I Have a Confession... Trucking is DESTROYING ME
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Trucking is destroying me, this is the most candid and vulnerable talk I’ve ever shared on this channel. Enjoy and Stay Driven!
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You’re definitely not alone man, 10-11 hours a day of nothing but a windshield and the same roads in front of you, you have a week’s worth of thoughts a day. And the podcasts, audiobooks, and music don’t fill all that time sometimes.
Sure doesn't. Sometimes the silence is better but if you have too much silence after a while it works against you.
Take vacation
NO JOB CAN SOLVE THAT PROBLEM.....YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOUR OWN THOUGHTS. I NEVER GET BORED IN TRUCKING....RUclips is FULL of content ....YOUR JUST A BORING PERSON
Eh boy. I was just thinking about getting into trucking at 40. Sounds like I need to do more research.
@@lost4199 you don’t have to do over the road to make a good living. Plenty of local jobs that get you home every night.
I am a rookie here and I was really into a bad depression with constant suicidal thoughts 💭every day , and one day I went to a bridge to jump off because at that time life had no meaning, and I didn’t have much to leave for, My family was all back in Uganda, my wife was bipolar and we kept fighting everyday so the American dream instead became a curse for me.
I couldn’t jump off the bridge for some reason and I remember going inside the house and praying to God, I testify to you all that Jesus healed me from that depression and he gave me new purpose in life that keeps me going everyday. I promise he can do the same for you. “PRAYER WORKS “ JESUS IS REAL and he is willing to help whoever reaches out.
Love you all God bless you Truckers
NOT clickbait at all, depression in trucking is probably a more common issue than we think and I'm glad you put a helpful spin on it.
Thank you, at least most didn’t miss the point
Having a family and running your daily grind is a very difficult task.
Probably more common than some care to admit, just that some don't care to talk about it. 2020 sucked, one of the worst years I'd experienced in long time. Government(s) bungling & fear mongering didn't help matters much.
I've been otr 3 yrs and I like most but not all of it. Leaving my kids 10 & 14 is HARD. Team drivering is hard. I am pretty healthy mentally but it can be difficult at times not obsessing w soon much time in my head. Met many sad, broken folks out here. Blessings to all my road brothers & sisters.
@@lynnflury3995 Been there, done that too. 20 years off & on OTR. You'll always have your "rebs," "outlaws," & shady characters out there, but most drivers are good honest guys trying to do a tough, demanding job & they do it well! Underneath that hard, tough exterior, they're really "softies" with a heart of gold!
Number one reason why I came back local, depression. I rather work a little more physical and have some quality time with the family
I met you a while back loading poles down in Louisiana. We had a short conversation but you really came as a genuinely good, humble guy. My two cents, when I have feeling like this, I take time away from the truck and focus on me whether it’s a week or a month. Take a break. I enjoy taking my family on small mini vacations, seeing their smiles reminds me of why I work so hard. I also decrease my trucking radius to minimize the amount of nights I’m on the road. I may not make as much money but my overhead is extremely low. I run my truck but it’s does not run me. Best wishes.
Just got my Class A CDL last month so I appreciate your advice on this matter.
THAT'S what I'm talkin about right there! No sky daddy mentioned. Just pure, old fashioned human/family exchange. THAT'S what people need. People! People that can let you express yourself in any capacity you need. Real, bonafide, clinical depression needs a bit more, but it's out there! You just gotta go get it! Really! I've done it! And, no bible necessary...
This is what’s it’s about. Make the truck work for you. Put someone else in the seat for a while and take a break or buy more trucks and let the younger guys run hard for you. I think you gotta stop looking at it as a “truck driver”.
Struggle everyday with depression while out on the road. You are not alone my friend. Prayers for you.
Good call talking about it and you can always talk to me Dad. Love ya
Thank Dad, love you
Awwww! Sweet! = }
Awwww! Sweet! = }
Depression is no joke. Our mind is always trying to play tricks on us. In spite of a bad day there’s always something positive that you can get out of it. Thank you for your transparency
Hey, brother. Mental health is stigmatized, especially for men. It's a fight everyday, I feel you there. Good on you for talking about your struggles. You're not alone. One thing that's helped me through some dark times, believe it or not, is helping others, even in a small way. It takes the focus off my own problems and lifts my spirits because I helped another person. I know you're busy. Prayed for you today for peace and comfort. God bless you and your family and we'll be here for you through this time.
