Police Officer PTSD & Trauma Recovery | First Responder Mental Health
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2018
- Detective Rob Davis' candid discussion about his journey as a #policeofficer who lives with #trauma and #PTSD are an invaluable contribution to the conversation surrounding mental health and public service.
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From the Abington Police Department in Abington, PA, Rob uses his #recovery story to help other #officers who have similar symptoms. “I’m not a big public speaker. But in this case, I don’t mind sharing,” he says. “For me, it is #therapy in itself . . . To be able to tell somebody that it is possible to get through this. That’s the story that I want to share.”
#Firstresponders see things that no human being should ever have to see. In order to perform their challenging job, they often shelve their own emotions and experiences in order to “remain strong” for their colleagues, their victims, and their families.
Rob reminds us all that, whether we are part of the first responder community or not, speaking up about what is going on inside of you is an act of bravery. Shame, embarrassment, and fear live within each and every one of us, but it is imperative that we, like Rob, confront that discomfort and give voice to our suffering.
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My first day on duty an innocent child lost her life in a car accident. Her mother had just taken her out of the car seat to breastfeed. The driver, the child's grandmother, was on a road with very narrow shoulders. Her suburbans rear tire hits the shoulder and they dive across the road and into the ditch and roll. The little girl was the only one ejected and right after, rolled over by the vehicle. I had my own daughter at home almost the same age, that day changed me forever. RIP Elaine, I'll never forget.
Oh my. That is quite a story, thank you for sharing it with us here. We hope that you found the help needed to process such an event and that you continue to look after your own mental wellness. Also, thank you for your work and serving your community.
This is what I'm talking about. This experience haunts you for life, this is ptsd. Thanks for sharing your story.
I had a call. A young male told his friend he had 3 things left to do 1. Smoke a cigarette 2.listen to favorite song and 3 I never knew. There was also a young child that od and had internal bleeding. Parents were drug addicts feeding that addiction. When her parents were arrested they said we can make another child.
I completely understand. I’ve done CPR on twice in life on people, both 2 year old girls.
Neither survived. It’s been years yet it still haunts me.
8 quick years on the street. SWAT.
Seen more dead bodies than I ever want to see. It was a ride for sure. ....and will never leave me. I call it the "pidds" (PTSD)
I have PTSD as a paramedic in Chicagoland area - we put all our energy in helping others but we sometimes neglect ourselves - Godbless you all and thank you for your services
We hear you and we are grateful for your service and hoping you are getting the support that you need 💙
Takes alot of guts to talk about personal struggles. Thank you for your service & for sharing to help others. God bless.
We appreciate that appreciation, truly.
Thank you for this. I am in the police academy right now and everyday I realize a little more that I’m actually doing this with my life and some days that’s exciting and other days that’s terrifying. I am very thankful that long before I started even the academy, I have been passionate about mental/emotional health and doing the work it takes to be proactive in that area. I am so thankful I’m going into this career in a time where it’s okay to talk about it and okay to not be okay. Thank you for sharing your story and for your bravery in asking for help. God knows this will help whoever sees this video in gaining the courage themselves!
What a needed and powerful perspective as you enter into service, thank you for sharing.
I am a Correctional Officer in Melbourne and I went through PTSD, my claim was accepted by the insurance company after an investigation that lasted 28 days, received professional help that it was just a joke, I then took massive action and I started to research on my own, I dug deep into the human brain how it's been programmed, I started to understand why we think what we think and how to manage those thoughts and stress and take advantage on them.
That happened early 2020 before COVID, and today, August 2020, after just a few months not even half year, i am having the time of live, I have allowed myself to learn from that experience with PTSD and also, I have started to help other brothers in blue who are struggling with the same nightmare as I was.
I have become a coach out of my work hours, to Emergency and Law Enforcement Personnel because when I was dwelling on that dark place I couldn't find exactly what I needed so I became my counselor, my therapist my coach and I met other coaches around the world, sharing my story, being vulnerable and trying to break the culture of silence that exits among Law Enforcement Officers.
