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i've been reading all the comments ,, impossible for me to respond to all but just know i appreciate you all ,, especially the kind words and support ,,, if i only help just 1 person thats struggling from making this video its all worth it ,,, keep on keeping on papi's
JTsuits you help a lot of people in many different aspects on a daily bases. You affect thousands of lives every single day, bro. YOU keep on keeping on. You have an army of supporters, fam. 🇺🇸⚓️
JTsuits i will always support you brother
JTsuits Great advice JT! One of my favorite channels ln RUclips! Always keeps it real!
It takes a special kind of person to make it through hard times like that. Serious respect, man. That kind of thing is never easy.
i've been dealing with depression for a long time
even got to a point where i sat on my bed with my M4 pointing the barrel at my forehead and dreaming about how the gun malfunctions and fires , then i just imagined my family standing over my grave and i managed to pull away from it
some days are rough but there are good days too
you are not weak because you suffer from depression (i know you know) if anything, you are stronger than others
you deal with it and keep going
you are doing good here im glad you found RUclips and im glad it helps you man , it helps us too
just imagine , you already have 50K viewers who are going to hear this and maybe understand they are not alone
that is great
just in case you worry , im good , dealing with it investing my time on my son and wife
took me 10 minutes to decide im going to post this :) but i did
appreciate the fam
JT man i love you
Fa SHO fam! 👍🏼🇺🇸⚓️
Love you JT
JTsuits Sorry bro about what you had to go through. I was just like you. Right now, I'm always self conscious. But, your videos are making me feel better about myself. I plan on joining the Navy in the next 3 years. I am a military child. But, I feel ya. I feel so bad for you and what you had to go through. So glad you made it through.
Lucas Zwernemann same here bro looking forward to joining navy after my father fought in operation iraqi freedom just waitin on my highschool years to be done jt keep up the good work
This is the CALMEST I have seen you so far in your videos. I can see you struggling when you discuss this. Sounds like some PTSD going on as well. Keep all of your experiences in mind. That way you can be an EMPATHETIC person to others. Never forget where you came from and most of all.....DONT EVER JUDGE others....#awesomevideodude
Omg, I just realized we were on the same ship on the same deployment! I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety during that cruise. Medical wasn't much help but turning to God really helped me out. I can't count on my hands how many times I've wanted to give up on my life. I do my best push through it everyday but it still creeps up on me from time to time. I'll actually be leaving the Vinson for good in 3 months. Deciding to seperate was a tough decision and I don't regret joining the Navy but it's what is best for me and my health. I'll soon be going back to school for Nursing. I'm so excited. Thank you for sharing your story!!!!!
Hi Claudia... I realize this is a late response to your comment but I'm so glad you found the answer for you is getting to know the Lord God and He'll carry you (and me) and walk with us all the way through the days of our life. I think Medical (medication) is just the band-aid, so to speak. Most healing comes from a spiritual place for both the emotional things we face, but also for the very real physical ailments and overall damage that's in our lives and wants to break us at our knees. I think getting on our knees and with prayer we get a peace inside that nothing else and nobody else can every come close to filling in us. I hope your nursing school is going well. I'd love to hear how it's going now.
+jimmy neutrons big head u usually get depression or anxiety from the feeling of isolatio
I think the understanding that life isn't easy for anyone or any being on this Earth has helped me understand the nature of this experience. It's beautiful. Much love glad you are here
Thanks for your testimony about how God helped you and thank you for your service.
JT...you been helping your fellow vets in service, now helping them, even when out of service...you help people looking to enlist, or who just have questions about the Navy...come to think of it...you may be saving someone's life, even though you have never met them or ever will ever meet them. So, I guess in essence, you're still serving honorably. Oh, and one more thing too...there is no shame in asking for help...the shame is on those who refuse to help others, or alienate them from getting help. There is a great video, made by veterans who have earned the Congressional Medal of Honor, and in the video they talk about getting help,and reaching out, I will send it to you, so that you can see it...it is very powerful. Take care.