Thank you very much
Randy, that was awesome!
@@MisterSeriouz thanks man. I appreciate that 😁
I’m always afraid to talk about this stuff because of the toxic super truckers who will destroy your sense of self and make you feel like you’re not really a truck driver if you don’t want to be married to the truck
I understand completely. The toxicity of RUclips was difficult for me to adjust to but it doesn’t bother me anymore. I just say my peace lol
@@DrivenTrucking Thanks for your truth I'm a new driver from Baltimore you speak nothing but facts may God bless over you and your family stay strong for your kids they need you and that's what keep me going only thing is I don't have a support system but I'm going keep pushing
Screw them man there the biggest Clowns
@@DrivenTrucking your peace is absolutely correct! I always enjoy your videos.
I call them CB rambos ill key up at the truck stop with my maul dropper and bust their meter and they shut up lol
Always appreciate your transparency. There is a lot of sacrifice in trucking that I think doesn't get talked about enough. Stay safe!!!
I'm a local truck driver and working 14-16 hours a day is extremely stressful. The money is good but not able to have a life is extremely difficult to maintain. Money is not becoming important to me now. But because of my financial responsibility I have to keep doing this. Until I'm ahead.
@@jamesdelap4085 it has nothing to do with the virus. It's about being a truck driver. So you totally don't understand.
This is not for the weak! I’m fighting just to get up everyday. I lost both my parents and a brother-in-law last year. Then had a stroke. I slipped into such depression the only reason I get out of my truck is to fuel, pick up or deliver. I’m still working my way back. We need time balanced. I realized you can’t hide and being on the road 24/7 is not living. God Bless we can beat it, won’t be easy but there’s a way out.
Try reading A Course In Miracles Bro from Foundation of inner peace it may help you a lot! Best wishes
Bless your circumstances 🙏🏽
Sending prayers on your behalf!
All the respect in the world to all over the road truckers out there! I did it for a little over a year and just couldn’t take it! Stay strong and hang in there!
Do you feel staying local makes a difference? I'm new into this field trying to stay local but need to go Otr for the experience to be honest I was stress the 8 weeks in school
@@sharoncross5993 staying local makes a big difference,for me anyway. I was new to it also but being around familiar surroundings made me much more comfortable.
The biggest thing I like about driving local is I get to sleep in my own bed even if it's only a few hours a night. I sleep in when I'm on my 34. The 2nd thing is I don't have to eat truck stop food, but the bad thing is I still eat on the run. One thing bad about driving local depending on how some of runs are, it's sometimes hard to budget time to stop for fuel, because you hate to go there when it's busy and you don't have much time left on your clock.
Some people are depressed because of a chemical reaction in their brain, but sometimes it is caused by being treated poorly or just a life that sucks.
Amen.
There is a difference. One is a mental health disorder. It's an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. That's true depression. You could be having the best day of your life and all of a sudden you're sad as hell and want to crawl into a hole in the wall. The other is being bummed out about certain shitty circumstances in ones life. Everyone goes through that at times. Just going into more of what you said.
@@SteveTpenn life in Its all spiritual wonder, in reality we are just ghosts in a machine..
Or all three at once
Poor diet, poor sleep, lack or exercise, wear on the body like arthritis, lack of close friends - all of these things can cause depression, but its rather common regardless of the career choice.
Depression is anger turned inward, anger is based on fear. And we all are scared of something.
Fact
Lots of bitching on the road.
@@smk3964 to whom are you referring?
@@DrivenTrucking
Myself. Meant being pissed.
@@smk3964 it happens
I’m 44 years old and I’m gonna be getting my cdl. I appreciate all of your advice and I’ve been struggling with depression. I spent 10 years in the navy (special operations) and when I got out I worked in a coal mine for 11 years 12 hrs a day. I’ve always wanted my cdl because there are always jobs in the trucking industry. I have a 3 year old boy that I love very much and I don’t wanna be away from my family for long periods of time but I want them to have a decent life. My plan is to hit the road for a year and get my experience and then get a local job. I just hope I’m making the right decision based on me having depression. Oh and I’ll be going through SWIFTS academy lol. Hope that’s a good choice. Thanks for being real brother.
How did your plans go William?
Amen, Thanks for sharing, I know this depression all to well . It took years to get out of the pit and get back to life .
