Comfort for Soldiers with PTSD : YOU SERVED YOUR COUNTRY WELL!

[oldakhippie]

Of all the vids I've seen the last 20yrs this one comes closest to telling the tale that, the REAL hell starts when you come back when none of the others did, I have no family, no loved ones who would cry or miss me, yet I was the only one who made it home. thank you for this vid an explaining to frogs in a well about the ocean. Semper Fi

[lisakrugman]

Love this video, thankyou for this.

[JOHNNYSschool]

I got chills and almost cried the pics was a bit to much for me.. As for HR 2640. the only people who can’t own a gun under federal law are those who have "been adjudicated as a mental defective or . been committed to any mental institution. As a disabled vet with PTSD I can own fire arms. The list the VA gave out was those who was committed for mental defect. only u can commit ur self with the VA what did u think would happen when u said Ur nuts.. They have inpatient at the VA for PTSD that's

[0uTcAsTcHiLd]

Not very comforting... More like memory indusing

[93CFD]

there is no such thing as comfort for soldiers with ptsd...its a 24 7 dose of hell...

[ThePresticle1]

Sorry,great song and all but I couldn't even finish it. I am teary-eyed immediately.After 6 years removed from Iraq I guess it's still true- what goes in must come out.

[dstenberg613]

Thank you.

[82ndarmy]

how would i find this song, pls tell me its amazing

[JerYonsv]

Thank you

[mellissandra]

deep thanks from germany, there are no such vids with german soldiers

[Sturmmann]

2:03 combat two way range

for the Marines that qualified pizza box on the range lol

[TheRevGBones]

Listen!!!!!

[caisonsdad]

I am a Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom veteran who also sought help for PTSD. The federal government has taken away my second amendment rights because of it. HR 2640 veterans disarmament act, I bet if you try to buy a gun right now you will be denied. I feel the appreciation for my service

[LegendOfJomtein]

I just want someone to talk to..

[floresdix9]

I thank all of you for putting your life on line.. No matter how big or small the task might have been. Thank you.. I know that many don't have a family member or a friend that remembers where you are or why you left. I like to write letters. It creats an escape for me from my own reality... It brings a smile to my face when I can express what's on my mind to a stranger.. sometimes it's easier to talk to a stranger then to a family member..

[floresdix9]

I always supported my troops no matter from what background any of you came from. What ever your beliefs are... i'm a person that still supports all of you... So if you are looking for someone to keep you updated or make you laugh.. contact me..

I want to have soldiers to feel free to write to me or e-mail me.. I enjoy it very, very, much..

[mastercheif5]

Damn it i lost my best friend because of war god. i swear if i was 18 i would kill the guy who shot him :'( for people who are thinking of joining the army dont i've heard my friends storys and war is hell!

[dis4dlicious]

thitchin, you don't get ptsd from getting your ass kicked

[thitchin]

37 m suffer from prolonged exposure and severe PTSD as a result of being attacked by 6 LAPD officers in a backroom of a private hospital. I am just 'waking up' to the horrors of it all... this video activated something, perhaps just cing a community who understands what those 4 little letters can do to your life, relationships - everything. I have found the ipod a very helpful tool in my recovery. It keeps the brain occupied with a soothing distraction. Try Beethoven, Nick Drake, youtube.. pce

[7514328]

thitchin: You are right. The music heals.

[MolonLabe84]

For what its worth a simple blue collar giving my undying friendship and thank you for those who fought and seen what no one should have to. You may not feel like heroes but you are, without a doubt.

[davidallenroth]

i was injured in iraq. army give me a pentition and sent me on my why. i hate the army so much. i lost my wife and kids and some really good friends. im going to die b/c im addicted to pain meds from my injurys. im such a junky i got to canada to get tyelnol 1 pills. i live in my appt and live like a hermit.

[7514328]

davidallenroth: Don't give up. I served 8 in the Marines. No combat. Served 10 as a customs officer at th worlds busiest/dangerous land border and transferred. Survived a shooting. Thought I was losing my mind and was. 20 + yrs hypervigilant/cannot sleep/images. Went to Va. PTSD. I can no longer work in a job that I thought I loved, but was really killing me slow. Get off your duff and go to church this sunday. I'm on those meds, too. But, get out to a church you feel comfortable in. God bless.

[stormtiger39]

davidallroth,don't give up bro.You are never alone,please don't give up on life.Stay strong and god bless.

