When you said it feels like there a dark cloud over you for so long you forget what the sun looks like. Thanks doc😭now I’m balling my tears out because that’s spot on. Been listening to TAA for a little bit, fairly new to metal as well. Found them and for the first time in over a year I was able to get this feeling out of my self that was just pure anger aimed at no one. So they have been helping a lot and had the worst news in a while hit me yesterday at work. But as weirdly as the universe or whatever works I find out that TAA is having a meet and greet in my town 17 mins away. Finding that out was the best news I’ve gotten for well over a year. Anyway if anyone got this far into this rant I’m sorry, don’t have anyone else to tell this too that I went from my lowest feeling in well over a year to the happiest within a few hours. Hope for the best for anyone down here reading❤️
From ThriceTheThird: I spent so long pretending I wasn't angry because all of my anger was directed inward. I think being able to let this anger out in healthy outlets is important. Glad you found one to do so! I'm sorry that you have experienced you're worst news in awhile, but also super excited that you got some best news directly after! Letting out how you feel is important. Thanks for sharing it here.
From JennaLouise: Hi Friend, I’m so happy that you’ve found music that speaks to your soul and allows you to express how you feel in a healthy way. Music is something ghat does that for me as well. I can always find a song that says what I’m feeling or can help me realize what I’m feeling. I’m so happy that you’ve noticed that progress in your life. Wishing you only the best, friend.
From NateTriesAgain: Wow - the kindness of the timing of that...to have your lowest low in a long time followed by the best news you've heard in over a year....that's so kind. You're right - it's hard when you lose even the memory of goodness in your life...honestly, there's something to "just staying in motion". You just keep going, and you kind of don't acknowledge how lost or how bad things are. You just...wake up, and do your thing. But when there are moments that cause you to reflect and realize - holy shit, I'm not well - those moments are difficult. Because you recognize the subconscious weight you've been carrying all this time, and the exhaustion, the hopelessness of it all hits you like a ton of bricks. It's hard to "just keep going" after moments like that when your knees buckle. I'm impressed that you have found a way to keep your head above water, and I admire the strength you have - you might not know it, might not feel it, or sense it, or in your day to day feel like you have much to offer...but just looking at your story, knowing that's what you carry - for you to continue on...that's strength. I'm curious - now that you're aware, or perhaps freshly awoken, to this cloud over your life. What do you want to do about it? Do you remember when in your story you lost the sun? Do you feel in your gut like you know where to go or turn to make things better, reinstate some hope?
From tromboness: Thanks for sharing! I'm glad you were able to express the emotions that you haven't shown, and that you have the opportunity to meet such inspiring musicians! I hope that if those dark times come again, you can remember that the sun is still there even when you cannot see it. Take care!
From Micro: Thank you so much for sharing all of this. It's so nice to hear how this news has been lifting you up, especially after navigating tough emotions fora long time. It truly is incredible how the way we feel can be conveyed through other's music and art. I have myself learned to discover how much anger was actually part of things I could feel, and that it wasn't wrong to feel it. It has a reason to be present. Thankful for you and that this has been an outlet in your life as well - to start reflecting on what could have been suppressed, and for the very fact that what you feel is absolutely valid. You are not alone under this dark cloud <3 And who knows, maybe it is through the healing connections we seek and create, just like right here and now, that we actively bring back the sun to us. Somehow it has never left - it's just more difficult to see it sometimes. I believe you will able to see it again.
The Amity Affliction and Linkin Park are the 2 bands that have helped me the most in my life, they let me know I wasn't alone Amity has so many relatable songs such as All Fucked Up with the lines "when I wake up I'm thankful I slept through the night because that is the only time I feel alright, keep my eyes shut and sleep the sadness away" or Pittsburgh with the lines "I've been searching for an exit but I'm lost inside my mind where I spend every waking moment wishing I was dead" and many other songs, it's just comforting to hear you're not alone in having these thoughts because it often feels that no one understands they might think you're lying, or being dramatic, or most often just out for attention no one really listens to what you say or hear the pleads for help but when I listen to Amity Affliction, or Linkin Park, or KoRn, or whoever I can no that someone out there gets it, kind of repeating myself I just realized so sorry for that think you get the point
The Amity Affliction's music is steeply rooted in the realm of mental health. I got to do photos for them in St. Louis a few years ago and it was incredible.