I feel you it takes a lot not to think about the many responsabilitys behind an owner operator
Also make sure you get enough sleep, and discuss your depression with your doctor. Medication was huge for me, and yes, consistency in sleep, diet, and exercise is so important. Thank you for making this video!
I feel this to the core thats why I'm looking for different career options myself too much stress and isolation from friends/family not enough reward... stay strong man
Truth.
Some dont like change as they get comfortable in what and how thing are. But realize this change also spells ( opportunity) Learn whats happening and you decide. Be Captain of your own ship and your own biz. We do factoring and leases ( Cdn and US)of equip. Wife ( Philipino met on HK) does taxes and book keeping in Cdn. We do global online marketing p/t ( u can too ) travel Israel. Australia, NY ( 2 wks tour Build custom equip. Go forward. One step at a time. What have u done different today than yesterday to change tomorrow? How long can u " tread water"? Feel like y going down. There is hope for tomorrow. Walk on the water. The boat is sinking
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I wish more people would realize that career change is possible at any age. Being so miserable in your day to day activities and feeling trapped by bills only makes depression worse. It is better to down size and let go of reaching a salary goal than getting to the place where you feel the only escape is leaving this earth. Your family would rather have you and less money in most cases.
It's real my man depression is an uphill battle for me as well .not any less man for admitting. Thanks for giving us the real💪🏾💪🏾
I personally deal with this as well and wanted to share some tips that have helped me along the way. This is still a daily battle with me and will most likely follow me for the rest of my life.
1)Something that has helped me is to learn to love yourself including those faults. Depression and anxiety is a negative but it is also the very thing that makes me a perfectionist, hard worker, and strive for success.
2)People tend to give a big sigh of relief when you talk to them "real". Trucking is full of people trying to be macho and better then other people. It's a breathe of fresh air when someone can talk about stuff like you did. I find the more real you are with others, the better circle of friends end up surrounding you.
3)If you are becoming a truck driver or thinking about taking a leap into being an owner operator. Understand that if you have depression/anxiety it is going to test you a lot. Rushing to get out of the door so you can make sure your on time for a delivery Monday morning after barely having time for your family. Truck breaking down in the middle of nowhere. Months where nothing is going right and everything you touch is costing you money with your truck. Problems at home but you can't be there to help. This is all stuff that will wreak havoc on you mentally and you've got to take time to nurture your mind.
4)I for one have times where my anxiety and depression get the best of me. I've had to learn to make big decisions slowly and make sure I'm thinking clearly. Realize these faults and how they affect your business. Then put yourself aside personally and think about how your mind is affecting the business.
Good video my friend. That’s why I tell people get your finances straight so u can live. People have to learn how to simplify their lifestyle because if you don’t it will keep u a modern day slave to the trade The idea is that you do not want to fall in the trap of working just to make money. The more you earn the more crap you buy, a bigger house, a nicer car that is more than your yearly salary etc. And of that has to be maintained which takes more money and then you will want to upgrade which takes even more money. So u then reach a point where u need so much money to keep everything going and eventually you crack and it all falls apart. If we learn to live more simply with less stuff we would need far less money and could spend our lives in a vocation, of which we love doing, with far less stress. Depression comes from your surroundings and the people u be around and what u put in your mind like watching the Media, Negative and Dysfunctional ass people talking about their problems and who’s going to be the next President and your mind takes control of you then it takes control of your emotional behavior and then your mind starts to race and u go into a depression state. Think about it what ever junk that u put into your mind that’s what u will get. You are the one that controls your mind u are the one that puts one feet out and one feet in. The man in the mirror is a mans worst enemy. The only way to fight depression is live your life like u are going to die tomorrow because once u leave this world it’s no coming back ,it’s over.
I'm three minutes into this and already feeling maximum respect. Takes a strong man to be vulnerable.
Good on you. And thank you.
You're spot on with goals, I used to teach it to high school kids...goals S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time Bound).
I’ve been trying to tell my viewers that trucking is not a good idea for a lifestyle.... it seems fun the first couple months.... then it sinks in.....
Rusty ....where are you man 👨
You don’t vlog anymore
I feel you must always be moving forward and towards a goal. Otherwise you stagnate, and any job would sink in negatively if you find yourself just grinding only for a paycheck. There has to be more to it than that to derive real satisfaction with the work.
That would depend on what kind of lifestyle they want. Trucking is in fact a lifestyle just as much it is a job, in some cases even more so if you're all time OTR.
