Soldier talks about his struggle with depression and PTSD
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- Soldier talks about his struggle with depression and PTSD. How his struggle lead him to some destructive behavior and finally to seek the help he needed to cope with his emotions. Video by Gilbert Telles | Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office | Date: 08.15.2013
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it's a shame that we have one of the best militaries on earth, but time and time again, we fail to help our vets
+Justin Nguyen This shit is a prime reason for anger. I'm not even an american, I'm a transplant but the way they treat vets here is honestly the reason I believe this civilization will collapse in 50-100 years. Deplorable. How can you say on the one hand that you will support the troops then turn around and abandon those who need it the most. Fuck. That. I'm gonna volunteer to help veterans around the globe to deal with PTSD. This shit is serious. I feel like crying tbh.
delhigod Same here. That's why when I join (unless Trump wins), I'm using private doctors. I only want my GI Bill, I hear that the hospitals are horrible
+Justin Nguyen the people in the us care about them. however, the people in power dnt care about some pawns.
Unknown Specie most people who aren't Westboro and those that do the Eric Shepard bullshit
Its sad, that they don't know there are others dealing with the same thing. Most guys are mind trapped
You can see it in his face, and hear it in his voice that he's physically there? But mentally still in Afghanistan
You a crip
Kim Jong-un 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Junior’s BassFishinTV not the place for jokes
He maybe has murdered innocent people
Coach_dell Chambers Americans had no reason to be in Afghanistan, this is karma
My brother was 23, he came home after second tour and loosing our brother in a car accident a few months later he lost it, accidentally over dosed. Left me, now I am without both brothers and my mom who recently alao very unexpectedlt passed. Not even 30, alone, motherless, brotherless, and broken.
Cnl ink addicts Farrow that’s tuff u got meh doe 👍🏾👍🏾
Sorry 😭, i am here if you need someone to talk to. Stay strong.
Cnl ink addicts Farrow I was very saddened to read this it nearly brought tears to my eyes.. I’m rooting for you man stay optimistic and live life in honor of them and know they are looking down on you no matter how difficult it feels.
Better days are ahead my brother 🙏🏼
I’m so sorry may God heal you and bless your family. May God grant you ease
I am here if you want someone to talk to/a friend. You’re not alone
It's not weak to ask for help. It's a sign of strength
Boo fucking hoo
Morty Shpritzlestienberg you fuckin dirt bag you have O RESPECT for men who fought and continue too fight so YOU can live free...your disgusting and I don’t feel sorry for you at all smh
Jett Jordan Your a psychopath
Jett Jordan why don’t you go to fucking Afghanistan and serve your country you little pussy
Mr Carr most of all of that made 0 sense so it means absolutely nothing to absolutely nobody
My boyfriend is in the corps and he struggles with PTSD.. Wakes up in the middle of the night dripping in sweat due to having such terrible dreams. My heart breaks for all military who have to deal with this... God bless you.
nova ivy You should use his uniform to wipe your toilet seat, its not worthy than that.
dawoodwaris exactly
dawoodwaris You are a piece of trash!! Why would you say something so evil to someone who volunteered to serve their country!!
I talk evil? Her brother is having nightmares just because of the evil deeds he or his colleagues done on invasion. More than a million innocent Iraqi civilians mostly woman and children were brutally murdered by the US invasion and above 3 million became refugees. I don't think this is the way you serve your country rite.
nova ivy try Save A Warrior program, it is excellent. As far as the remarks for the worthless one who have done nothing for this country, but spill hate, ignore them.
I feel for this soldier. He is not cured even in this video. He is showing all symptoms of PTSD.
Giuseppe Benvenuto PTSD is not a bad thing
Horny Pervert how come ?
So I guess things like cancer or a mental illness is not bad either. I have yet to hear a veteran talk about the "benefits" of PTSD. You can't cure PTSD any more than you can cure losing a limb.