[DominicanaChika]

I wish my uncle would come back from Iraq :[

[ThorstenWKahl]

I'm just twenty and it hasn't been one year since I have seen the war. Young men should not see this, no human deserves it. I am so thankful to all the troops and the brave emergency personal. When I came home to my family they didn't understand, that was the worst.

I am thankful for videos and songs like this. It really helps me to go through this all. Maybe there is peace even for warriors some day.

Thanks to you all.

[worldofwarcraftiswin]

God bless the troops who fight for the freedom of the world, this made me cry i am so thankful for all the soldiers who died fighting for what we have today, god bless the fallen and the scarred from the wars.

[frequentfiler]

I don't feel like a hero...just numb. 2 bad marriages, over a dozen jobs, still feel like I have no place...

[MinnowBelcher]

yeah, I hear you. I've basically been drunk or high since physically returning from Afghanistan. In Canada, it feels like the government hates its soldiers. And the populace are a bunch of sheep too concerned about technical gadgets to care about what is going on.

[frequentfiler]

Here in the US, the VA is supposedly there to take care of us, but it only protects it's own bureaucracy. I can't help but notice that on the bus, in church, etc, etc, ad infinitum, people keep their distance til there' no choice. It's everywhere. Hang in there, find other vets to talk to that will UNDERSTAND you, and drive on. BTW, the nightmares DO fade with time...

[24908915]

just out of hospital again 3rd overdose ,totally unintentional. we british have no govt run organisation for the mentally scarred its all done by charity and they cant cope, there will soon be more deaths due to ptsd than by actual combat ,in fact that is true in the case of the falkland vets ,fuck blair , brown and bush ,this country aint worth fighting for any way, chavs get all the benefits and if your names abdul youve got it made.

[d3ath0rglory]

Wow this song made me cry i was a gunner on a challenger 2 tank with the Scots Dragoon Guards.

I fought in the Iraq war in 2003, And developed PTSD through combat. I was too ashamed to admit that i had PTSD and it damn near killed me.

All im saying is if your not feeling right when you come back home please please go and get help.

PTSD is not a WEAKNESS it is something that will do a better job at killing you than the enemy does.

Take care my brothers and R.I.P fallen angels

[noopy4444]

you are all heroes we know that BUT you were only following your orders BUT the war was a HUGE LIE and is Illegal.not just come back BUT comeback NOW!!Not your fault

[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

And I dont feel like a hero of anything. All I did was try not getting shot. Thats all.

[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

I feel so much shame, I feel betrayed by my govt and people. I saw shit that I wish I didnt have to see, I feel so fukin used, I guess like a prostitute???? Sometimes I refer my dead buddies lucky bastards, sometimes I wish I died in Iraq, rather than them, rather than to live in hell, hell here home in Vancouver/Los Angeles, I feel that I should have died in battle, rather than live this hellish battle at home. I cant commit suicide, Im too chickenshit to kill myself. I feel condemned every day

[PandaKruz21]

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[PandaKruz21]

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[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

DUDE its not the left, dove, liberals. Its the right wingers, republican, Hawk who told me "go get em tiger," its THEM who called me ccoward, Go HANG yourself, dude threw dogshit at me in Santa Monica. The leftists , I find out, are FOR us vets BUT hate the war. I know,k Its surprising. The peeps rooting for you b4 you deploy, will eat you alive when you come back. The REAL monsters.

[Droddy25]

As a Vietnam Vet, I can relate to your pain. Put your trust in GOD and remember the sacrifice He made with his Son,Jesus Christ. The most perfect man who ever walked the face of the earth endured rejection and death at the hands of the men he loved. Being a soldier comes with your own cross to bear. Join a VFW Post/Church and yoke yourself with Godly men. With service to others and worship you will regain your strength and peace among the brethren. There is nothing better than that.

[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

Ran into this dude yesterday. Did nt know we are still in Afghanistan. No one gives two flying fux.

[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

the public dont care, they called me names, I have had dog shit thrown at me, people wont even look me in the eye, they know I am hurting, I can never forget the shit I saw, they know that, but they'd rather throw dogshit at me, call me baby killer, but wont for a second look into my eyes, into my soul. Ive had 13 jobs, cant concentrate in school, people think Im crazy, wild, lunatic when I simply hurt so bad, I cry at times, you know, just to feel normal like other people.