@@garyr7027 for how long you been driving , 2 weeks !!!!
Any experience driver know ...it’s not healthy job
Fact ...setting in driver seat for 8 hours on the road will destroy your kidney ..
Fact ... 75% of truck driver have troubles after 5 years in their sexual life , and their spurn get weak and weaker from driving even if you eat healthy
Fact : lots of truck driver start having social communication issues with other and depression issue
I don’t know 🤷♂️ you guys drive in school for couple days and then jump on you tube comments as if you guys been driving for 50 years and you are in 10/10 shape and living happy , but any experience driver know and know very well you been driving for couple day
Why !!!! All your viewers think driving a truck or own one will make them Rich :)
Not gonna happened :)
1000% Respect for you. My husband is a truck driver . He has depression as well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing. I've played your video's to him. You are very relatable to him. It's also helped me to understand him better. God Bless you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your problem with depression. I'm really glad that the stigma around it is changing and becoming more accepted by society. Depression is serious even if it doesnt show much physically. I'm a new truck driver and your videos really help me to get some further knowledge. Keep it up dude, stay strong, keep your head up and stay safe
I am glad that you made this video. I also struggle with depression. It's has been a factor on why I am not on the road right now. However I am fighting through it to obtain my goals. Our generation tends to make us feel worse about it, but I have learned over the years to tune the negative comments out. Keep doing what you are doing and you will come out on the other side of this happier and more successful.
Hats off to you Brian, Thank you for sharing this with us,mental health is a very serious issue, be strong , we are with you brother Have a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year to you and your family!!💪
Thank you, Same to you!
What three years OTR did for me - crazy high cholesterol, a1c 10.1, blood pressure elevated, weight 285 lbs . Its taken me 9 months off the road to lose just 30 lbs and my get my blood work near the normal range, its all still in the red zone (just barely). And I have always eaten pretty healthy.
My number one recommendation: walk 30 to 45 minutes a day without fail. Power walking even better. And Fix your diet = oatmeal is way better than anything else for breakfast you need the fiber to help absorb cholesterol.
The trouble driving all day, you never want to stop and walk more than five or ten minutes. Better for me to come home every night, use my home gym, eat a super clean diet, shower in my shower. The money wont be worth it if I die suddenly out over the road.
Also, no one mentions this very much but vitamin D deficiency happens because you are not getting sunlight. That sunlight through the glass is not the same as actual sunlight, you have to get outside more often to get in the sun.
It’ll be 3 years OTR for me this February so I’m definitely with ya on the over weight thing & probably lack of sunlight since they normally run me north more so than south. I hope this will be my last winter over the road I gotta have a better balance of work life & home life.
Faith in God and giving him the stress. I give it to god every day and boy does it help
Well Brian, who would guess? You seem so energetic. I too call my relatives only when not depressed. You are out of Texas. There's gotta be some local or regional work to to stay close to home.
Sunlight exposure is crucial. At least bear chest. If not available must take vitamin D3. Strength exercise is very important also. I've noticed my mood getting better after only 30 minutes doing pull ups.
I have to praise you for dealing with it like a man.
What?? There's no need to forfeit your own critical thinking skills so you don't have to give a shit about anything. Humans help humans. If you need help with ANYTHING, have the courage to reach out to people who drive who YOU are. "Giving" it to your sky daddy is NOT helping clinical depression. It just keeps it balled. Think for yourself. Much more truth, beauty and wisdom will come to you that way...
@@mike612 I tried to reply to you originally. I'm a bit technologically challenged, but I figured it out all by myself. No sky daddy necessary...
Man I live up in Lufkin and i would be more than willing to help you. Ive been a owner op for 7 yrs and the struggle is real. Pm me and i will give you my number and i have some good contacts for work where you can be home ALOT more and still make awesome money.
@@sturgismilltrucking2779 There ya go, Brother! Nice work...
Thank you Brian for your sharing of the mental illness, I've been suffering from depression myself and it is not easy. The medication does help.
We are the most adaptive animal on earth! Remember that!!!! Lost 2 of my most loved over the last 2 yrs. And nothing has kicked my ass n gear more to take the plunge of change! Thank you for your honesty and content bro! You have been a big motivator for me for sure,because of your real-ness!
Keep it up and find your peace in life ❤️
outstanding video, no matter if your a trucker or some other job we all hit those lows and just have to push through them,
Just remember where all our goods come from: guys (and gals) like him taking it on the shoulder for the rest of us. Godspeed and have a merry Christmas and happy new year.