Fam im going through some shit right now too. Thank you for makimg this video
Ej Nappe keep hitting the gym EJ ,, u got a lot of good things ahead of u!
stay strong man
I'm at the hotel as we speak. I ship tomorrow! Wish me luck
Machiavelli good luck man and thank you for your service
Machiavelli Lucky
Machiavelli good luck thanks for your service
Hey man hopefully you know your general orders im leaving in 12 days good luck
Ragnar McClendon doesn't matter lol i been through and they never asked us for em when we got there at first a lot of people barely new them
Thanks for sharing JT. I'm 19, signed my contract in Feb. I ship out in September. I've been really depressed these last couple years. I was hoping joining the Navy would help me get rid of this feeling I can't seem to shake. I've been watching your vids for the last year of my life and they've helped a lot, but this one has done more for me than any other video. To know that you were going through something like I am now, and came out on top makes me feel less alone in this. I can't say it enough, thanks for everything you do man. I hope I'm making the right decision, and hope this feeling I'm experiencing is just a sign to get out of my hometown and hopefully that will cure it. Thanks for everything you do man. Grats on 50k. One love brother
Navy life can compound your depression. Seek professional help BEFORE you decide to leave for the military. The navy can be great at time; can also be terrible at times. Seek help. Don't go there already a broken man. Seek help; get well.
Trevor T I'm about a month away from my ship date, and I know if I go to seek professional help it will disqualify me from joining.
Austin The Navy won't be a cure for your sadness or depression. If anything it could increase it, being away from your family and having to deal with toxic leadership won't help your case. Sorry man
Austin me and you are in the same position bro
mammas boy if you have a snap man add me: xcvxii
I am almost done with my undergrad and am going to get a masters of social work so I can commission as a Navy Clinical Social Worker. I will volunteer to be on a ship so I can watch for the signs of depression and try to help counsel people.
thats very commendable ,, appreciate the support
Yes, and I will also be starting my own youtube channel on it when I get closer. I am a civilian retail pharmacy tech right now, and have been looking at the navy as my chance to see the world and help people.
idk why am I watching these us military videos :Ddd btw greetings from finland
linkinpark312981 shit I got caught
btw, when I was in the US Army, stationed in Korea; I drank with a Finn and he was one of the nicest/generous people I have ever met. Paid for all my drinks that night, haha. He was from Turku.
hope he told u about legendary finnish koskenkorva hah:P
I can't sleep I'm at the MEPS hotel I ship tomorrow
gl Wesley !!! see u back in 8 short weeks !
Wesley Puckett sleeeeeeep once you get there you won't sleep for a while it sucks that first night
Wesley Puckett prepare for the S U C C
Wesley Puckett how was bootcamp? And A school?
GO TO SLEE- o wait. U probably graduated so uh. Congrats 😄
Don't think I've ever commented on a vid but thanks for sharing this with us. ❤️
Nick Guiry Ayy North LV FTW
You have an amazing man with you. Hope to see you guys last forever
Your Hot
Mrs Suits your husband is what I aspire to be. Very strong man. I hope to meet you guys one day after I get out the navy
JTsuits love you JT! Best damn Sailor I admire!
This hurts to hear. I'm 53 and I served in the Navy on 2 carriers in North Island and in Atsugi Japan 🇯🇵, I worked and hit it hard, I had an injury and I spent some time in sick bay. I powered through it and came home safe and sound but this vid hit home. I have been an emergency worker for 30 years since and I'm still Navy strong, hey.... JT .. my shipmate ⚓️, we serve and we survive. It was painful to watch but this vid was the right message for service people to hear..... please get help.
So when I was in boot camp and I quote PO1 blahblah was like "I don't give a f if you all think you know everything because you've watched a couple of JTsuits videos". Random but wanted to share... thought it was funny since I did watch your stuff before shipping out
lol thats fucking gold
Bro! go to a Non-Denominational Christian Church. Not Mormon Not Jehovah witnesses not Catholicism. and that will get you off your meds doctors will tell you the same or will agree. To a good Bible reading Church, that teaches the simple truth that's all.
Jtsuits my brother.