I never had ptsd myself but it's a scary feeling to have
I have PTSD and no I'm not a soldier I didn't fight any war. I just had a severe traumatic experience happened to me this year that cause me to attempt suicide that day it happened. PTSD is horrible. Something you don't want remember you relive it everyday. Trust me you don't want it.
This man needs to cry. Needs to let it all out, you can tell he doesn’t shed tears.
the strongest always try to put on a brave face, you never know what people are going through behind closed doors.
Man, worst part I feel like if he cried a bunch still wouldn't help. Like that's one of the worst suffocating part of this mental crisis just not getting any solution to it no matter what
It would be so easy right? Thats a problem with depression you think if you cry itll help but you are so down you dont even have the energy
He doesn’t shed tears because as a Hispanic or Mexican man, it’s been instilled in our “culture” that men don’t cry about our feelings and we stay “tough”. I’m the same way with my ptsd and my wife also tell me to let it out. It’s not easy. But give us a lot of tequila and you’ll definitely see some tears.
Good advice for many but not all. Telling someone to shed tears is not always a good idea
PTSD sucks ass, it makes you sad no matter where you go. It's not necessarily like depression because depression a lot of times you can't pinpoint why you have it. With PTSD however it lets you know every single day like every 5 seconds you have a thought about it/ a flashback of it and it won't go away no matter how hard you try your brain makes you think of it.
+Kristy Niederkorn couldn't agree more, thanks for your service bro.
Can the military separate someone for ptsd and depression?
I can see his unhappiness and anxiety.. I have it as well, hang in there, it's very hard, pray
Remnant Soldier I dont have anxiety.
what do u expect? how can u expect to sleep peacefully at night and have a stable mind when you know you have taken souls of thousands of innocent lives...stupid people. your countries don't even rate youse thats why there are homeless veterans lol
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Ohhhh it's so hard! Boo fucking hoo. Nobody cares shut up and quit whining.
Remnant Soldier oh boo fucking hoo. Waaaa I wanna kill myself it’s just sooo hard waaa stfu wimp
@@wtsy1117 I mean It's not as if what America does is assist its allies, It's not as if we were to do nothing innocent people will die, It's nothing right lol
This reminds me of my uncle, waking up in the middle of the night hearing him screaming his friends name. He served in Vietnam, and my aunt told me the only thing he had ever said about war was he watched his best friend die in his arms. His voice is all raspy from something the Americans dropped in the jungle and his unit was sent in before it settled. So it messed up his vocal cords. His names Roy Botsford.
Agent Orange. That's the chemical they dropped into the forests. It was meant to destroy the plants that obstruct pathways, or crops used by Vietnamese, but it turned out it makes soldiers sick as well.
Yep it also caused horrifying birth defects, the result of which you can see at the american embassy in Ho chi minh. Horrifying mutant babies in jars, it's terrible
GlazedGamer Ummm. I know that Agent Orange causes many health problems (respiratory cancers for example). But I don't recall deformed babies being one of the side affects.
If it is true, just give me a quick scientific evaluation of how they become deformed.
and my mistake it was in Tu Du hospital, i was young when i went over there
Interesting.
Respect to you blanco. Thank you.
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356, you’re a dumb.
Respect for killing innocent people?
@@thebacheafghan stfu what are you even talking about
@@thebacheafghan Shut up and go away.
Thank you SGT Blanco.
How much did the plastic cost to put in your face
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his name is blanco
it literally says it is
Rebecca s back to the kitchen you go
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356, oh so you’re a sexist too
hey carnal, everything you said... man i feel you. i would drink till i fell asleep. but bro we have to live on for the men we lost there. hey bro from one warrior to another, talk to someone about it. It's helped me
what do you guys fight for? don't you all come together and debunk the source of war,don't question the authority?
USMC0311 that's was up carnal from soldier to marine we all struggle I appreciate your service brotger
ApjFan we fight for you people for our country. And we fight for those who can't fight
IM DYING
USMC0311 the navy defeated bin laden.