Same to you and yours
I love trucking 36 years still rolling strong I was never married or had kids I love to travel and get paid for it if u ask me it's the perfect life I love it
👍👍👍
whats ur life abt
Not everyone is wired for this life , and some folks ñeed to find a regular punch the çlock job.
And for those that think that you must live on the road to be successful are foolish.
@@jesserobles7980 It seems like the punch the clock jobs are not enough to make a living anymore. I feel bad for people who feel that is the only option for them.
Much respect. Sometimes we all just need to remember we don't know the struggles of others. Thank you for your content this year and ending this year with honesty is much appreciated. Good luck in 2021.
Thank you! Same to you 👍🏻
I'm 49. Struggled with depression for 30 years, and was a problem drinker for over 20 of them. I'm seven years sober now, have left a long career that burned me out, and will start CDL school in January. It's something I've wanted to do since I was in high school, and I'm finally taking the plunge now that my kid is grown and we've got some money in the bank. The issues you address here have been on my mind every step of the way while I was researching this career. Thanks very much for this video, and everything you do to inform new drivers. Thanks to you and content creators like you, I'm able to go into this with my eyes open. Take care, brother.
What a relief, cause I'm struggling with that too. Thank you for your honesty.
I can relate. I don't have a family but I have a goal. When I get discouraged or things seem to pile on me with hardly any room left to breathe I slow down, park the truck, turn off the music, take a deep breath, and think of nothing but my goal. Stay strong my friend.
Brian, thank you so much. Your honesty is so much respected and appreciated. As you clearly talked about, depression is real. You are a wonderful human being for talking about something which impacts so many of us and unfortunately so many of us do not know how to address or handle this life issue. Again, Thank You!
Merry Christmas Brian to you and your family!
Stay safe!!
Hello from Scotland, thank you for this video, it was the perfect video for me to find at this time, I share your pain. Stay strong brother.
You are the man. I have struggled with both depression and anxiety and still do. I am 49 years old and working towards becoming a new truck driver and your perspective about being a truck driver has helped me think about and process what lies ahead. I have subscribed because of your wisdom as a truck driver and your videos have made a difference in my life to know what's to come for my new venture in what you do for a career. I really do appreciate your visions and experiences of what's to come for me and my venture to become a truck driver. Just know this. Keep up the good work and all you do is helpful for those who watch. I can tell you are sincere in what you preach and all you want to do is help those who are about to embark in the trucking industry. Thank you for the time you have put in to help those and myself push forward to a career in the trucking industry. Peace out.
God got you! ALL THE TIME. Excellent video. Keep inspiring and encouraging. Above all things, put HIM first. All things are possible, Driven. Stay fresh brother 🙏
He has a gift to communicate wonderfully. Shares the truth, would be a great teacher.
30 years out there and i hear you loud and clear.I started to turn into a completely different person and it was not a good change.
Thanks for keeping it real man.
I can hear the sadness in the heavy breathing IYKY. Take time out for self care: mental health comes first. Speaking from one human to another. Love you brother. ✊🏽❤️
I saw this video today, wow I started watching you as a trucker and then as the clip progressed I listened to you like watching to a motivational guru. Your words have power you know. I am a newbie trucker and already can relate to what you said about depression and will remember what you shared: stop negative thoughts, nutrition and exercise. Thank you.
I appreciate your honesty and being forth coming my man. Thats a large demon to fight. I know it first hand. The little voice can be an asshole. Keep fighting. I look at my depression as an opponent, as I am competitive. And I try to best it every day, don't always win. But I give it my all.
Stay proud. Stay strong. Keep grinding.
Ive always suffered from being depressed too. Went OTR for 1 year because I felt like I couldn't make money for my family any other way. (I started driving at 22 and I have 3 kids) . I'm local now but wow the wave of emotions i dealt with. Wife left me in that amount of time. Came home to nothing. I'm local now and the toll it took on me in the amount of time really terrorized my mind. Couldn't imagine where I'd be now if I would have stayed out. Hats off to all you guys we all know the struggle, everyone can think we are paid tourists but its a lot more than that.
Tons of love for you man🙌 We got this together, day by day!! Let’s freakin gooooo !!
Thanks buddy, you know it!