JT you're a fine young fellow leading others in a great direction providing the knowledge they need to succeed ! Fam is always here for you as you are for us. Congrats on 50k that's fucking huge
We love you JT, no matter how bad you feel we will be here for you, you can count on the fam. Stay strong brother, I'm sure this video will help people similar with this. PAPA
Always remember we're here for you JT
Thanks for sharing brother. You are a bloody legend and I am so glad I have been lucky enough to meet such a genuine person. Super inspiring dude fuck yeah brother!!
we gotta surf again soon ! maybe first week of August shoot me a text if your free !
for sure brother!
“bloody legend”? lazarbeam?
you should go back to the navy as officer.
He's in the reserves at the moment I believe.
The south side slugger that's why he said "go back" after he gets his degree
Adam R He's still in the inactive reserves and has a month left till he's officially out. he just said so in the last 4 videos. And yes at the same time he's close to his BA.
The south side slugger most of the time doesn't work like that. They will take him back but it's almost a 100% chance that he will go as enlisted because they just don't care. Plus when you go from enlisted to officer if you do it then it's looked down upon in the military. Less likely for increase rank
Az B I'm not sure how it is in the navy but in the marines,army, and Air Force, it's not a difficult process, or looked down upon. The worst thing that could happen is they could make him wait a really long time because of how much paper work and processing he would have to do to go from inactive reserves to active officer. It could take up to a whole year or a little more before they finally give him the go ahead. But aside from that, like I said, it's not that complicated. Especially if he already has a degree and wants to use it for his MOS. It'll be much easier for him to do this in the navy than the army. It's like fighting a battle just to go from reserved to active duty, probably even worse for someone to go from reserve to active officer.
My girlfriend said I talk about you like you're my buddy ha "JT said..." lmao I just enlisted going for Aircrew. Question: there are "sub jobs" in that position such as "awr" and rescue swimmer". Do you get to pick which "sub job" you want or do they just assign you something in the Aircrew field wherever they need you?
Mark Perry don't go subs
Mark Perry Rescue swimmer is a rate that requires a contract just like seal, eod, & etc. You would have to receive a contract for it to be an option.
Hey just to clarify, I don't mean submarine jobs. I mean like sub categories. So if I go AW, I can be either assigned a position such as AWR or AWO and I'm curious if those types of "sub ranks" are assigned in A school based on my scores or can I pick what specific job I want as an AW since there are multiple AW positions. Hopefully, that makes sense.
I want to be "dry helo" on a chopper. Can I pick that? Or do they assign me a specific job of their choosing within the AW rate?
Mark Perry Pretty sure it has to do with the navys needs and your scores. To be honest I have no clue.
jt you have a really great channel, hope you get to 500 k considering how enjoyable your channel is
JTsuits, I'm a recent subscriber but I just wanted to tell you that this video really resonated with me. Not ashamed to admit I have tears in my eyes right now. A heads up to anyone who starts reading this that it will be a very long comment.
As best as I can explain it, I've been depressed two times in my life. The first time was when I was 13 and had moved abroad with my family from the U.S. to the Philippines. This was way before RUclips, Facebook or any kind of social media so I was completely cut off from my relatives and all my friends. I couldn't even really call and talk to them since the 12 hour time difference meant they were asleep when I was awake and I was asleep when they were awake. I went into a really dark place and thought about suicide daily.
The second time was almost six years ago when I suffered congestive heart failure. For almost 9 months I was basically bedridden and on house arrest. I couldn't walk 5 feet without gasping for breath and feeling like I ran a marathon, couldn't work and was eventually let go by "administrative separation" and I couldn't hang out with any of my friends, though thanks to Facebook I was able to chat with them regularly. Didn't have any suicidal thoughts during that time but became desensitized (I think that's the word you were looking for), had a routine of going to the bathroom in the morning, eating, then lying in bed reading or watching TV for most of the day, which doesn't sound so bad except I was feeling trapped by my condition and couldn't do anything but those two things for almost a year.
During both bouts of depression, the thing that got me through it was writing. The first time, it was really venting my thoughts and writing about random things; what I wanted to do, friends I missed, etc. The second time I started writing a story about a young man who had gone through a lot of bad shit in his life before basically going or broke and risking everything to go after his dream. I was basically living through this character and in writing down the story I realized that despite the rough hand I'd been dealt, there was so much stuff worth living for. An almost limitless amount of things to do, people to meet and memories to make. This epiphany is what, for the most part, helped me overcome depression for good.