TAA and metalcore music has got me through a lot of tough stuff in life. I came to the conclusion that I would likely never be completely happy, I will always be a little depressed and that isn't necessarily a bad thing if I can learn to manage it. What has been good is to stop trying to be societies version of a happy person and to stop trying to make my friends that way too(who naturally struggle too).
You hit it dead on. Great reaction and analysis. I would love to have you as a therapist, you seem to address these issues in a way that could help me and alot of people.
Thanks for the amazing video, you made me cry until my shirt collar soggy and I needed it I think maybe I ever have my whole life. I’m excited to get up tomorrow and share this with a couple other people I know will also come apart over it! It’s a cause too often left behind and I’ve never heard anyone put the ideas out there in that light, but in fairness, I never do any type of “therapy” either. I’ve never thought of a therapist as a fellow passenger on the struggle bus, and that hit as hard as the song. Thanks a million! Take care!
From Micro: It is so heartwarming to see and read about how much this content's video has inspired you. That's what this organization and community is all about! As you said so very well: this is a cause that is too often left behind. We collectively need to open more spaces and enable these conversations that *feel* so difficult, so heavy, but once unfolded actually appear to be deeply *healing*. It has surely been life saving to me -- learning to be vulnerable, seeing my own struggles and demons through a different light -- and oh how much music has been an outlet to help me keep holding on at times. No struggle should ever have to be dealt with in isolation and solitude. It is thanks to THESE connections that the narrative can change, and thanks to people like YOU, who bravely open up, that more inspiration can be brought up all around. Just with your comment here, you may encourage someone to reach out, and that is one of the greatest gifts possible. We're all on the same boat trying to figure out this crazy thing called life -- professionals, non-professionals, all included! This is about being human. This is about us all.
We played this at my husband's funeral on June 29th 2023. This was one of "our" songs because we were the only two people that recognized these feelings and problems and could be honest with each other. With everyone else we both had to put on a face, or felt we had to. We connected over those scars 9 years ago and become best friends and then soulmates for 8 years. He passed away extremely suddenly on June 22nd 2023 while we and his brother were out celebrated wjat felt like all three of our lives were getting better. We all had new jobs that were going well. Joey, my husband and his brother, Jon had rekindled their family bond after a rift in the family and we had all moved back home with each other. The sun was finally shining for us all. Then suddenly, he collapsed at dinner and just passed away. I am completely lost. I pray EVERY DAY that I get to join him soon. This song gave us both comfort and understanding. It hurts to hear it at first, but it still gives me some minutes of rememberence and comfort, which is now more precious to me than life itself or all of the riches in the world. Thank you for covering this song. Excellent reaction and commentary.
From Micro: My heart goes out to you. So much. Words are simply not enough sometimes, but I wanted to let you know that someone out there is rooting for you. It must have been such a traumatic event but to lose your husband so suddenly. While you were all celebrating and rejoicing together... I'm so sorry this happened, friend. It sounds like your husband was such a beautiful soul that you bonded with so deeply. It feels so special to find someone who sees us beyond any mask we would try to wear, someone we can be genuine and authentic with. There's enough pressure in this world to constantly perform and be someone we're not -- it gives such a relief when there is this level of trust and safety shared with another person. And for you to see him as he was, to know him truly, what a gift. It makes sense to feel so hurt and to want to be with him as soon as possible. There is something so brutally unfair in losing the person we love the most. It's hard to envision a future without them, to even consider how life could be while feeling their absence within. It must feel like this emptiness is going to eat you alive anytime. It's so heavy. I'm just a stranger to you, but still I'm so proud of you for sharing about your husband here. Because in the midst of such a grief, the first temptation is to isolate and let ourselves drown into our despair. The pain is harp and so very real it overshadows everything. I'm proud of you for connecting and opening up about what you are going through. By posting here, you have been transforming the silence that is left into something profoundly human and honest. You are sharing the voice of your husband and who he was to you, and that is such a precious gift to anyone reading, to this world. I hope you are patient with your heart through all of this, regardless of how messy it can be most of the time. You matter so very much. Hold Fast, friend.