A former Marine with PTSD just killed 12 people last night in California. The symptoms were obvious. I can agree that our system has failed to protect our vets. It’ll be swept under the rug and the blame will be on guns. Keep going strong Sgt. Blanco. Peace.
No such thing as a "former" Marine. Once a Marine always a Marine. The title is forever. As a Marine myself my thoughts and prayers go out to all of those innocent soulsm such a horrific senseless act.
@@kennye3011 thank you for your service, government mercenary.
@@kennye3011
Sierra Tango Foxtrot Uniform
Yea, there is FORMER Marines, that means a Marine who is no longer in, see also; VETERAN
Did that former Marine take medications that the media omits??
PTSD is a social construct
I love you brother. #StayStrongBlanco
Ha! Gay.
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 no homo
Jett Jordan stfu 12 year old shit , go stay of the internet and do something with your useless life, o nvm your probably a failure to your family
Jett Jordan not the right time nor place to say typa shit.
Wow! I can't believe I have not seen this until now. Blanco if you see this comment, this is Herzik! Good for you bro for doing this. Proud of you man. I know it's tough to talk about, especially in a video everyone will see. You're story is going to help a lot of people man. I hope you are doing well.
I just want you to know, you, your brothers, and everyone's families are in our prayers.
It helped me
Watching this video made me realize that I have PTSD. I feel ashamed to admit that I was embarrassed to talk about it. I know that I need help and will get the help that I need. Thank you Sgt. Blanco for sharing your story brother.
Hope you'll doing well brother
Doing a quick check up here! Hope you are doing well and keeping every vet in my thoughts !
He's very strong.
No he's not. He's as much as a little bitch neanderthal as you are.
Jett Jordan your an asshole get laid dickhead
@@inlore1911 Fuck you
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 Fuck you
@Teacher Forever Fuck you
You can see him starting to have an episode as he shakes with tremors. I really noticed it when he mentioned his wife was going to leave him, really fucked up. A friend of mine has PTSD and I've seen him get like this. Glad he sought help, it's the only way. Once you find other people as broken as you in a therapeutic/rehabilitating environment you realize you're not so alone. I felt similar and alone to how he felt with my heroin addiction but once I went to rehab I've made some of the best and closest friends that I've told more things to that I've never said to anyone. I have met some of the best people there. I see it similar to my addiction, you have to seek help and be with other people recovering from the same shit. There's a quote that says something like "unless you've also been in the ring fighting the bull, I don't want to hear what you have to say". Meaning if you haven't gone through what I have you don't have a clue. People associate asking for help as a sign of weakness, I now believe it is a sign of strength, to not be controlled by your ego and to be able to admit "I don't got this, I need help". Or even just being able to surrender to a purly unbeatable force. Anyway those are my thoughts
Nobody is reading your long ass woe is me rant
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 Lmao apperantly you and 5 other people did. Get a fuckin' life and learn to spell.
@Marlon Salgado lmao
Not Sure Where Soldier Blanco is Now..
Hope is Mind - Body And Soul is in A Better Place..
All da Best Folks..
Poor guy. Man I hope he's doing ok now.
dario the fuck that mean?
What about the kids in Iraq? They got it x10 worse than this Blanco guy.
Booo hoooo poor babies.
@@timmyturner5479 Americans are brainwashed to kiss the asses of American soldiers. Talking to them about that stuff is like talking to a child, they just don't get it.
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 if you're so worried about kids I'm Afghanistan go over there also it's funny this dude serves to keep your freedom and speech and then you use against him
My boyfriend has it and it Breaks my heart for him. He though having help and medication. I know and seeing that he's trying his best to have a normal life after the war he's in. And I'm just here to support him and love him. God bless all the army and Marines who fight for their country.