[jacintobandito]

you were over there and people throw shit at you?? thats harsh man......you dont deserve that i am thinking about going over there....you are right the public do not care at all....i blame the liberals.....but thats besides the point...thanks man not everyone hates you remember that

[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

DUDE its not the left, doves, liberals. Its the right wingers, republican, Hawks who told me "go get em tiger," its THEM who called me ccoward, Go HANG yourself, dude threw dogshit at me in Santa Monica. The leftists , I find out, are FOR us vets BUT hate the war. I know, Its surprising. The peeps rooting for you b4 you deploy, will eat you alive when you come back. The REAL monsters. They send us, then they shit on us

[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

DUDE its not the left, doves, liberals. Its the right wingers, republican, Hawks who told me "go get em tiger," its THEM who called me ccoward, Go HANG yourself, dude threw dogshit at me in Santa Monica. The leftists , I find out, are FOR us vets BUT hate the war. I know, Its surprising. The peeps rooting for you b4 you deploy, will eat you alive when you come back. The REAL monsters. They send us, then they shit on us

[stormtiger39]

boyishlycutebrityank, i care very much.more than you will ever know.i served in iraq with ny army national guards and 1st cav. and i know how you feel.you are not a baby killer or crazy. you are a true amazon warrior.if they don't like it,fuck em if they can't take a joke!

[stormtiger39]

btw,i am a republican.lollol

[BoyishlyCuteBritYank]

I feel so much shame, I feel betrayed by my govt and people. I saw shit that I wish I didnt have to see, I feel so fukin used, I guess like a prostitute???? Sometimes I refer my dead buddies lucky bastards, sometimes I wish I died in Iraq, rather than them, rather than to live in hell, hell here home in Vancouver/Los Angeles, I feel that I should have died in battle, rather than live this hellish battle at home. I cant commit suicide, Im too chickenshit to kill myself. I feel condemned every day

[dragonsfire1952]

You are a hero,,,dont you ever think different,,I am proud of you and every soldier,,You did what you had to do to stay alive and there is no shame in what you did,,Hold your head up and be proud,,,God bless you and all of the troops everywhere

[qwoo12345]

THANK YOU!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!! I KNOW without you boys there would be no peace for us here at home and because of all of you i sleep soundly at night! And YOU are the reason i ALWAYS feel safe!!!!!! THANKS for your sacrafice!!!!!!!

[nauticallychallenged]

got ptsd in 1987 it was svc connected. it took 15 years to get my disability rating. my psychiatrist and theorapist and meds keep me sedated. i try to live a normal life, finding a job is nearly impossible. i cant tell my shrink im suicidal because fear of commitment. i just wish the va had more support groups and people to talk to. its lonely being the only one at the party.

[brockchris222]

You R Not Alone have you tried vet centers. also just an idea for you to try that has helped me i hang out with other vets at the legion or vfw it makes me feal better to beable to talk to someone who knows what i am saying.

[freedomisntfree367]

I've served 2 tours in Iraq as an Infantryman, the biggest thing with PTSD wasn't killing insurgents but loosing my friends. Don't get me wrong I still think about the killing but the hardest was burying best friends, so for all those who say "you signed up for it you deserve it" you're right, I signed up to see that so you wouldn't, so let me deal with it the only way I know how.

[topar4u]

Well said! Thank you for your continued dedication and service. The public wouldn't have the freedom to criticize the war and your efforts if it wasn't for you and soldiers past, present and future. Thank you for going so my husband could stay.

Shannon

Dependent Wife USAF

member, NEADS-canines for combat veterans program

[flat4whore]

I served 2 tours Iraq in the Marine Corps as a Fire Fighter. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about the things I had to see. The impact has been huge, I can't find a job, I've lost my marriage, I can't sleep and to know that the general American public could really care less hurts the worst.

[calyn08]

i know some people dont care, and it hurts me to see that and i cant imagin how it makes you feel. just know that i thank you for your service, and i hope you soon find peace of mind...im joining the army here in about 5 months, its kinda scarey to think about the things that i might have to go through, but i just think of the good people that i will be protecting, not the bad...god bless you and thank you...

[samraajni]

Hey flat4whore.

I feel the same way OIF -01 female....lost everything and I used to be a superNCOsoldier...now I feel I am nothing and no one cares. 28 years old, lost marriage, lost myself, family, friends, etc. What now>>> where do we go from here!!!

[markanomics]

i scan the internet every day for fellow svc members. i just want to talk to people who understand and have been there. ptsd and tbi are hell.i just want to talk and not be heckled by a bunch of disrespectful punks. all these ptsd management classes do is brainwash you into thinking that you are normal and its all in your head. dont fall for it.

[4Fluv]

THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

to whoever wrote this song and made this video.

THESE ARE THE WORDS WE NEED TO SHARE!!!!

having many many many friends who have come back, having felt the weight of their silent scars on many levels. i have not had one friend come back yet who isn't impacted.

