I Visited the Most Suicidal Town in the World (Greenland)
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2022
- I visited Tasiilaq, Greenland, which has a high suicidal rate. I explored the town, and heard people's stories.
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Hello everyone,
I just revisited Vittus in Tasiilaq on year later and just uploaded the film to my channel! Check it out!
i had this vid in my watch later for months and finally been going thru it while i work. i guess i finally watched this at the perfect time
nice!
thank you for making this video
I am glad you too are still friends,i think your friendship to him it's important since you don't come from same place,same background.i hope there won't be more suicide
Come to america and visit !
Thanks Luke! It was a pleasure to meet you!
@Vittus Mathiassen Upload videos bro, show the world your life and feelings
I hope you are doing okay Vittus !!
Thank you guys!
wishing you a great future Vittus
thank you for sharing vittus!! all the best to you and your loved ones!!❤
i'm from greenland. we have high rates of suicide because of the lack of mental health facilities and also activites for kids and teenagers. this is also why crime rate is high, people have nothing else to do.
Just out of curiosity, what type of crime? Is it theft and vandalism or more violent crime?
@@ifjchsiwocjcjs4378 high murder rates, lots of violence and r***pe sadly, and also more minor crimes such as vandalism
@@ifjchsiwocjcjs4378 Looks like there isn’t much going for the town. The jobs probably don’t pay much, and the residents just feel trapped there. Somewhere almost desolate, isolated, all alone in a small town in the middle of nowhere.
@@ifjchsiwocjcjs4378 it’s almost like a cruel joke, or some sort of story. A place so beautiful, a place where it’s residents live quiet lives of solitude and sadness
What do the general population in greenland do for living?
"We don't have to talk about this if you don't want to." Thank you for caring about the people you interview.
He seems so superficial
They just need to start groups and activities for the younger people and use those lights that help for depression, in areas that don’t get sunlight
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@@redblue5140 just do better. ;-)
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I loved how sincere the creator of this film was. He could immediately pick up on the sadness of the gentleman despite his smiles. What an amazing soul.
Bible says the heart is desperately wicked , so no even people who seem good have a wicked heart wich longs for bad things, thats why people do suicide, Jesus tells us that we have to be born again trough believing HE died for us and GOD raised HIM from the death and being baptised, and you will get the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, and you will gain everlasting life
The advertisement at the end kind of ruin that sincerity for me personally. The guy he hung out with was sincere though.
@@HiartmanDavoed No, screw you. This is a genuinely good guy who simply struggles in life. Stop going around telling people that he has a wicked heart and needs to be more religious, you jerk.
Economic challenges, such as high unemployment rates, limited job opportunities, and financial difficulties, can also contribute to feelings of despair and hopelessness. These circumstances can leave individuals feeling trapped and unable to improve their situation, which may increase the risk of suicidal tendencies.
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it’d be amazing if you could return him the favor and travel to your homecity with him and show him how different the world can be
Brilliant
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boosting this up
That's cruel. Have a small taste of a better life, but then go back where you came from
@@Ronkyort0dox I rather go with him and have one of the best week of my life seeing and experiencing the rest of the world and cherish it for what it is than to stay and just think about what the world could be
I grew up in Alaska, this resonates a lot, the dark winters, the cold, nothing to do and many turn to drinking and it spirals from there. I think people who haven't lived in these kinds of places struggle to understand how much an effect constant darkness can have.
Same
Northern Michigan is very similar
Seems to happen in a lot of small, and more specifically, isolated communities…towns..regions of the earth. When your surrounded by the same people day in and out, don’t have much to do for physical activity, and a small town with nowhere to really go and explore, then it’s no wonder this happens.
Same In Finland
I live in Pennsylvania, and our winter months just hit me so differently than the summer months. I couldn't imagine it being that way for the whole year!
I like your interviewing style. You dont dominate the filming. You let the environment and its people speak for themselves.
Bible says the heart is desperately wicked , so no even people who seem good have a wicked heart wich longs for bad things, thats why people do suicide, Jesus tells us that we have to be born again trough believing HE died for us and GOD raised HIM from the death and being baptised, and you will get the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, and you will gain everlasting life
Setting foot in the most suicidal town was a decision made after contemplating the importance of shedding light on the mental health crisis and its global implications. Greenland's alarming suicide rates have been extensively reported, but I felt the dire need to experience this phenomenon firsthand and understand the complex challenges faced by the residents of this isolated outpost.
@HiartmanDavoed that had nothing to do with this video. Get out of here
I second that ❤❤😊
as a 17 year old girl sitting in her dark room watching this at 4 AM, I needed this. It touched my heart.