@T C you are one ungrateful son of a bitch i hear ya war is fucked up but dam
The sleep disorders wear you down over years. The short term memory loss makes you feel worthless.Unable to focus an simple tasks. Panic attacks if you get in tight crowds of many people. It’s hell.
if highly trained soldiers act like this after a few years in a war zone, imagine how the residents must feel since they have felt it their whole life
Part of the culture anyway man they'll be fine when they move away
Doesn’t matter how they feel. They should Get out of the shit hole they’re in.
@@bradentoncane8830 It’s Stockholm syndrome, you become so used to a bad situation you begin to tolerate it.
@@Serplex000
Faith makes one strong Our Faith is stronger than USA military
@@simonacland9028 and the vets will be fine when they’re dead
Blanco.... you're a HERO! People you don't even know care about you. :-)
No....they really don’t......boo fucking hoo waaaah!
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 well apparently this guy and so do I, he contains knowledge that must not be forgotten
Ivan Vergara you sure as hell don’t. That’s obvious.
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 why wouldn't I, It's like the old vets from WWII, their stories their memories must not be forgotten
Ivan Vergara no he’s just a little bitch throwing a pity party for himself and feeling sorry for himself. Life is hard for everyone. Man up.
I really hope he has found some peace of mind. I feel this pain in my soul
Thank you for being brave and sharing your story, asking for help, and for your service!!
Thankful for him to be talking about he's experience.
I'm praying for you SGT. Blanco, stay strong. We're Army family, always got your back
Thank you for letting us know. We love you
Thank you for your services. We salute you.
Bless your heart soldier.
This ONE single video just helped me through almost a lifetime of shit. So powerful. Thank you for sharing this brother! God bless!
Thank you for opening up. Brings your heart on ease and also awareness on other people.
Thank you for sharing your struggle. I wish there was more we could do as families and as support for our veterans.
I love you SGT Blanco. You're a strong man, mentally and physically. Real pain is rarely physical.
Bless you, Sgt. Blanco. It takes a lot of courage to open up and talk about PTSD so you can help your fellow vets. You are a beautiful human being and I hope you will find peace and balance in your life after suffering such trauma.
Wow! this guy is so brave to share his story! I hope he is thriving!
It takes such courage to do what this Soldier did.. to talk about it is a breakthrough. Salute him and sooo many silent others.
Brother, you aren't alone out there. None of us walked away without some demons dragging behind us. I am glad you got help. Pass the word...
I am currently in school studying Clinical Mental Health. Watching videos like these mamke me more motivated to do good in school, train hard, and eventually be part of someone's healing and recovery from issues like this one. My heart goes out to you, Sir!
Thankyou Sgt.Blanco ,this grunt needed to hear that bro
Our hearts go out to this man. Very courageous of him to share his story; takes a big man to admit vulnerability and brokenness like that. Mr. Blanco (apologies, not sure what your rank is), we certainly hope that you're on a brighter path, one that doesn't require you to medicate your issues away.
I hope this young man is still managing his depression and other issues related to life and his military service. I hope he now has a healthy relationship with his family and friends.
I know this is from 9 years ago but it is still heart-wrenching seeing our Veterans deal with these emotion’s!!…. You can tell this Soldier is fighting very hard not to just break down right on camera!!…. 😔 God bless all of our Combat Vet’s! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you for everything you have done Mr. Blanco..
Big respect. Thank you sharing Blanco from Sam in the UK. Keep your chin up. And wish and pray that you and your family are having a happy life brother.
I've never been in the army, but I still really related to this man's story. It's nearly impossible to find the words to describe what is going on in your head, but this guy pretty much nailed it on the head. Much respect, sir.
No weakness SGT, appreciate what you've shared, mad respect to you and hope to aspire to more aspirations of good and motivation!
I hope he reads these comments!
Thank u for putting this out... I’m now in the same boat and have been afforded another chance at life...came on CZcams to see if there was something/someone who feels like me ... stay strong my Brother
We are with you Blanco. You are showing such amazing strength by spreading the truth.