Fellow Aussies and absolute legends… Seen the Amity so many times from the dungeon in Melbourne to Phase Perth many many years ago and got to be good friends with Joel… long may they be around …❤
Thank you for this!❤ definitely do more reactions to these guys. Drag the Lake was where they got me hooked. Each song is that song for someone out there. Having you explain the songs connects them even deeper and proves we are not alone...
honestly loved your reaction, i enjoy reactions and i enjoy hearing about this music through a therapist lens, and i agree that this song is actually pretty positive, one of their strongest songs from an emotional point of view for me is I Hate Hartley but there is also positivity in that song too, i do agree with you about acceptance would love to see you react to earth callers song alone, its always been a very powerful song to me
From Lisalovesfeathers: I am truly sorry for the losses you have had, I cannot imagine what you have been and are still going through, grief is a difficult and very personal thing however it is always helpful to hear others ideas, thoughts and experiences of a difficult situation that you, yourself are going through. If you need to talk to please come to the heartsupport wall (if of course you want to) you will always find people there that will hear you and support you. You are not alone friend. Lisa x
From Micro: I'm so very sorry for the loss of your wife, and truly hope that you have been supported through all of this. It must have been such a heartbreaking journey for you. So very thankful that you are here today, sharing about it, about her, and carrying on her voice into this world. You matter. :heart:
If you think this one was good you need to check out their song "All Fucked Up" most powerful song I've heard in a LONG time and a message that needs to be heard
@jaydinspapa, you are so right. That song and video especially are so powerful. I will never forget that imagery in the video. She should hear that song.
Maybe I've not checked enough, but I'd love to see more breakdowns of Amity Affliction. Like many I found them via Pittsburgh. But all their songs are very emotionally open and something I've loved as I grew older.
@heartsupport I listen to this band to help my mental health, I listen to their music to reflect on life and this music has helped overcome some bad mental demons.
From Mystrose: It's really awesome how music can help us thru hard times, especially dealing with bad mental demons. I'm really happy that this helps you and I hope that those demons stay away and that you are at peace. You matter!
From Micro: Hey friend. So glad you have found comfort and encouragement thanks to their music. It is truly incredibly how much some specific bands or music somehow just walk alongside us as we go through specific chapters of our life. Personally, I definitely have a list of bands that, whenever I listen to them, bring me this strong sense of comfort, of being understood in my struggles, without necessarily having to talk to someone about it. Just the possibility of having our emotions and thoughts mirrored can feel so very healing and encouraging. If I may ask, is there one music in particular that you'd recommend? Any that resonates particularly with your heart? Would love to get to know you better through listening to a music you personally feel connected with! -- Thank you for sharing and commenting. I hope that your demons are now behind you, or at least befriended so they don't control your life in any way. You are loved. You matter so very much.
I'd love you to do an analysis of Pittsburgh by TAA. When I was at the depth of my depression that song was the only song that made me feel: this guy gets it! Love your work!
“Everyone love you… once you leave them” would be a much better album to talk about/ touch on/ relate with, or even the first two tracks of this album. Such heavier on the heart lyrics, imo🤷🏻♂️
i remember when i had 13-15 years old listening TAA chasing ghosts, oh my god, good times...
More of this! Amity Affliction is excellent and this is great content.
When you said it feels like there a dark cloud over you for so long you forget what the sun looks like. Thanks doc😭now I’m balling my tears out because that’s spot on. Been listening to TAA for a little bit, fairly new to metal as well. Found them and for the first time in over a year I was able to get this feeling out of my self that was just pure anger aimed at no one. So they have been helping a lot and had the worst news in a while hit me yesterday at work. But as weirdly as the universe or whatever works I find out that TAA is having a meet and greet in my town 17 mins away. Finding that out was the best news I’ve gotten for well over a year.