My first step to get out of that situation was changing the way I was communicating to myself , understanding that we don't own what we think, we don't own what we feel, we are not feelings, emotions or thoughts, they come and go, we are above and beyond any emotions, feelings or thoughts. We tend to get attached to labels such as depression, stress, anxiety, etc those labels disempower people and is very easy to fall into those traps and make them mean everything, but that's the way we've been programmed to live in, I am seeing it every day with the Officers I am currently helping. We might be different in many aspects of life but at core.... We all the same, we all have the same basic needs, we all want to be good enough so we can be loved.
I trust this little story of my life can inspire you or at least can make you see that we can overcome everything in life, sometimes we need someone to guide us, someone who's been there before.
Regards
Bruce Sanchez
Thank you for watching, Bruce, and for sharing your story. Be well and all the best to you.
Keep it up. Don't stop for the world!
My dad was in the department for almost 18 years and he suffered from PTSD, he used to tell me stories about gang wars, fights, all that stuff. After his retirement he went on a lot of trips, form that point his PTSD is gone.
I can totally relate to you with the PTSD aspect. I have horrible PTSD. not for the same reasons but as a survivor of rape, domestic violence, among other things. It does get better, stay strong to anyone who has ever been through stuff leaving you mentally destroyed.
Thank you for watching and leaving your comment. We hope that you are able to continue strong on your mental health journey. Be well.
Thank you for sharing this. I am a therapist interested in working with police. This was helpful.
We love to hear that, Kristine, thank you for the warm feedback.
We are here and ready for you. Thank you for your interest. God speed.
Im a correctional officer in Washington state my father did it before me when I started I was honored to feel like I was doing some good during this Christmas in 2023 I was at my grandparents house everyone was happy except me everyone was talking about everyone else profession and how proud there were of them except me
I felt alone isolated and afraid
I started sweating and got the feeling like I need to get away I made my goodbyes and luckily got to my truck before I peeled out of the drive way drove 2 blocks parked and completely broke down and had a panic attack
I called my uncle who is in the 82nd airborne division who saw combat in Afghanistan he told me he suffers the same and that we would be ok
Point is you don’t have to be a veteran to have ptsd but if you know one or are suffering from ptsd reach out to them help each other and never fight alone
I really appreciate you being so vulnerable and sharing this comment with our community. C/Os have an incredibly hard job and they are underappreciated and not understood in civilian society, and they have an extraordinarily high rate of suicide, just like the prisoners for whom they are responsible for watching over. Your feelings are valid and real and I hope you never feel ashamed about reaching out for help when it's needed. I'm the Executive Director of the organization that made these first responder films, and my biggest regret is that we didn't feature a C/O among our film participants. I appreciate you. --Gabriel
Don't feel shameful, you do so much for our country and you have to witness so much. Some officers may talk about how great action is on the job, but you at least have learned to understand another person's story because you have walked in the same blood as they half. That makes you a lot more precious than many officers out there. Thank you for what you do for our country.
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Thank You , for posting this Great American . Men & Woman NEED OUR SUPPORT. 24 x 7. I wish He could speak in front of Congress. With all This Great America Watching , how can we not protect them that give there Lives Daily . We must awaken . Even if to say thank you ,when you meet each other out in Public they could use a good JOKE. ALSO WITH SOME COFFEE & . What a Great Man,,
I don't suffer PTSD in the classical sense but having worked unconventional and stressful shift work jobs since leaving school (army with a tour overseas, undertaker and public transport) as i now approache my forties i find that a lot of small chickens are coming home to roost.
Mental health took a savage nose dive a couple of years ago but i got professional help and that paid off dividends.
If your software is broken get help.
Thank you for sharing with us. Yes smaller events can be cumulative and have a negative on mental health. Glad to hear that you found someone who could help. Be well 💙
Thank you for having the intestinal fortitude to share your story.
Glad Rob's story resonated with you.
Thank you for sharing your story. I know this will help many officers to reach out and talk about their pain, knowing they're not suffering alone. Bless you Sir.
(This video was shared to my Facebook Page 'Music Towards Police And Military PTSD').