THIS IS WHAT WE NEED TO SAY.

THANK YOU.

[bigpinkthefirst]

To all of those who've commented and been to iraq, i can only pass my sympathy to you, however, i'm one of those who opposed the war.

That is not to say your commitment is not appreciated, you're men ten times braver than myself. my opposition is that you should never have been placed in that position in the first place. Sincerest thanks and apologies x

[1Barefootmama]

BTW- for anyone suffering from PTSD- there is a therapy technique called EMDR (eye movement desensitization reprocessing). It saved my life. It takes some looking into to find a qualified provider because it's considered somewhat unconventional...I HIGHLY recommend trying it if you're PTSD. Nothing else worked for me. Just wanted to put the info out there. Wish someone had told me about it sooner. Wish you all peace.

[topar4u]

Thank you for sharing this very important information. More research needs to be done for more therapy methods.

Shannon, member

NEADS Canines for Combat Veterans Program

[brockchris222]

DONT DO IT IT IS NOT GOOD

[MAKEmoney56]

war sucks!

[deliveracrazycat]

Yes, they hve served their Country well, and were it not for the United States Soldier, I do not think I would be proud to be an American especially in the current climate. NO Soldier should EVER feel shame for fighting for their Country and no Soldier should ever be condemned for doing do....only cowards comdemn others for doing what they cannot!!!

I Love my Troops!!!!

[stormtiger39]

i served in iraq and sometimes i wished i had died in iraq instead of living among ungratful people who tell me that my fight was meaningless.thank you for this fine video.what i said is howni really feel.

[1zzzzzzz1]

i served to in iraq two tours , and it angers me to know i almost died fighting for some of these people in this country.

[calyn08]

i agree, but know that I am thankful for your service. i know im only one person and this might not make much of a difference, but your service does impact everyone whether they like it or not.. they can hate you for whatever reason but, if not for you, they would not have the freedom they have today. just think of the people who do appreciate your service like me...im joining the army in 5 months, im already talking to recruiters...god bless you

[brockchris222]

I dont know about you but when i was over thare i was not fighting for these selfish people in this great country i was fighting for my brothers to my left and right

[Dippi17]

I loved too the message in this song. I'm italian I think this was hasn't have to be started it has been NOT in the smallest part of it organized but anyway we are there now, but we must do not let anyone to do this errors...war has to be used just sometimes after infinite diplomatic attempt and reattempt of speaking between the parts. IS A SHAME....Hoah soldiers. Thx for the job did and are doing.

Iraqi and not only, i'm sorry for what is happening.

[standingchief]

i love this song. i just got back from the 'stan. i was wondering how i could get a copy of this song to show the rest of my guys. i think they deserve to hear it.

[NamGuardianAngel]

Great job! They serve the country well, but the government of this country does not return the favor. We don't take care of them there and we don't take care of them when they come home. May God watch over them and finally give wisdom to the leaders of this nation to end this.

[fuliga]

Only in heaven will there be no more war!

[82ndarmy]

@fuliga or "only the dead know the end of war"

[fuliga]

Biker15k, you are correct, I am against the CONCEPT of war because there is nothing honorable in killing. However, I am NOT against the WAR EFFORT because this is NOT a perfect world and we often have to choose the lesser of 2 evils -- kill or be eventually killed. That's why I've served 20+ years in the military. I wrote the song to encourage those who have seen the horrors of war not to be ashamed to come back because even though war is hell, they served their country well.

[Biker15k]

"neither pro war or anti war" Well let me inlighten you read the lyrics it is a anti war song in support of the troops. Call it what it is please. I respect your views if you are against it, just don't try and hide it.

[Poederhandschoen]

Soldiers prepare themself for something that they want to preserve others from. keep up the good job lads!

[BruceCRIP]

both my uncles are in iraq they fight hard and hope no one has to see what they saw

[cookiemomo]

Thank You for sharing your video with us! Really, there aren't words because the depth of gratitude I have for all of you goes into the spiritual level. I admire all of you Heroes' courage, commitment and honor. You all and unto my Soldier, bring me personally because you guys are who you guys are as an individual to make such a decision. May God continue to watch and guide you all through this every difficult journey.

 Chia.

Proud Soldier's Wife. HOOAH! :)

[timothyla]

Nice work gentlemen!

[ch0dda]

Thankyou for this. Im from england, we have troops over there to, this brought a tear to my eye and i am 14, Thank you again

[THEAVENGER35]

Nice video. Lord God Amighty watch over the troops.