Anyway if anyone got this far into this rant I’m sorry, don’t have anyone else to tell this too that I went from my lowest feeling in well over a year to the happiest within a few hours.
Hope for the best for anyone down here reading❤️
From ThriceTheThird: I spent so long pretending I wasn't angry because all of my anger was directed inward. I think being able to let this anger out in healthy outlets is important. Glad you found one to do so! I'm sorry that you have experienced you're worst news in awhile, but also super excited that you got some best news directly after! Letting out how you feel is important. Thanks for sharing it here.
From JennaLouise: Hi Friend,
I’m so happy that you’ve found music that speaks to your soul and allows you to express how you feel in a healthy way. Music is something ghat does that for me as well. I can always find a song that says what I’m feeling or can help me realize what I’m feeling. I’m so happy that you’ve noticed that progress in your life. Wishing you only the best, friend.
From NateTriesAgain: Wow - the kindness of the timing of that...to have your lowest low in a long time followed by the best news you've heard in over a year....that's so kind.
You're right - it's hard when you lose even the memory of goodness in your life...honestly, there's something to "just staying in motion". You just keep going, and you kind of don't acknowledge how lost or how bad things are. You just...wake up, and do your thing. But when there are moments that cause you to reflect and realize - holy shit, I'm not well - those moments are difficult. Because you recognize the subconscious weight you've been carrying all this time, and the exhaustion, the hopelessness of it all hits you like a ton of bricks. It's hard to "just keep going" after moments like that when your knees buckle.
I'm impressed that you have found a way to keep your head above water, and I admire the strength you have - you might not know it, might not feel it, or sense it, or in your day to day feel like you have much to offer...but just looking at your story, knowing that's what you carry - for you to continue on...that's strength.
I'm curious - now that you're aware, or perhaps freshly awoken, to this cloud over your life. What do you want to do about it? Do you remember when in your story you lost the sun? Do you feel in your gut like you know where to go or turn to make things better, reinstate some hope?
From tromboness: Thanks for sharing!
I'm glad you were able to express the emotions that you haven't shown, and that you have the opportunity to meet such inspiring musicians! I hope that if those dark times come again, you can remember that the sun is still there even when you cannot see it.
Take care!
From Micro: Thank you so much for sharing all of this. It's so nice to hear how this news has been lifting you up, especially after navigating tough emotions fora long time. It truly is incredible how the way we feel can be conveyed through other's music and art. I have myself learned to discover how much anger was actually part of things I could feel, and that it wasn't wrong to feel it. It has a reason to be present. Thankful for you and that this has been an outlet in your life as well - to start reflecting on what could have been suppressed, and for the very fact that what you feel is absolutely valid. You are not alone under this dark cloud <3 And who knows, maybe it is through the healing connections we seek and create, just like right here and now, that we actively bring back the sun to us. Somehow it has never left - it's just more difficult to see it sometimes. I believe you will able to see it again.
The Amity Affliction and Linkin Park are the 2 bands that have helped me the most in my life, they let me know I wasn't alone Amity has so many relatable songs such as All Fucked Up with the lines "when I wake up I'm thankful I slept through the night because that is the only time I feel alright, keep my eyes shut and sleep the sadness away" or Pittsburgh with the lines "I've been searching for an exit but I'm lost inside my mind where I spend every waking moment wishing I was dead" and many other songs, it's just comforting to hear you're not alone in having these thoughts because it often feels that no one understands they might think you're lying, or being dramatic, or most often just out for attention no one really listens to what you say or hear the pleads for help but when I listen to Amity Affliction, or Linkin Park, or KoRn, or whoever I can no that someone out there gets it, kind of repeating myself I just realized so sorry for that think you get the point
Loving these "Therapist Reacts" videos! Keep 'em coming!
Thank you!!!
The Amity Affliction's music is steeply rooted in the realm of mental health. I got to do photos for them in St. Louis a few years ago and it was incredible.