Thank you so much for talking about this. I just recently found your videos and I am seriously considering getting into this business because of a lot of reasons. So far all your videos have been super informative and helpful and without making this super long and mushy. And just super glad that you're still here with us and that you're able to conquer your battles that no one else knows about. as some people have already said You seem like a very kind and genuine person.. You're hoping a lot of future potential CDL drivers... I've tried to watch other people and so far you're the only one that can really get me to last a whole video whether it's a short or a long one.. I appreciate you and all the videos that you put out cuz I'm sure more than I will watch.. always stay strong , remember that your loved not just by your family but by a lot of us. ❤ Thank you for this video.. men's mental health is so not talked about enough and it sucks having to be strong and mighty all the time and pretending like nothing affects us...
I started driving when I was 27 and did it for 13 years and got burnt. Took 10 years off and I'm back at it again at 51. It's not the best lifestyle but my kids aren't little now so it's easier in a way. Working a normal job those 10 years just sucked. I had good jobs but they just get boring and I hate working with other people all day and the backstabbing gets old.
Lol yeah. I'm 23 but know all about the gossip and drama from working in the restaurant business. It always happens guaranteed
I’m with you on this brother, but we’ll get through this with God’s love and blessings. Merry Christmas and thanks again for everything you do to bless us all...❤️
Thank you and same to you
Seek the Lord and stay safe brother!!!
Well conveyed. Thank you. The Dark Place is difficult.
Good video! Depression is real and is no joke! Trucking can be very lonely! I love it but darn... it's good days and bad days! I keep looking up and God pulls me through!
You are not alone.
Love and light to you, buddy!
10:35. That type of mindset is why people lack confidence. Anytime you self doubt yourself, your mind begins to believe its true.
gotta find that balance. when the going gets tough the tough go fishing, or whatever.....
Thanks for sharing Brain, mental health has been a struggle since i was a kid. And it still is, but my motorcycle and my daily walks keep me going. Those are the things that keep me from doing something stupid. And it's good to know that we are not alone. Even the little things can make a huge difference. Last i had a really hard day, and on my walk this elder man started to talk to me about how lonely he was because off covid. And this 10minute conversation we had made his day. And it made me feel good. All it was 10 minutes off my time, and i don't think that old man knows he made my day from really bad to pretty good. Still love watching the video's 👌 stay driven 👊
That’s awesome, thanks for sharing
I would go into detail about how much I agree with you and share my personal experiences with depression, anxiety, and many, many failures and struggles, but I rather not. Instead, I’ll say this. I completely understand you, agree with you, and support you and your channel. Keep on fighting the good fight. Thank you for all your content and genuineness.
Well said I really had bad depression in my late 20’s driving truck it was like a switch turned on and along with was panic attacks and anxiety hardest thing I have ever went through on the road.
I hope you pulled through and found a sense of relief and clarify.
I know being on the road could be tough on relationships
Depression is like a scar it never goes away. Its always there to remind you when the cut was at its deepest.
I get it, I had to step away from the industry once to take that mental break. It takes a lot to open up about this topic. Try to take it slowly and do your best you can! I hope you and your family have a great Christmas! Be safe driver!
Thank you! Same to you and yours.
THANKS for sharing your thoughts peace and prosperity and light!!!!!!
Coming on 7 years my self it takes a strong mind to be out here. Many times we all think about leaving but lot of it goes cause of the pay out here.
I drive a delivery van 350 miles a day, 5 days a week on the same rural route. I havnt done it very long, but it seems to suit me because i am pretty much a loner. I enjoy being alone and not interacting with many people. Id like to get my CDL and go OTR but I want to do it while im getting paid. Im debt free, single and dont have anything holding me back except the opportunity..
Brian really appreciate this video. I know it can be very hard to open up for many reasons. You laid out a lot of good truths number one is that your never alone. Proverbs 18:24 John 15:13-15. Man be safe thank you for your time and videos and God bless..!!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you making this video. I’m a young guy and I love to drive but the depression out here is something on a new level. If you ever need someone you can talk to you dm me anytime for my cell
I'm in my second week of trucking school and being that I suffer from depression and beat myself up constantly I needed to hear this video! Thanks brother
Thanks for taking the time to share what's on your mind. I definitely agree with you. This is the main reason why I hop on and drive team with my husband. God Bless you all truckers, I understand this business is tough and I'm with you guys, it's sad sometimes. Happy New Year!!