Fast forward to the present and I have two great jobs, family and friends who have been by my side through thick & thin, and I'm almost finished on the first draft of my first novel.
This video and your story reminded me about my own depression and inspired me to share it for the first time. I just wanted to say thank you for that. o7
And to anyone reading this who might be depressed or going through a rough time: IT GETS BETTER. It sounds cliche, but it's the truth. There's so many things in the world worth living for, so many people who can change your life and so many ways for you to leave your mark on the world. Don't give up, don't be afraid to ask for help. You're not alone.
thank u for sharing your story ,,, its important to show that things can get better and you can be successful even with these struggles
This type medical problem is not anything to be ashamed of. It can happen to anyone especially if you are in large groups of people. In fact nearly every one carries this in their body. But, how the military treated you was JUST WRONG! No wonder you became depressed and developed psychological problems. But, that also is nothing to be ashamed of. You've gotten help and you are apparently surrounded by those who care for you and about you. Your a good man! Thanks for sharing. 👍🇺🇸❤
coungadutions on 50k I'm glad to be a part of it
im signing for the navy on tuesday can't wait to be apart of the fam 🤑
same dood
Don't go undes
Double socks in bootcamp future saior
Welcome to dep
just graduated, bootcamp is cheeks
Bro I love your videos I literally watch you everyday i plan on going to the Navy I lost 180 pounds to join
Dude how'd you do it. I'm trying to loose weight to enlist
Really im 200 pounds past the test no problem im not fit but just enough to get the job done
I appreciate u opening up and telling us your fans.
Fuck man, I would never have guessed you would ever be like that. Glad you're better bro. You should get into streaming.
I find a lot of peace from cutting grass. I am very mechanically inclined, but I also struggle with really bad depression. My mood swings were bad, I listened to dark music and I mean dark and I struggles big time. Then I told my mom. She got me a lot of help, as she lost her brother to suicide many years ago. I'm glad someone made a video like this and I really hope you carry on. I'm now on medication and talk to someone, and am generally a happier person. We love you man. Stay strong.
Could you do a video on families can support someone in basic, then A school, etc. thanks. - Lisa
You know us fans appreciate this video very much. Means a lot you'll post something like this and talk to us on such a personal level. Glad to see everything is bueno.
JT!!!lets play xbox papi! Lets run sh*t on call of duty
I hope you’re doing well Brother
Hey JT! Just so you know I've had infantiago (not sure if I've spelled it right) once before. I had it in high school and it got pretty bad and I wasn't allowed to put makeup on it and had to take school pictures :/ I totally get it man it sucks. It covered almost my whole face as well and I have to remember my freshman picture that way :/... no bueno my friend. I'm glad you've gotten help! I've personally never been deployed I will be enlisting next year but i thank you for your service. I know it's hard and I'm glad you found someone to help you! I suffered from PTSD but from a different experience! I got through it with the help of the Lord :) thanks man for sharing!
Alex Lee Moore impetigo sucks lol. I caught it from my dirty ass dog pissing on my couch while I was at work.
i literally got it from a girl hitting my face with her nail in a basketball game!!!! how lame
What in the hell was the problem with poor care in the situation you were in. I am angry with what YOU are sharing. I am a professional nurse and work with corrections and they get better care. Contact me. I am very concerned. I am serious I am pissed.
Thanks for sharing man. I've gone through some dark times as well, but it's always worth telling your own story if it can help somebody else down the line. Love your vids, tell Papa I said hey.
Hey man, love the channel. I'm a doctoral student in psychology, on track to join the Navy once I finish school. Good on ya for talking about these things.
Thank you for sharing your military experience bc it helps me understand what my Best friend going through on his deployment in Iraq. Not the same branch but I am sure it still hard. God bless you and thank goodness you recovered from it.
Thats a crazy coincidence, I just got back from the pool here in NAF Atsugi and this video was up. Currently on detachment out here once again. Good video and information.