I have never been in the military, but I could feel his pain
Blanco, what you did and saw in combat zone has affected you in a 'normal ' way. You are a good guy and a good soldier. War, from a front row seat, damages most people emotionally, physically and/or spiritually. You were on it enough to get the insight to now do what was needed. It's not any different from getting help for a broken leg bro. Your family needs you at the best you can be, both now and in the future. I believe, salute and love you!
Stay strong man.. it's hard every day... praying it gets better.
I really hope you get the help that you need. You’re very brave for talking about your struggle with PTSD and Depression. God Bless you!
We need to thank all the veterans for their service and send out our positivity and help to those who suffer with ptsd!
They dont give 2 shit about your thanks.
I feel you brother ... it fu**ked me up too. ...coming home is hard, `cause no one understands you. ....God bless you.
Nobody except other vets
Thank you for serving
Hope he’s doing better. Thank you for your service.
My best friends boyfriend was in the military and she says he's dealing with PTSD so much that he has depression. She said that he's not the same person before he joined the military. It's crazy to see what being in a war situation does to you mentally, physically, and emotionally.
I have no right to say this, I never served. But I will anyway. I wish you all the best. You may have helped twenty, 50, a 100 other soldiers. By being brave enough to talk about this on camera. What if you helped one and their entire family or prevented a suicide, with all my respect, Tom.
I hope you don't...💔
Tom, you do have the right to say what you said.
One of the most bizarre things to understand is why it makes veterans feel so uncomfortable and feel a bit of ire, when a civilian says "Thank you for your service!" On November 11th.
Let’s not forget the amount of innocent people that were caught by his bullets and bombs
My heart goes out to this young man. He needs help dealing w these new difficulties.
Thank you for having the courage to share. Your testimony, which I’ve watched about a hundred or more times, has pulled me back from the brink.
I'm with you Brother. We have your 6.
The fact that his wife said, do it or I'll leave....
Instead of saying, let's do this together and show support
I'm glad you got help. Thank you for your service.
Thank you for sharing all you did brother. God bless.
I feel bad for people who have PTSD I once experience it even though I wasn't in war I got scared of dying scared of all my friends,family, and me dying I just feel so sorry for Blanco Thank you
shutup caveman
go write on some walls or some shit
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 go write in a prison cell or something
I too had it. I haven’t been to war.
I’m in the process of healing. I stopped having flashbacks, I’m sleeping better and having nice dreams too. I didn’t get medicated.
I still have anxiety and weird automated reactions like yelling all of a sudden, can’t sit still, and negative thoughts about people and the world. but I started loving myself again.
I hope I never go back there. It was hell.
I'm proud of him. My brother had to go through that as well, and he was ashamed of it for a while. He got violent though(he also went the drinking rout). Seeking help isn't a weakness, it's a strength to know you don't have to go through it alone. I hope more people see this interview, it's not bs, it's an honest man telling you how it is.
Poor soldiers.That is just breaking my heart.They have my respect for all they go through for us.
God bless you. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for your sacrifices and service
SGNT Blanco, God bless you. Your service is appreciated immensely; stay strong. I'm sure we can all agree, we love you.
Osmin Gallegos nope
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 Hey why don't you quit being a bitch and replying to every comment who is happy for this good man. Just quit and say nothing if you can't think of anything good but negativity
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 Stfu and stop replying to every single comment you little bitch. Have some respect.
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 get a life bro
Can’t imagine what he’s going through right now.
Probably he is a statistic now
you went through hell and back. the military really does puts you through a lot. a lot of soldiers get depression, and really bad ptsd but it takes A LOT for someone to admit that they need help. im really glad you got help! you’re strong and thank you am for your service !
Thankyou for sharing your story. Very pleased you still alive.prays goes to you from new Zealand
God bless you
god wont bless killers :)
Balls to the wall
Dragon Lover hes not a killer the target deserved it.
