About me

Martin Balucha – author

Hello, I’m Martin.

This is the first blog I have ever created, and it took me quite a long time to finally gather the courage to do it 🙂

One day, I gathered the courage to step out of the shadows of shame and decided to create this blog. I made it for people who have been, or are currently, in a similar situation to the one I was in. For those who are hiding behind who they truly are, as well as for those who are simply interested in this topic or have a loved one affected by this condition.

Since I will most likely live with bipolar disorder for the rest of my life, I am inseparably connected to it—it is a part of who I am. That is also why I have chosen to dedicate my time and energy to this topic.

If I can inspire others living with bipolar disorder and help them feel better, even in a small way, then this project has meaning. I want to inspire through openly speaking about this condition without shame, through how I manage and fight it, and also through the lifestyle, daily routine, and structure I have built for myself—all of which have had real, positive results in my life.

What describes me

Since childhood, I have been involved in various sports, but if I had to choose the one that defines me the most, it would be parkour / freerunning. This style of movement has taught me discipline, persistence, and the ability to push beyond my own limits.

Alongside that, I work professionally in IT, mainly in the areas of marketing and web development, and I am a big enthusiast of new technologies.

Currently, I am focused on my own projects and clients. One of them is also a civic association we founded this year. Part of spreading awareness is also this blog, and I am glad that I launched it.

There is no need to dwell on the past.

The past cannot be changed, no matter how much a person tries. However, we can focus on what we can influence—our attitude toward the past. We, people with bipolar disorder, do not have full control over our decision-making during episodes. This does not automatically make us bad people, even though we may make mistakes or hurt others in these states.

After an episode ends, we often regret these actions, but we are unable to turn back time.

We still believe that things can get better, and year after year we continue to fight this complex and challenging illness. Our goal is a life without episodes and the ability to live a full, meaningful life, just like everyone else.

I often heard from friends during manic episodes that I should “learn from my behavior.” At those times, I would ask them: How am I supposed to learn from something I had no control over in that state? For people without this experience, it is difficult to imagine what it feels like to be in your own body, yet not truly be yourself. I know what that is like. And so do others like me.

That is why I would hope that others approach us with more understanding and empathy.

My life

From an early age, I have been involved in various sports, but the one that has interested me the most is parkour. For me, it feels completely personal—you don’t need to coordinate with anyone or build a team. I can go whenever I want, on my own terms, with a sense of total freedom. I also don’t need any equipment; it is entirely about my body.

Those who do parkour will understand that feeling—the moment when you jump into a flip from a height and, for a brief instant, time feels like it slows down, and you experience a pure sense of freedom.

I would recommend this sport to everyone. It is an excellent foundation for all kinds of physical activities, and it also has a strong impact on the mind, as you constantly overcome fear and improve your spatial awareness.