Eric Garcia I miss that pool sometimes haha ,, the Japanese staff always kept it so nice ,, and the galley across the street was always on point. I would always run back to the barracks through the baseball fields at night after swimming ,, was always kinda spooky With all the trees lol
Still have to find that haunted tree that you mentioned a few years ago, I might give it a try. My stay at the NGIS is getting a little stale lol.
Eric Garcia haha it's by the end of the flight line ,, past the corrosion hangar I believe ,, fenced off ,, single tree ,, can't miss it
Jt for 50k can you bring on a navy pilot? Congrats man.
thank you so much for sharing this story. I deal with depression on a day to day basis and after most of my life of having no passion at all, I had my daughter which helped for awhile, but then I hit my lowest low, and I'm finally climbing out of it since I made the decision to join the Navy. I finally feel alive again. Medications didn't help me, therapy didn't help me, when I was on meds I was either so sick I couldn't hold down any food or so much worse that I checked myself into the er. But now that I've made this decision I feel as close to normal as I think possible. For you it was swimming that was your catharsis, for me it's this decision. Being totally honest, I'm terrified of what will happen if the Navy turns me down. That thought is enough to squeeze my chest and close my throat up in sheer terror... I need it for my future, for my daughter's future...deciding to join has given me more energy than I've ever had in my life. Sorry if I'm repetitive that happens when I start getting anxious. I'm just keeping my eye on the prize...and that prize is finally having my daughter be proud of me and knowing exactly what it is I'm doing to make our lives better so she doesn't start to think she'll spend forever living with my mom and dad.
Did you get in?
JT, thank you so much for this video. Surfing and swimming or even simply sitting on the beach is very therapeutic for me. Do you surf often? Where is your favorite place to surf? Peace in your hood my bro.
I've had mrsa and impetigo both due to wrestling in highschool. even though I wasn't isolated because of it, I wanted to be because of the discomfort of how I looked and just the uncomfortable feeling of people asking me what was wrong with my face. Just like you I've struggled with the depression of it and I know me saying this doesn't help at all, but you aren't alone. Im in the process of joining the military and I respect you beyond belief. I just want you to know that nothing is too hard to get through. I appreciate you sharing your story because I've never been able to. Thank you so much for serving our country and making these videos to help everyone who follows you. We all love you JT.
Hey JT, try meditation brotha. It clears those inner demons like a laxative ;)
Justin...I have been watching and enjoying your videos for several months now. I'm glad you made this one...very honest, open and relatable. I'm glad that you found meds that work for you! Keep swimming!....and enjoy your new house...with Pappi!
I appreciate you opening up with this. I completely understand your situation. Keep up the awesome mission you have!
love ya JT, I had some shit to deal with when I was in the army, i understand the depression/anxiety. the only time i had an anxiety attack, was before some bullshit Class-A uniform inspection. it was more than that, but that is one example. I pulled thru.
I got impetigo around my mouth. It was painful to even talk. It itches like crazy! I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
After watching this video I became a subscriber. I am old now (73). I was active Nave from 1965-1968 as a communication technician. A rating which no longer exists. I also dealt with depression in the Navy. This was back in the day when it just wasn't talked about and I couldn't go for help without losing my security clearance. It kept me from progressing in the Navy. I'm glad you're getting the help you need and deserve. Never give up. Good luck shipmate.
I have the highest respect for you, and I feel privileged to have heard your story and for you to be open and real with us. I know this comes from a really deep and real place in you, and I appreciate you telling us. Thanks fam, stay on the grind as usual
Hello JT,
Keep moving. And thanks for sharing your story. Peace brother. OEF
powerful story. in humility one truly knows one's self.......if you need help dont ever hesitate to see the Chaplain...believe me, they help BIG TIME....I can tell you stories from the Navy where these men have pulled sailors and marines from the depths of hell....---be well.
You do fine bro, make sure you try getting back to the flight deck... I'm really eager to see you in the US NAVY uniform and back in the flight deck
Sorry to hear about it all, glad you are getting better though. We are always here for you (USN Vet). Where in PACCOM were you? I was at Camp Shields, OKI.
Wow what a process! I'm glad your better and are better in spirit. It's difficult to have a sickness that's that 👎 bad. We love you keep 👄 talking you make me feel better about the process my sin is going to go into. I myself have M.S. and a full platter of difficult body issues. I will keep you in my prayers.