TAA and metalcore music has got me through a lot of tough stuff in life. I came to the conclusion that I would likely never be completely happy, I will always be a little depressed and that isn't necessarily a bad thing if I can learn to manage it. What has been good is to stop trying to be societies version of a happy person and to stop trying to make my friends that way too(who naturally struggle too).
You hit it dead on. Great reaction and analysis. I would love to have you as a therapist, you seem to address these issues in a way that could help me and alot of people.
Thanks for the amazing video, you made me cry until my shirt collar soggy and I needed it I think maybe I ever have my whole life. I’m excited to get up tomorrow and share this with a couple other people I know will also come apart over it! It’s a cause too often left behind and I’ve never heard anyone put the ideas out there in that light, but in fairness, I never do any type of “therapy” either. I’ve never thought of a therapist as a fellow passenger on the struggle bus, and that hit as hard as the song. Thanks a million! Take care!
awww thank you so much for this sweet message. I am so glad it resonated with you!!! thank you for sharing
From Micro: It is so heartwarming to see and read about how much this content's video has inspired you. That's what this organization and community is all about! As you said so very well: this is a cause that is too often left behind. We collectively need to open more spaces and enable these conversations that *feel* so difficult, so heavy, but once unfolded actually appear to be deeply *healing*. It has surely been life saving to me -- learning to be vulnerable, seeing my own struggles and demons through a different light -- and oh how much music has been an outlet to help me keep holding on at times. No struggle should ever have to be dealt with in isolation and solitude. It is thanks to THESE connections that the narrative can change, and thanks to people like YOU, who bravely open up, that more inspiration can be brought up all around. Just with your comment here, you may encourage someone to reach out, and that is one of the greatest gifts possible. We're all on the same boat trying to figure out this crazy thing called life -- professionals, non-professionals, all included! This is about being human. This is about us all.
We played this at my husband's funeral on June 29th 2023. This was one of "our" songs because we were the only two people that recognized these feelings and problems and could be honest with each other. With everyone else we both had to put on a face, or felt we had to. We connected over those scars 9 years ago and become best friends and then soulmates for 8 years. He passed away extremely suddenly on June 22nd 2023 while we and his brother were out celebrated wjat felt like all three of our lives were getting better. We all had new jobs that were going well. Joey, my husband and his brother, Jon had rekindled their family bond after a rift in the family and we had all moved back home with each other. The sun was finally shining for us all. Then suddenly, he collapsed at dinner and just passed away. I am completely lost. I pray EVERY DAY that I get to join him soon. This song gave us both comfort and understanding. It hurts to hear it at first, but it still gives me some minutes of rememberence and comfort, which is now more precious to me than life itself or all of the riches in the world. Thank you for covering this song. Excellent reaction and commentary.
From Micro: My heart goes out to you. So much. Words are simply not enough sometimes, but I wanted to let you know that someone out there is rooting for you. It must have been such a traumatic event but to lose your husband so suddenly. While you were all celebrating and rejoicing together... I'm so sorry this happened, friend. It sounds like your husband was such a beautiful soul that you bonded with so deeply. It feels so special to find someone who sees us beyond any mask we would try to wear, someone we can be genuine and authentic with. There's enough pressure in this world to constantly perform and be someone we're not -- it gives such a relief when there is this level of trust and safety shared with another person. And for you to see him as he was, to know him truly, what a gift.
It makes sense to feel so hurt and to want to be with him as soon as possible. There is something so brutally unfair in losing the person we love the most. It's hard to envision a future without them, to even consider how life could be while feeling their absence within. It must feel like this emptiness is going to eat you alive anytime. It's so heavy.
I'm just a stranger to you, but still I'm so proud of you for sharing about your husband here. Because in the midst of such a grief, the first temptation is to isolate and let ourselves drown into our despair. The pain is harp and so very real it overshadows everything. I'm proud of you for connecting and opening up about what you are going through. By posting here, you have been transforming the silence that is left into something profoundly human and honest. You are sharing the voice of your husband and who he was to you, and that is such a precious gift to anyone reading, to this world.
I hope you are patient with your heart through all of this, regardless of how messy it can be most of the time. You matter so very much. Hold Fast, friend.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking. Everything about it.