How do I reach out to? I'm 23 and I want to be your friend
Stay strong sisi 💪 ❤
Are u okay
Why up at 4 AM? Having a good sleep cycle is very important to your well-being.
@@goofbones6999Facts
Lack of sunshine + cold weather is a recipe for sadness. It's quite prevalent here in Canada as well.
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I'm glad someone mentioned. I've lived in rural Ontario all my life and currently live in a town with 1000 people and this video resonated with me because it's just as depressing. I crave city life. My life saving factor right now is a trip to meet my long distance partner in the States but if that fails, I'm just gonna be so defeated.
@@ashleymaddison5156 hang in there my friend. I know it can be tough to always remember that things will look up.
@@esparda07 Thank you so much
1 in 5 canadians have a mental illness. Plus -35 winters
As someone who struggles with seasonal depression, I can see why people who live in cold and dark places may feel a lot more depressed than others. Even when I feel absolutely awful, standing outside in the sun has always helped, even if just a tiny bit. I can't imagine what it's like to live in such a secluded and dark area
Weird how few people know something about a lack of light. I'm shocked by the comment section to be honest
I can’t imagine living somewhere that’s permanently dark for a portion of the year. I’m from the uk and I really struggle in winter even when it’s only light from 8am-3pm.
I lived in tasiilaq from 2010 to 2012, and I can tell you that it’s not as dark as people might think.
At the darkest days of the year there’s sun from 10 am to 3 pm.
I know it’s darker than pretty much all other places, but people have a tendency to think it’s just complete total darkness up there.
Well I’m just curious, do you really think living with heat, humidity and sunshine for more than 9 months a year feels pleasant? May not cause seasonal depression as such but it causes a lot of misery and discomfort which increases frustration levels amongst the population. Don’t forget, places with the highest year round sunshine (like the tropical south of India) also come with heat, dust, noise, pollution, humidity and mosquitoes. It’s always a tradeoff
I’m the opposite, I fell happier in the winter and miserable any other season
Vittus is so gentle and caring! Literally cried on the sad scene 😭 These people deserve more happiness and joy
Bible says the heart is desperately wicked , so no even people who seem good have a wicked heart wich longs for bad things, thats why people do suicide, Jesus tells us that we have to be born again trough believing HE died for us and GOD raised HIM from the death and being baptised, and you will get the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, and you will gain everlasting life
@@HiartmanDavoed I'm so confused reading this ;-;
@@natas74d7this person is projecting all over the comment section. They seem unwell.
@@rebeccaspratling2865 😂
The lessons learned from this visit extend far beyond Greenland's icy shores. Understanding the complexities that contribute to the mental health crisis in this town is crucial for creating effective strategies to combat this issue on a global scale. Identifying and addressing the root causes, providing accessible mental health resources, and fostering a sense of unity and belonging are essential steps towards tackling this pervasive issue.
"Just talk about feelings." It sounds so simple but it is actually the root of a lot of male depression. Talking about your feelings isn't weak and it isn't pathetic. It's actually one of the hardest things you can do. It takes balls to be able to open up and speak about how you feel.
If you feel lonely, or if you are feeling like you don't matter, do what Vittus has done and find a way to talk about how you're feeling, you'll be amazed how much you have to share.
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6:12 When you offer up your home to a complete stranger, take them on a tour, invite them into your family and have them over to celebrations, only to say in despair: “I want to be a good person.” That line really hit hard. To have that much evidence that your heart is filled with kindness and you have so much to good to offer the world, yet somehow convinced that the world would be better off if you were never born. That’s the real difference between sadness and depression, at least to me anyway.
That's a good way to put it. Some people who are depressed also feel like awful people so they push everyone away.
So it's nice to see people like Vituss showing us the other side of the coin to depression. The kindness he shared is not unnoticed.
As someone who grew up on National Parks in remote regions and finally a small town in Australia, I understand that trapped feeling. I think they would heavily benefit from maybe a local movie night, I personally create animations and world building to create worlds that interest me. And it’s okay if I’m not living the life I envision for these shows because it feels like an escape into a reality that takes the adventure straight to me.
I think the isolation helped in my world building because it’s almost like I’m always working off imagination.
I can see countries Cleary with the internet but I can never know what that town or country is like, so I can draw inspiration off the stories I hear from these places and make a world out of it. I never feel like my days are repeating when working on these projects because everyday I’m sitting down and writing the next location, dialogue or draw the next few frames it feels like a completely new day in the world I make.
I think the people in Alaska could use some creativity in their youth and towns, art encapsulates everything we can’t in reality!