JT, just heard a very personal open hearted story about what was a crappy time (actually, it was a very traumatizing period of time for you (completely understandable) to be perfect honest, right?) And in your last year or so of the Navy. No wonder you got out of the Navy. Maybe that was your plan all along, or maybe you'd thought about staying in. From what you've shared, you sound like a super star sailor or at least one of the best of the best at your job/rate with a considerable amount of sea time in your first tour. Over my Navy career I went through a couple traumatizing events as well, PTSD-worthy ones, too. And as you alluded to, I, too, can point to some dumb things I did do, or things I should've done, as well as think of several people in my life at the time and in my chain of command that maybe possibly failed me, and didn't do what they should've done. But what these life crises do is make us both stronger emotionally as well as make us more sensitive. Hopefully, we can have a greater empathy for other people and shipmates, and also it toughens us up as life is really hard but yet there's a beauty in getting beyond, rising above the pain. Honestly, it sounds like you had a PSTD situation. Everything is under a microscope and hyper-sensitized when you're at sea and in the exhausting and depleting high intensity tempo of your work in the Navy. Thank God you found your solace in swimming. And you were also smart enough and brave enough to admit and seek out resources and people to help. They are there for everyone. It just takes persistence. You have a ton of talent - it's obvious - and hopefully you've got your confidence and mojo back. We are all on a journey. I apologize if this is too long lol But I have such respect for your journey, and your well-articulated, heartfelt story, and I know I and many other people can relate to it and be inspired by it. Carry on smartly, my Friend my Brother :) TY.
I was out serving my last deployment while you were serving your first in 2012. Sorry you had such a rough time, thank you for sharing your experiences. I don't like talking about my time in the Navy so I know how hard it was to make this video. God Bless.
dont worry about what anyone thinks man, or what they say.. as long as you are happy with yourself and what you do, that is all that matters... i am a veteran myself.. sometimes im very depressed sometimes i deal with it fine,, but each day is anew,, and is full of oppurtunity.. dont ever forget that,, and if you are ever down hit me up brother.. no need for a fellow vet to be upset and have no one to talk to who understands!!! PLEASE... PLEASE........PLEASE... Always reach put brother.. lots more people care than you could ever imagine,, i only say that because i found out first hand man,, i was down and out of luck in life... so honest brother.. we may be diferent branches, but please, you ever need anything im always here man.. message me i'f you would like my phone number... would love to just chat with ya
I have depression and anxiety, your videos help with that whenever I feel sad. You're a huge inspiration to me and I thank you for being awesome and an amazing person.
Jeez man I really feel for you. Growing up my father never really stepped up he was still a figure just never stepped up. Went through shit with him, shit with the courts involving sexual assault cases against my fathers fiances son. 5 years on now im starting grade 10. Never really identified myself as depressed just everything fucks with me at times. You've nailed everything mate just keep on moving forward.
The Navy is what you make out of it. I worked with some great people and some real evil men that will stab you in the back so they can steal your promotion.. I was a PH stricker. I work up from E1 to E6. I got screw out of E7. They want my job. I hope what goes around comes around.. I did tell them off when I retired. I was a PH Sticker I was not a A school grad. I was a triple B school grad and proud of it. 8133. 8345 And color B school grad. And they hated me for it. Because I was not A school grad. If you work hard and study. You will make. Do not give up. There is always away to reach your dreams. They kept telling me that you can not do it. I did it. Ha Ha Ha
jt, this is fucking insane, and it just goes to show how much of a true fuckin badass you are, you get through this shit, and you just keep pushing and you don't just lay down and give up, you keep fucking pumping out videos and keep pushing everyday and I admire that type of mindset.
You were literally singlehandedly the only person i've ever watched to get info on the Navy, and who truly inspired me to look into it. I know i've always wanted to get in the military, just never known what branch, and now to people like you and Kyle Gott, I have been looking into both the Navy and Airforce.
You have been a MASSIVE influence on my life, and honestly the crazy shit you do in your videos and the information you put out there for the Navy, and how much you have helped me out personally means so much to me.