Dragon Lover you’re Christian? You ever read the Bible? God justified war all the time in the Bible. Sometimes war has to be fought to keep peace
“Some guys.. like the good guys.. like most of the good friends .. They didn’t make it home so..”. Realest shit I heard in a while
Hope you are well, I struggle every day. Thanks for sharing brother.
Stay with us Blanco. We all need and love ya man!
love you blanco you know that bro
You are a soldier, one who defends us. If you are not strong, then how can we be strong? A solider must be more important and respected than a president. It's because of a solider that we all can sleep peacefully. And Blanco, you should be proud of yourself for being one. There are difficulties for everyone. But don't let those obstacles take over you. You live for a purpose and if you believe that you are living in the right path, then you shouldn't be worried about anything. You are strong, I am strong, we all are strong.
Sometimes it just the brain doing wrong with the hormon balance shit and it makes you feel bad, thats why drugs (or alcohol when you don't seek medical help) can help .
This Warrior IS Vibrating and I appreciate his Honesty...MilitantCrip
First of all Thank you for your service and sacrifices! Im sorry your soul needed to experience this!! Please make a full circle and help others that have suffered. You could truly understand them and that is the best way to help!! As you heal others you will heal yourself more and more!!
Our military goes through more than any person will ever know. The things they see and do. Going to places you’ve never even heard of and you don’t even know who you’re fighting against anymore. I’m sure it fucks with you a lot. These guys sacrifice family time and peace of mind for what? A country that won’t even take care of them. Truly is sad. I hope this man can find at least a little bit of peace.
How about the innocent lives in the country destroyed by your military?
I appreciate this mans service and contribution to our nation. Thank you.
Have him bend over so you can kiss his butt cheeks some more
It is so brave of you to get in front of the camera and tell your truth. Now bc u are getting help you can further your healing by spending time with others who are also experiencing close to, if not the exact same difficulties, in their lives as well bc it takes one to know one. You never know the profound, positive impact you may have with other vets and to be able to reach them on a personal level like this may be just what gets them through another day!! I thank you for your service - God bless you and your family bc they (ur family) have suffered too 👏👏
Stay blessed bro..very courageous of you to share this. You are strong beyomd measure.
Human beings are not natural killers, if we were we wouldn't have shit like battle fatigue and PTSD, kids of 16+ wouldn't have to turned into killing machines, taught how to kill someone in vague and short instructions like "aim for the centre of the mass" instead of "kill that human being".
Its the reason why specialised training had to be introduced to make soldiers actually kill, as orginally many didn't fire at the enermy to kill.
Need to find out the actual statistics from the first world war, to the second and Vietnam, I know gradually more soldiers fired their weapons to kill because of new training techniques.
War isn't natural, it occurs because of shit like a lack of resources (That's literally why the first human tribes started fighting each other because they needed resources to build and to feed themselves), because of power, greed and imperalistic bullshit.
As Harry Patch said "War is nothing more then organised murder" and if politicians want to go to war, they should be the ones to fight not poor fuckers like this guy.
Make it into a boxing match?
What's your take on Selective Service?
@Ethan Bonefas Then why do soldiers have PTSD?🤔And your history is wrong. Many indian tribes looked at physical violence as the last resort. Most notably the Iroquois. Humans are not natural killers. It's why they say once you take a person's life, you're never the same afterwards.
Oh yeah I heard about that statement from Harry Patch
Any politician who supports war in foreign countries should 100% be on the front lines themselves. Fuck them.
I was in and out of the hospital at fort campbell for about 10-12 months. I was drinking heavily, my marriage fell apart, and it seemed as if i were in a dark hole, stuck. I was the same way as blanco as i knew there was a problem with me but i didnt wanna look like a wuss at the big bad 1-506 asking for help cuz my mental health was deteriorating. I was very close to going off the edge when i finally seeked out help. 4 years later the symptoms pop up every now and then but cannabis has helped me tremendously. Keep ur head up blanco!!
i respect you for getting through that
Thank you, for standing strong. Not just in areas most wouldn't, but also helping yourself after the fact! Just so you can share your testimony! Lord bless this man and all the others that stand strong for all of us at home!