Been there brother. I would drive 2 or 3 months at a time. Begin to become depressed feeling tied to the truck. Found myself developing bad habits. I became someone completely different. I didn't get into truck for trucking. Got in it for the love and once that left so did my discipline. I worked for a few bad companies in a row for about 2 yrs straight. Some family died while in this time, people I promised to come see. I snapped. I didn't care but basically I'm no longer able to do long distance or local because of the stress. Went home to totally reinvent myself without a truck. Trucking became the beautiful girl who seemed nice when you met her but once you started dating, she wanted everything plus your soul. I never attempted to have balance. Even when I should have stayed home, I never said no. Now I'm out of it done. The money isn't great where I'm at like trucking but I go home every night. My peace of mind is returning. I'm no longer trying to justify my mental scars with money. All the missed opportunity for love because I wanted to be out there. I feel you brother. I started a tee shirt company in the truck. Now I'm working to get it off the ground.
Great video! Daily stretching and meditation is a good one to add to eating healthy and exercising.
Hearing you loudly, you are not alone in any way... I started to switch off all the crazy USA radio/satellite (Fox-like) stations spuing nonsense. Positivity comes with allowing you to realize you, and enjoy thinking positively of your future. Stop thinking historical (the past is the past), and start thinking and realizing the future you envision and want. It's your brain, and you are in total control over its processing power! Best wishes!
Amazing how the truck channels describe the details of trucking.
Glad you are open about this. I am 64 and got laid flat by depression about 25 years ago in the middle of young kids, both me and my wife working high pressure jobs. A good shrink and meds saved my life...it took some time to find the right mix. A step at a time brother, care for yourself, eat right, get exercise, build relatonships.
The fact that you have something new and looking forward too is a huge deal. Always moving forward brother
Great Video thanks for sharing! definitely believe exercise and diet will go a long way :) Squats, Jumping Jacks, Push-Ups, 30 Minute walks and a plant-based diet really helped me stay on top of things. Godspeed.
I used to struggle with depression from teen thru my 30s. It didn't completely go away after that; it remained as panic attacks. When I came to SoCal ten years ago from Wisconsin, my pastor here was getting his masters on emotionally healthy spirituality. It meant facing the emotional side of Christianity. Up to this point I was just trying to ignore or conquer my attacks, which were happening at least once or twice a month, very draining when it happens. Hearing his sermons, I took that to mean just offering up to God all my emotional Gordian knots. When some one spoke to me, and it triggers a weird subconscious response in my psyche totally unrelated to that person, I would no longer try to understand it, or "figure it out" (I am an INTJ fyi) but simply offer it up to the Father in heaven. I kept on doing that one after the other. Soon thereafter, I realized it has been several months, and NO panic attacks! I don't know whether you are a believer or not. Even if you are not, 90% of ppl believe in the existence of God of some kind, a fairly good God. Try to talk to him, talk to "Jesus". Give him all your dark fears, worries, inexplicable moods, etc. Just keep doing that, and see what happens. God bless and God speed to your place of bliss.
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P.S. Do I still get bummed out sometimes? Of course. But they are the normal kind, not the Edvard Munch type "Silent Scream" kind where you are teetering into the precipice of hell. No, I just get bummed out, like normal ppl, and dust myself off, and get past it, like normal ppl. Normal rains, not tornadoes. SIY is also helpful I found. Search Inside Yourself, if you look it up on RUclips, a Singaporean Google engineer tells you the "hows" of meditation. Just another useful tool.
Hey king, i found you're channel and i must say your very honest and sincere when you speaking. Im a new grad/driver. Something ive been wanting to do for a long time. Stressful part is finding a company that will invited on. I wanted to start out regional to get a feel of it. Watching your videos really tell the truth about being behind the wheel of a semi. Im learning that a lot of ppl forget about one thing and thats self respect. Theres a lot of views about take home pay but no one talks about what you describe. Thanks for your insight and dedication. New sub here good buddy 👍
I get it man. I have taken off all of Dec. My mind and spirit just Needed to be home with my kids. Badly.
I've got 5, with the 6th here in March.
I try to stay Keto/Carnivore for my mind. If I get depressed bad, I can usually trace my diet back and find the sugar.
Great video. Thanks
That was Right on Thank you I Know this Was Two years ago But Man this is good
Merry Christmas happy new year
The winter is the worse season for depression..
we listening so keep doing the videos. You will encourage someone because you are keeping it real..