Fellow Aussies and absolute legends… Seen the Amity so many times from the dungeon in Melbourne to Phase Perth many many years ago and got to be good friends with Joel… long may they be around …❤
Thank you for this!❤ definitely do more reactions to these guys. Drag the Lake was where they got me hooked. Each song is that song for someone out there. Having you explain the songs connects them even deeper and proves we are not alone...
honestly loved your reaction, i enjoy reactions and i enjoy hearing about this music through a therapist lens, and i agree that this song is actually pretty positive, one of their strongest songs from an emotional point of view for me is I Hate Hartley but there is also positivity in that song too, i do agree with you about acceptance
would love to see you react to earth callers song alone, its always been a very powerful song to me
Therapist from the UK here. Loving this series. Maybe do 'The Atlantic' by Sleep Token next? Or DYWTYLM by the same band?
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for this. Love this band. Please do more by them. 🥹
I recently lost my wife and 8 years ago one of my sons. This song, your reaction and suggestions on dealing with grief were helpful to me. Thank you
From Lisalovesfeathers: I am truly sorry for the losses you have had, I cannot imagine what you have been and are still going through, grief is a difficult and very personal thing however it is always helpful to hear others ideas, thoughts and experiences of a difficult situation that you, yourself are going through. If you need to talk to please come to the heartsupport wall (if of course you want to) you will always find people there that will hear you and support you. You are not alone friend. Lisa x
From Micro: I'm so very sorry for the loss of your wife, and truly hope that you have been supported through all of this. It must have been such a heartbreaking journey for you. So very thankful that you are here today, sharing about it, about her, and carrying on her voice into this world. You matter. :heart:
This song been on repeat for awhile ❤👻
If you think this one was good you need to check out their song "All Fucked Up" most powerful song I've heard in a LONG time and a message that needs to be heard
@jaydinspapa, you are so right. That song and video especially are so powerful. I will never forget that imagery in the video. She should hear that song.
Maybe I've not checked enough, but I'd love to see more breakdowns of Amity Affliction. Like many I found them via Pittsburgh. But all their songs are very emotionally open and something I've loved as I grew older.
Thank you for this.
This series is awesome, please keep making more videos like this! ❤
Thank you!!
@heartsupport I listen to this band to help my mental health, I listen to their music to reflect on life and this music has helped overcome some bad mental demons.
From Mystrose: It's really awesome how music can help us thru hard times, especially dealing with bad mental demons. I'm really happy that this helps you and I hope that those demons stay away and that you are at peace. You matter!
From Micro: Hey friend. So glad you have found comfort and encouragement thanks to their music. It is truly incredibly how much some specific bands or music somehow just walk alongside us as we go through specific chapters of our life. Personally, I definitely have a list of bands that, whenever I listen to them, bring me this strong sense of comfort, of being understood in my struggles, without necessarily having to talk to someone about it. Just the possibility of having our emotions and thoughts mirrored can feel so very healing and encouraging. If I may ask, is there one music in particular that you'd recommend? Any that resonates particularly with your heart? Would love to get to know you better through listening to a music you personally feel connected with! -- Thank you for sharing and commenting. I hope that your demons are now behind you, or at least befriended so they don't control your life in any way. You are loved. You matter so very much.
I'd love you to do an analysis of Pittsburgh by TAA. When I was at the depth of my depression that song was the only song that made me feel: this guy gets it! Love your work!
Oh i would to see you react to songs like drag the lake, pittsburgh, all fckd up, dont lean on me, youngbloods... soo many great ones
Love your videos, would love to see a reaction to Drag The Lake by The Amity Affliction!! 😭😭
I'd like to see you react to Pittsburgh by the amity affliction. That song saved my life
more amity please
Not to steal the title of another TAA song. The worst part of getting sober is "all my friends are dead"
“Everyone love you… once you leave them” would be a much better album to talk about/ touch on/ relate with, or even the first two tracks of this album. Such heavier on the heart lyrics, imo🤷🏻♂️
They are university educated, amity is emotion.. its tell you something.