Ryan Guzman has unveiled a poignant chapter of his life, revealing that he once grappled with a “mental health crisis” so severe it led him to attempt suicide.
In a clip from the May 21 episode of Tommy DiDario’s podcast, I’ve Never Said This Before, the 9-1-1 actor confided that the attempt occurred years ago, though he has been reticent to disclose this publicly.
“About six and a half, seven years ago… I tried, at one point in time, to take my own life,” the 36-year-old shared. “Thankfully, it didn’t succeed. Thankfully, I was given a second chance, by the grace of God.”
“From that moment onward, I’ve treated each step as an opportunity to erase what led me to that point and to build upon what has given me a reason to live,” he elaborated.
Guzman recounted that his suicide attempt, along with the tragic death of his longtime friend Stephen “tWitch” Boss—who took his own life at 40 in December 2022—profoundly altered his outlook.
“That moment, combined with what happened to my brother tWitch, are perhaps the two most pivotal events of my entire life, and they’ve imbued me with a deeper sense of mercy and empathy towards everyone,” he reflected. “So, I would urge all men to reject this notion of ‘being a tough man and holding everything in,’ and instead lean on your brothers.
Truly lean on them, and if they’re not supporting you in the way they should, find new ones. If you’re clinging to people out of loyalty but they aren’t conducive to a healthy lifestyle, let them go. There are plenty of others who have been through similar situations and are willing to help.”
Guzman expressed a desire to amplify his efforts in advocating for mental health awareness, particularly among men. He envisions a “new wave” where people can forge “genuine connections” with one another.
Although he has kept much of his mental health journey private, Guzman briefly acknowledged his struggles with depression on social media in May 2020 while responding to a fan experiencing hardship.
“I’ve dealt with depression for years now,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “I've found that the unavoidable battles of negativity can only be ‘beat’ by keeping the mind occupied with tasks that allow negativity to pass through you, rather than dwelling on it. The battles can be won, but the war is endless.”
The Quran - Chapter At-Tur : 06
And by the seas set on fire!
وَالْبَحْرِ الْمَسْجُورِ (and by the sea, filled up with fire...52:6) The word bar means sea and the passive participle masjur is derived from sajr which is used in several different senses, one of which is to kindle with fire.
Some of the commentators interpret the participle in this sense here, that is, by the sea which will be kindled with fire on the Day of Resurrection, just as Allah said in another verse وَإِذَا الْبِحَارُ سُجِّرَتْ "And when the seas will be kindled with fire".
In other words, it will be kindled with fire and become a raging fire surrounding the people in the plain of hashr.
This was reported by Sayyidna Said Ibn Musayyab from Sayyidna Ali Ibn Abi Talib ؓ . Sayyidna Ibn ` Abbas, Mujahid, and ` Ubaidullah Ibn ` Umair ؓ also report likewise. (Ibn Kathir) A Jewish person asked Sayyidna ` Ali ؓ 'where is the Hell?'. He replied 'the sea'.
The Jew, who was the scholar of the previous scriptures, confirmed this. (Qurtubi) Sayyidna Qatadah ؓ and others interpreted the phrase to mean 'filled sea'. Ibn Jarir (رح) preferred this interpretation (Ibn Kathir). ' This is the interpretation adopted by Maulana Ashraf Thanawi (رح)