Everything will okay if YOU Police stop kill innocent blacks and is not okay for vets to come back and become police they all suffer with PSTD. The street is not a war zone
Thanks Teressa for sharing Rob's story with your community, so glad it spoke to you. There are 8 videos in this first responder mental health series, have you gotten to see them all? ruclips.net/video/vcmt1YSiwKE/видео.html
@@thehunter6567 people need to understand that not all police are just going out and killing black people.
There are a small percentage of corrupt cops, but the greater majority always act lawfully and follow protocol.
Watch Donut operators video right here :
ruclips.net/video/pPRUBEfIStU/видео.html
And all of his other videos that prove that more than 90% of officers are good officers
He is unbiased, and calls everyone out on their bullshit. Including bad cops
Have a good day.
As a country, we really need to start reforming police work. PTSD is a real thing for many police officers. Stop pointing fingers, and look at how we can make the lives of police officers better so that we as a society may function better. Enough of this BLM vs. Blue Lives bullshit. Let's fix the root cause of this issue, together.
there is a lot of work to be done across many communities. We hope that change is on its way.
Respect to you all from over the pond. Police Sergeant. LONDON, England.
Chris Spartan PT don’t kill innocent people then you will be okay
Thanks so much for taking a moment to comment, Chris. We'd love to share all 8 of these first responder mental health short films with your community in London: ruclips.net/video/vcmt1YSiwKE/видео.html
Chris Spartan PT Fukien chap where’s ur gun eh?
I’ve been a cop for 6 years. I started the job with a family. Now I’m alone.
Thank you for taking this tough job on and being of service. We hope that you are able to lean on someone or find support so that you take care of yourself now and for your future.
Don’t be a cop then
your wife left you ????
What happen
Former police informant , I understand and I feel you I have ptsd and talking about it constantly , till this day I do still take meds and I still have nightmares and panick attacks , thank you for your service
Thank you for taking the time to watch the film. And thank you for your service also. We hope that the support you have will only get better. Take good care.
Back up the truck!!! Get some Natures Nutrients CBD and ditch them fuckin' psych drugs!!! I speak from experience because I have 2 adult children with mental challenges that CBD has done wonders for!!!!!!! Google them or 410-820-7700!! PEACE!!!
Thankyou for giving me hope that things can get better.
So, so glad to hear Rob's story gave you some hope. That's the whole reason we share these videos. Thank you, thank you.
Your story makes you and me stronger. I agree EMDR and therapy works. Thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you for watching.
I understand you Brother !! We can heal…
Thank you for the support 💙
Toughest job in the world. Fractured by T. Samuel Knight on Amazon. The nightmare is real. God bless us.
Glad Rob's story spoke to you, Marshall.
Jesus Christ is the toughest
Thank you for doing your job and I wish I will continue teaching others on PSTD
Thank you and please do. It is such important work. All the best to you.
Thanks brother.
Thanks for the support, Mika.
thank you
Really glad Rob's story spoke to you, Maurice.
Thank you
Be well.
Bless
Indeed.
Love you sister's and brothers ❤💙
Thank you for the support, Eddy.
Thank you.
Thank you for taking a moment to comment and appreciate Rob sharing his story, Kachmi.
PTSD .... Flash become again, 1day it's all ok, another ... Trust un good AND family, my support
Glad to know that you have family support.
I'm an detective here in Brazil. Few years ago I was in a crime scene and the chief that was there with us demands us to start to check motorbikes plates and the drivers ID since the crime that was a attempt of car theft has just happened.
One of the criminals was shot iin the belly and passed away minutes before.
When we started to stop motorbikes one car came from a very dark and small street and almost run over another police. Many shoots were fired I didn't see any threat at the moment so i was one of the 3 police that didn't shoot the car.
To resume the story the boy driving didn't have anything in his criminal records.
I almost was arrested this day, my daughter was 1 year old, I saw the boy's father and simpatize with him.
I was left out of the criminal process. Only are in the administrative process. Since that day never slept well again.
My father in law died by cancer two weeks before all this happened.
Have tried many psychiatrists and therapeutics. The feeling that they all only want our money and don't give a shit of my health makes me feel worse...
Back the blue 🤙
Yes and thank you for watching.