I'm a truck driver of 6 years and I never heard of that phrase" being married to the truck " ......but it's a damn good phrase because it happens ...I'm a company driver but if I ever become an OO I will keep that mind
Not alone at all, thank you for talking about it. Personally I've found when I have something big to look forward to and it's a month or two away I fall into a huge depression where every mile turns into 100. they say the hardest part is to finish and sounds like you got something to look forward too thought I'd point it out. Winter is also a horrid time of year for me, the roads suck constant extra focus can't just sit and relax. And I'll add this people buy a jump rope, whip it out and get that heart moving a bit. Best of luck
I low level depression but what helped me overcome boredom and burnout is having a goal and a solid plan to follow it up. If you're living paycheck to paycheck, any job will burn you out, it doesn't matter what it is.
A good way to picture it is with Maslow's hierarchy of needs. If you're depressed and don't know why, unless it's a chemical imbalance obviously, you can compare that pyramid to yourself and you usually figure out what is causing it.
I’m a OO in southern Maine. I’m currently leased on to a local company that is notorious for mid-treating their drivers AND leased on drivers. I love how true you are to keeping it honest and growing your channel through honesty. Thanks for being YOU!
Def. Not easy. I struggle too bro. Your channel is a big help.
Thank you
I hear you, I suffer with depression as well. There are times I am happy and motivated. Then a month later I loose interest in what I was excited about then I get angry and unhappy. Then it passes then I am excited about what I am doing again. During that negativity it’s hard to stay positive. I hear you.
I don't even mind click bait when it's good...Happy your opening up❤, it takes courage 🙌🏾
I used to struggle with depression and after three years of pursuing God I've been healed. I don't have any depressive bouts anymore. It started with reading the Bible three years ago. I did see therapist and used medicine for awhile but since then I stopped taking medications and haven't had any symptoms.
Facing life chalenge alone never has been easy for anyone and more for introverts who enjoys working alone, solitary people who likes thinking a lot , having sometime anxiety. Speaking less to our close, family, etc..., they know us like that... But We still need people often to be in touch with... Laugh , smile, spend a good time a supporting us in our life.
Gavin here from Scotland. I’ve done a few years living in the truck. Good days and bad days. I’d force myself to find a positive in everything that was happening. I missed out on a lot not being there as much with my daughter. Positive I took from that though was because I was working away I could afford to have a roof over her head at weekends and take her on days out and get some quality time in on the few days I had. I still managed to make a few memories. I’m off tramping now and now on nights. Currently working towards day shifts. These moves weren’t possible without the slog to start off with. Takes a Big man to be honest about your feelings. Respect brother
Hay man good video and thanks for the life's advice really appreciate it sir...!🙂
Brother hang in there just keep in mind your sacrificing for a bit longer and you will be able to have a more of work life balance . Always remember is not always about the money but a well rounded life. Sometimes I imagine when your driving in some of these states take time for your self to do things that relax you just break the doldrums and constant repetition.stay strong be bless.
Thank you, man.
I came to trucking after a successful 30-year desk career. Was lucky to work from home for 20 of those years. I did struggle with depression- therapy, Effexor, Paxil, then off the meds for about 6 years. Things changed a couple years ago and looked more bi-polar. Lexapro has been great. Meditation helps. Being positive about myself does help, eating right. Career things changed and I’m now scratching my OTR itch. I love it and eat right, cook in the truck. Exercise, not so much... it’s the next goal.
My youngest is a college senior, I’m separated and friends with my wife. We’ll sell the house and divorce in a couple of years. I can stay OTR for months. And I’m comfortable with the pace and staying out. My girlfriend comes out on the road a lot. I’ve got wonderful support, thankfully.
It’s a daily effort to keep the brain focused on the positive nonetheless. Be grateful to those around you and, importantly, yourself. Recognize how hard you work to do the best for those around you. You, me, many of us, strive to rise above the negative without and within. Thanks for this great video! ✌️❤️🙏
Thank you for sharing
Yep same thing bro been driving for 4 years now and I just can’t take it anymore quitting next month selling my truck and going back to a day job and tbh I can’t wait cuz my depression has just gone thru the roof it’s time I do something before it’s too late
Thanks Brian. I deal with depression as you do. The lack of a consistent schedule in OTR trucking has made it harder for me to deal with. I’m far more stressed at home than when I’m working. Before trucking, living a OCD life with a rigid schedule was pretty effective in managing depression. We are all a work in progress. Good luck.