I would love to one day start a studio an hire people in places like this to envision their perspective, idc if they have any skills in art or not, it’s the mind that has all the art inside it
To me, it sounds more like the isolation in any place you live is the main issue. People all around the world commit suicide. You can be depressed in the loveliest of places.
If you are living in a domestic abuse situation with no where to go, you are also in a prison.
I live in a very cold city in Canada - it’s been 69 years. I suffered from depression, but it had nothing to do with the weather. It runs in my family.
Growing up in winter was brutally cold and life went on - school, work, parties. I was a swimmer and later became better at skating and took up skiing.
Nobody really looked forward to winter, but there it was, every year. Dark leaving for school in the morning and dark returning home. I guess having 8 siblings helped - always something going on. Plus a large extended family.
And when there is daylight, the sun is shining most of the winter. I had a friend who moved from Northern Ontario to Vancouver. It was raining and she kept waiting for it to stop. Not for a month - she was severely depressed. She said maybe it was freezing cold where she came from, but she missed the sun. ( And it’s usually sunny on the very coldest days )
Isolation can happen in large, busy cities. Loneliness is becoming so prevalent, especially with the elderly. I think some people die of loneliness.
That being said, I have 3 siblings who live in warmer climates and never come to visit in the winter. When they came for our Dad being ill and dying - they remembered how much they hated the cold.
One brother always said he would move to a warmer climate when he was able to and he did. And I have one son who also wants to live in a warm climate. He’s partway there in a much warmer city in Canada.
@@dynamopirate470 good point, the self isolation piece is huge
Their guts are all fucked up. Their ancestors used to eat tons of rotten food, which produces a lot of serotonin
This just shows how much the lack of sun light can affect people but im glad this community is staying strong
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I am thinking the same.I also see no trees or greenery,. Perhaps gardening or planting and taking care of some vegetation can keep them busy.
Yes. Also the alcohol wouldn't help..it would give them a high and then hit even lower and also causes inflammation in the brain and decreasing blood flow in and to the brain which is vital for mental health and emotional well being.
Thought about that. But I think they feel trapped also. I see less sun than they do. But I'm able to leave my situation if I choose to. I also use high-lumen incandescent growing bulbs in my apartment. Far more soothing than fluorescent or LED.
@@seedsandpaperleavesmy guess is thats the reason they turn to alcohol. Then the alcohol makes it worse
What a kind soul this man is. I hope his environment doesn’t consume him someday. I truly hope he finds happiness again
I think he should relocate out of that country.
Amen❤
Sometimes it’s not about giving them good advice it’s about being open to listening.
theres such a sad energy coming from the whole town, you can tell how it's a constant cycle. being that the population is so small, probably every single person that inhabits it knows at least one person who has committed suicide :( they continue despite carrying that grief, i cant even imagine the guilt of wanting to move away but cant because your whole family lives there, or you know someone who's died there and you don't want to leave them be. It may be a beautiful place, but it carries such sad stories
Although this video is sad. And what Vittus is going through sucks. This video is a bit of a overexaggeratation. I live in Greenland and it's really not that bad as people make it seem.
@@frkimei8060 I often want to move further north. But I get very depressed form long dark days.
Even here in the Netherlands where we don’t have dark winters like yours, the fact that sun is up at 9am and gone at 5pm really drake me down. In the arctic it hardly even gets properly light in the winter. I don’t think I could deal with that. But I do want to visit, Greenland and Iceland. They both look so stunning and unique. All the best up north! ❤
@@CallousCoder Netherlands is literally my favorite country and I wish I could go there tbh
@@frkimei8060 come for a visit then, I feel like the Netherlands is a great country to visit and stay in for a short while. Having lived here for a couple years myself, I feel like its not entirely feasible to stay for life unless you have quite a lot of money sadly.
Greenland is not too bad. It’s a beautiful place with lots of happy people. There is a high suicide rate, as well as depression rate and alcohol issues. Yes it can be sad, but it is overall pretty nice 👍
mate the way you share humanity. It's just stunning
definitely
i agree, i just wished i could change or share something to the magnitude he could
Your comment made me subscribe to his channel….and I don’t know anything about this dude!!! (As yet) 😀
@@dudecpt same!
Yea I love how its not exploiting the suicide aspect and create big shock value. It's real and it's human and it's so strong!
(Hope it makes sense, im not enlish and capturing the feeling I got from this is really hard haha)
a word of comfort for Vitus:
Pain and suffering are always inevitable for large intelligence and a deep heart
Ahh Dostoevsky
@@thecoolhuman219 old wisdom is lways good wisdom. no matteer the source :)
@@scar445 “We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight”
I saw this vlog several months back. The pain and depression of this person has been kind of permanently etched in my mind. Every once in a while his words pop-up in my mind. I just want to say to the people living in such harsh conditions especially the person in the video that sir you are not alone. You have now a new friend thanks to this young vlogger. I can't do much but I request you to please never forget that people like me are with you in your journey of life. God bless everyone. Keep fighting. You are a hero.