Thank you so much for everything to do, and thank you for helping me, it means a fuck ton to me, and regardless of what branch I join, the Navy or Air force, I will always think back to the times that I used to watch these videos and how much you really fuckin helped me out
JT, as a vet, I can say this from one brother to another, if you haven't already, file for a service connected disability. With the symptoms that you shared in this video, you qualify. Trust me, I speak from experience on this one. You are not alone in your struggles.
I'm at subschool right now and honestly I'm scared but I know if I go surface I'll probably end up going undes. Should I stick it out orrrr?
I took up running when stationed at Sigonella, did the Athens marathon. Didn't have to do basic training when I then went into the Air Force. The Air Force limited my motorcycle riding to on base only in Iceland and I went back into the Navy again. Hopefully you're doing well. It was quite a hard experience that experience that you had.
The stigma, not just in the military, but around the world is all the same. especially towards men. I think men (no offense guys) see talking about their feelings and admitting that they aren't feeling like themselves as a sign of weakness. I think that men would rather keep up the "macho man" act and pretend nothing is wrong, but when things start to get really bad they have no one to turn to. I know a few females like this as well though. They were truly hurting on the inside and one day, they just snapped. It was like a switch being flipped inside of their head.
If anyone, and i mean anyone, ever feels down and low, I ask that you reach out to someone. Trust me, your friends and family will NOT think of you any differently. Do not be afraid to talk to someone. anyone. if you don't feel like you can talk to your family or friends, then reach out to someone else. Call the suicide hotline and talk to them, they are there for a reason. The national suicide hotline is (1-800-273-8255)
JT: i am so sorry you felt that way, but am glad to hear that you sought out help. Depression is a dark place that not everyone comes out of alive. It's terrible to watch my friends go through it, but they all know they have someone to talk to if they need it. Thank you for your service and stay strong.
You should do a video about SEPs at RTC. Recently went through, and now waiting to go back. Seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about it.
That was brave of you to be a little vulnerable to us the public (the papis). I'm a very optimistic person, but what you said spoke to me a little bit and to be honest I actually felt the pain you experienced while you were talking about it. I'm glad you took a step back from your usual hyper persona and became completely real with us. I bet it's weird talking to a camera and having no immediate response and just silence, but what you're doing is a good thing. I'm glad you found your outlet(s) and I'll be praying for you that you may be blessed with all of that which you need. God bless brother!
That's terrible very sorry to hear that struggle..depression can be a confusing and frustrating entity but the good thing is we are humans we adapt naturally to any situation
Keeping your mind off it is best preferably without any harm and substances... please just remember "just keep swimming" hope you get the reference..
Also talking about it will never make you weak it takes a incredibly strong person to discuss the most disturbing troubles in ones life.
Peace and love to all:)
Keep doing what you're doing JT! Thank you for sharing your personal struggles man. You're a real one!!
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Your eyes are very dramatic... but it’s one of your awesome physical features.
Really sorry you went through this, and I hope you’re able to get through this.
I feel like the VA is def one place most vets seem to forget on trying or like you said about ignoring it cause it's stigmas. I feel like many people when they get out also Don't know how to utilize the VA. When I got out It was a pain in the ass trying to figure out how to even apply for medical benefits. Luckily I got 20 percent out of my vet benefits so that is always a plus. That's almost 300 a month extra. The military uses and abuses humans, gotta take advantage of what has been put together for us.
Keep it up man. You're a true inspiration and I'm sure you talked to a lot of troubled people through this video. Love the videos fam 💯
And fuck that guy who called bullshit, he's just an internet troll but I'm sure you're used to them by now lol
Know this was a year ago but hope you’re thriving right now
I live in an oldfolks I live with this old navy guy he was in ww2 he needs to meet you need to meet him great guy Iam 47 he's 94-95 come here please bring some buddies if you can I live in the state of Indiana greenwood we live at greenwood health and ------ community Iam so sorry for what to you I've learned 2 things from nirvana don't commit suicide or don't do drugs I feel sorry for you you will be okay
Sup ShipMate , Brother As a Former Navy myself these kind of stories are tough in nature the great thing is you have the stones to have talked about it to not only help you cope but also maybe help others and engage your following. If you cld respond great i know its overwhelming but wld like to pick your brain about some things not personal but I feel we both went thru some similar surfs.
