not only the triumph of beauty, but also an internal struggle against anxiety.
Palacios’ story focused on a very critical moment of the Miss Universe pageant, held at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in El Salvador. Surprisingly, Palacios suffered an anxiety attack just before going on stage.
This incident could have been an insurmountable obstacle for many, but for her it was an opportunity to demonstrate her strength. Thus, during the press conference after her coronation as the most beautiful woman in the universe, Palacios acknowledged that she had a crisis: “I suffered an anxiety attack backstage. However, I knew how to handle it.”
This episode of anxiety was not isolated in Palacios’ life. Before her participation in the contest, she had suffered similar episodes. “And that’s what it’s all about, not being far from the human being and the soul, on the contrary. Finding it, knowing that it exists and flourishing,” commented the new queen of universal beauty.
The Nicaraguan, 23 years old and with a career in mass communication, has used her personal experience to shed light on a problem that affects millions of people around the world. Through her Understand Your Mind initiative, she seeks to offer support and understanding to those struggling with mental health issues. Her commitment to this cause is reflected not only in her words, but in her willingness to openly share her own anxiety problems.
In fact, Palacios brings his message of solidarity and understanding about mental health problems to Nicaraguan television through his participation in Al Día. His participation in this television space has been crucial to disseminate his knowledge on this issue, which is still ongoing. being a taboo subject for many people.
In statements to Telemundo, he commented that his interest in this area arose from personal experiences with episodes of anxiety, and now, with the help of his psychologist, he has learned to manage his emotions. “The most beautiful thing is when someone on the street says thank you, I saw your program and it encouraged me to go to the psychologist,” Palacios shared.
In this way, Palacios’ victory over 89 competitors from around the world in the Miss Universe contest, in addition to being the first victory for Nicaragua, represents a victory over the stigmas associated with mental health.
