Floor Jansen says Nightwish helped her past a nervous breakdown

Floor Jansen says joining Nightwish helped her regain confidence after a nervous breakdown and prolonged burnout. The opportunity replaced some of her fear of performing with excitement, showing how meaningful work can support recovery even when it brings new pressure.

Jansen says she became ill in August 2011 and spent about a year and a half working towards recovery; she believes how someone works matters as much as how much they work. Nightwish asked her to join in 2013, after she had stepped in during a North American tour, and she later sang on three of the band’s albums before announcing her departure in October. She has since pursued a solo career and says learning to slow down and recognise signs of exhaustion was vital.