I got emphatigo in 29 palms during an ITX. I had my face taped up and was told to continue training.. fucking sucked.
I'm real sorry you had to go through that. I was a corpsman on a carrier and I don/t understand why they didn't isolate you in sickbay, they could have. We had sailors who suffered infectious illness in our sickbay, isolated, and we made sure they had all meals and would sit down when not busy and interacted through conversation. I think your Dr. failed you,
I grew up with mild/severe acne and all of the scabs you talked about growing up through high school so I definitely know what you felt like. I isolated my self just like you did. Anyways, this video helped me a lot, here you go bud. ruclips.net/video/WDEBz25lGdY/видео.html
You poor love , I’ve not seen this video before. This Mercer thing must be desperate and you’re impetigo too - Gee , you did really well to get by . People teasing you must be complete mindless fools , power to you for getting though all this alone . You must be a very strong person.
I knew this was gonna be about depression and or suicide. A lot of people get homesick or just don't like the lifestyle, have a hard time dealing with it. Get help. Guys who are in or about to join, you do have so many resources.
I am 29 I want to Chang careers to paramedic. I don't know if I should go to college and apply for student aid or join the military.
Do u know how to play an instrument at all? Learning to play songs on the guitar by myself really helps for me, and other friends of mine. I mean definitely see a psychiatrist or something equivalent, but as a sort of distraction thing, learning the guitar (or whatever instrument u want) and learning songs on it helps a lot too. It's basically a learning then accomplishment sort of thing, and learning by ear and by yourself really makes the payoff a lot better.
I know this is old but I was put on zoloft, trazadone, and hydroxyzine for depression and other mental problems. To an extent the medicine helps but you feel weird as hell when being put off it for the first week or so. Hope you're doing better today
JT you're my boy I got your back jack. If you need a fam I'm right here if you want to just kick it I live in Oceanside you feel me?
I don't even want to join the navy, I want to join the army. I just like JT's voice and personality 😂
Try to file for service connection as well. U deserve it. Don't give up. I'm 90% s/c navy vet.
Notification squad!!
MISA is not only on ships, this bacterial infection that spreads from person to person. Usually found in hospitals and nursing homes
Thank you for sharing your story JT, there's no way that this video was easy to make. You did amazingly as you presented this huge issue.
When you were out in Atsugi were you attached to the GW? If so what squadron were you apart of? I was stationed on her in 2014 and ended up doing the hull swap in SD and went to the Reagan
In all things you have to be confiden I your own self even if you feel depressed. Taking your own thoughts and feelings internal is one way to sta positive just to concentrate on one thing like you and summing.
Nothing like getting seps in p-days. Then having to explain why your home to everyone that ask. Talk about a let down.
Life at sea can be mentally taxing at the best of times, add all the other bullshit life throws at ya on top of it and it can be real fucking hard. The military will teach you to suck it up but sometimes you gotta empty the mental vacuum cleaner. Fortunately in the navy you are surrounded by people who are experiencing or have experienced much of the same crap your dealing with. The guys you go to sea with will become like family to you dont be afraid to help them out, or let them help you out.
that mersa ain't no joke, my upper thigh got infected when I got in country .my thigh got almost to the size of a watermelon. I spent 2 wks in medical on the fob .
JT it's nice seeing the truth about things that could happen. Not every RUclipsr can be as honest as you. I can honestly say you are a good reason why I am enlisting because you showed me the things that could happen not only that but the joys.
I was at meps yesterday and they offered me the pact aircraft training program, and most the cb jobs. The chief then said I have 15 minutes to decide when I asked how much time I had. And said if I leave that chair, I'll be banned from the navy in his district. Not the best way to motivate me. Kind of regret it but at the time did not feel comfortable with the pen and paper. Just wanted to get more time to think it over. They told me just to do it and the dep is not a binding contract. I decided not to swear in that day anyways and they were all pissed off.
Thanks for sharing jt I get it was hard for you but I think this will help a lot of people an I hope it will help my girlfriend. Really thank you.