I am conducting my dissertation on stress management in law enforcement, specifically, the lack of prevention programs offered to police..can someone contact me so I can ask some question relating to these videos
Hi, Andrew-- sorry, just seeing this now. You may feel free to contact me, the Editor in Chief of OC87 Recovery Diaries, about this film series at gabe@oc87recoverydiaries.org
I want to talk personally to an officer who mistreated me in Chicago Motel 6 to forgive him. He must've had PTSD and so do I. Punishment begets punishment .
What did you did you discover once your dissertation was completed
I shouldn't have had to grow up fearful of my dad using his service weapon on my mother, brother and I...even himself after us. Hell...one of my last jobs while yes the work is not geared towards what I genuinely enjoy...someone high up in the company...works with some of you. There needs to be a way for us as children to seek help for a officer parent. I shouldn't feel as an adult to go up to the person of the company I worked for to delivery the same message as being typed right here.
Yes, Edd, absolutely. We hope that there is support for you to work through the trauma that you have experienced.
@@OC87RD After reading the mental health that my dad was going through while on the force...empathetic...but please if any of you ever find yourselves mentally in those types of situations...please reach out to someone like my friends wife.
Real Life Hank Schrader, sorry if that sounds disrespectful but to me he personifies the absolute courage of a LEO.
Thank you for watching and leaving your comment of reflection. Hope that you are doing well.
Are there any resources for families/spouses who are trying to help their officers at home, coping with PTSD/Mental health?
www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/supporting-family-and-friends-with-a-mental-health-condition-(carers)/married-to-a-police-officer
www.policeptsd.com/
www.policeone.com/family-home/articles/217676006-5-signs-your-LEO-spouse-has-PTSD/
There are few good mental health resources in America. Punishment has never been a good way to heal anything. Medication not good either except short term. Restorative justice helps everyone . It has gotten so bad it would take a miracle and massive nonviolent tsumami of compassion and courage to turn it around . These videos do that. Keep them coming. And America.. forgive and don't institutionslize and label and punish people fir being broken. We all are.
Cross Creek Hospital in Austin
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Hope no one messes with the GOOD officers heads to much.
Oh of course! Policemen do suffer from Trauma..I never really thought about it before..
Appreciate that we could bring a new and important perspective to you, thanks for watching, Roberta 💙
Can you still a cop if you have depresstion amd anxiety i wanna help peopel n i love athelitic just im not doing now ? I was just wondering cus idk what else i wanna do in my life but maybe this
I do deal with some anxiety and am curious to be a cop. Maybe cbd oil would help
He shouldve went to see a civilian therapist, or maybe use those crisis hotlines using a different name, sometimes collegues are toxic or verbally abusive if your going through a tough time they use words like "complainer" or "complaining", I dont know his collegues, but I feel like many human beings are selfish dont care about anyone besides themselves.
Yes, getting certified therapy on this journey is essential.
We do not get the help we need. We get scrutiny, bullying, isolation, disenfranchisement, cast aside, ignored and seen as a whistle blower, a snitch a soft dangerous liability which has to be dealt with. Send him to the dump site recycle bin and desk job
We are hopeful that proper resources start being offered and first responders everywhere will be able to get the help that they need.
They’re not fine brother, nobody is.
Glad to be in conversation and acknowledgment that people are not fine.
PTSD is maladaptive response to fear. It's nothing to be ashamed of. All normal people experience fear. Psychopathy is the absence of fear only psychopaths don't get scared. Prevalence of Psychopathy is one percent of the general population while the remaining ninety nine percent of people being normal and vulnerable to fear and anxiety
Yes, no shame.
@@OC87RD good luck
Police in Japan dont have the same level of PTSD as they do in the us why? a Country of 125 million people had only 12 gun murders vs 14,000 homicides. So Japan population is about 1/3 that of the us yet, 12 gun muders vs 14,000 homicides?
Anti 2a I’m guessing
They dont need rest they caused my ptsd because of them assulting me with wepions waking me up as a minor out of my bed forcing me our of my home ... they need night terrors an way worse they need put in a cell with the people they torrment