He's very brave Man to talk about his PTSD ,bless you xx
My only Son is a wounded Combat veteran, his body came back alive and I was so happy, but he was lost to me. I haven’t seen him in two years. I went to visit him, loved him, tried to help him, he was so abusive and said the most hurtful things. It feels like a lost my Son in that war. I love him so much, he refuses to get any help with counselors. And now he won’t speak to me. 💔
Smack his ass.. tell him not to disrespect his mother
Do you realize that smacking him will only make it worse he I bet he still cares for his mom he just wants to be left alone wanting to be alone is a symptom of PTSD
💔😪too.
bud ani That doesn’t seem like a good idea tbh but it might just work, who knows.
I can relate with him. I've done 2 tours.
r3ggi3000 same man. The Marine Corps was the best experience of my life. I have no regrets. Oprah!
@@schlinge-fling What the fuck are you talking about? Oprah?
@@rupertplum1709 i think he means hoorah
Wish I could hug you now .
Bro , been through this.
We will overcome this....we will overcome man...we will. !
His face shows all the hatred/regrets/angry sadness the war has left him. I've never been to war, but when I lost my father I had similar symptoms, trauma. Only time will heal my man 🙏
@SGT Blanco - You may not remember me but I served with you in 1/36 IN 1st AD before your deployment to Afghanistan. You remembered me from our time at Ft. Cambell when I first got to the unit. I didn't deploy with you guys on that deployment because I had reenlisted to go to Ft. Benning, and PCSd a month or so after you guys left.
10 years later I am scrolling through youtube and I see your face. I hope you are well brother and I hope that you know there are many that are going through the same thing.
I ended up being Medically retired after 11 years for PTSD and received 100% from the VA. After many, many years of therapy and counseling, I still have issues stemming from my tours in Baghdad. Everyday is a struggle, but know that there is hope and it does get better. Stay strong brother.
SSG (R) Patrick McIlhenny
I was with blanco on his first deployment. Went headed to striker together. His happy mood made it better
Don't go to war. You'll die from the inside out
someone has to do it like someone has to clean out the sewer from time to time nobody wants to risk getting shot for about 8.25 an hour but someone has to or else you wouldnt be able to sit in peace in your home
But if the Military tells you that you have to go, you have to follow orders. Once you join the military, you'll never be your old self. You'll be a different person. PTSD takes a Toll on you when you get back from deployment
Prince of king Im gonna rot by age anyway. Better to burn out than rust. Metal-1, out.
Watch path's of Glory; It shows how soldiers felt during WW1 and the experiences they endured. War can change a person, we lose our innocence, but it doesn't mean we arent human. We would feel the same way if we were in Blanco shoes.
what do u expect? how can u expect to sleep peacefully at night and have a stable mind when you know you have taken souls of thousands of innocent lives...stupid people. your countries don't even rate youse thats why there are homeless veterans lol
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It's very brave of this man to talk about his depression.n a step towards coming out of it.we r born to love an when grown an have ti face such things as war it changes r spirit.depression can b healed with love.much love n blessings to this man.I hope his journey n life takes him to a higher place n his depression leaves an his soul can find peace n love.thanks for the vid :-)
9:44 I felt this... I’ve been there.
One of the things i'm worried about when i go into combat.
Because you're a coward.
Jett Jordan have you served kid?? I was in the U.S Navy 5th fleet do you even know how feels to actually fight when you know the enemy can kill you within a single gun do do?? Oh wait your a sack of shit that never served and is to scared and all you do is just stay on the internet all day and say retarted shit
Jett Jordan you’re a pussy, you under everybody’s comments talkin that shit knowin you the biggest puss on here
@@johnjingleheimerschmitt9356 why don't you join the army huh?
That's what I thought fucking pussy
@@lil_rabbit4045 hes a wuss obviously because he aint replying