It is sad more people won’t see this due to it being flagged as sensitive content. Which it truly is but it is the kind that needs to be heard. I’m lucky enough to see a snippet on Snapchat and came to CZcams to get the full thing. True quality and moving content. It is not about how viral your content is but how valuable and there is true value in this.
Yeah I really wish it wasn’t flagged as well, because this video probably would’ve performed really well. It’d also be cool knowing more people would learn about this place
I might I can see why y'know,I don't think a kid should see people killing themselves because of their problem also to be that depressing
Im here because youtube recommended this video lol
Right.. just like the man said. We have to talk about these things.
I have yet to see evidence that flagged content is recommended less. If I had to guess, as we’re all guessing bc YT doesn’t disclose it, flagged content is prob just a bit less recommended to users under 18.
I spent two weeks in Greenland and it was surreal. The scenery is out of this world but what's striking is how tiny we are in such vast landscapes, so sparsely populated. We spent a few days in one of the biggest towns (just a few thousands inhabitants) but quickly you had seen everything. I understand how they can feel trapped, and also the lack of sunlight in winter is challenging for physical and mental health. But oddly, everyone seemed so happy. We had the chance of attending a concert, and they were all dancing and smiling. Everyone was so welcoming, engaged in conversation with us, or just greeted us as we walked the streets.
Well yeah i noticed that they look happy but what causes them to have drinking problem and high suicidal rates? Maybe they look happy but they just don't show it out their unhappiness due to respect for others. Or maybe they all know the boredom of living in isolation. Its crazy to put ourselves in their shoes where you circled the entire town in that short 5 mile drive. Its like living on a movie set like the truman show
@@woodkey1 I don't think the community would allow anyone who's suffering to be identified in a video online. So, besides the population we see, how many people aren't actively a part of the community? I havn't watched yet tho. The video title kind of messes with my head. I don't like how it's said.
Despite their heavy burden, the people of this town demonstrated remarkable strength and resilience. The stories of survival, friendship, and community support revealed their tenacity and determination to overcome the darkness that has plagued their lives.
I hope he's OK.. Depression is no joke.. I lost my brother to depression.. Wish I talk to him when he's still alive and don't become busy with my own life..
I love how you let the video breathe so the viewer can draw their own conclusions. Totally fascinating and inspiring
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But any video is prone to a viewer drawing their own conclusions, just because a video may outline facts it doesn't mean the viewer has to agree or see eye to eye.
@@YTviewer118 calm down
The problem that many in Greenland face is that it’s hard to leave and it’s so isolated especially if you are a native Greenlander. Greenland is a place of immense beauty but life there is hard and get boring very quick.
Boredom is why people there drink. If there was no alcohol, people would be more motivated to become wealthier and leave or do better things, rather than think of "fun" things to do to pass the time. Every day. Wasting any money they could be saving.
@@kyles5513 It's not working like that. Yes, they might be more productive (but not exactly wealthier since they live in a remote region without opportunities) but it's not going to change their situation in a meaningful way. They will still be "trapped" there for many reasons and feel that all the time.
@@kyles5513 it's really not that simple. I live in New Zealand & although it's beautiful, we still have poverty. It's impossible to save money when you're poor. If you buy a car it's normally a dunger, which costs all your money to keep running. You can't afford to rent a nice house, so you spend all your money trying to keep dry & warm. If you don't - you end up getting sick. You can't afford proper food and that also affects your health. All your friends, family & neighbors are in the same situation & that's depressing 😔. These are the things that make people want to drink & do drugs. It's not because they're not trying hard enough. It's because they get sick of trying & never getting anywhere. Come to New Zealand, we have poverty. Jamaica, Australia, anywhere. Poverty is Everywhere! It's not boredom or laziness & it's definitely not easy. Don't ever think that it is.
@@kyles5513 "Boredom is why people there drink." Absolutely not, I can tell you don't know much about Greenland just by reading your comment. I am Greenlandic, born and raised in Sisimiut (West Greenland), I am one of those who rarely drink and it's not because I'm not bored...
@@Ingemann. then you're one of the lucky ones I suppose
I’ve been to Greenland before. I’m not surprised that there is so much suicide. It feels so isolated there. Every single day I was there I got sadder and sadder. It was just the same thing and endless mountains and forest and it just a weird feeling.
You’ve never been there lol. Only an extremely tiny patch of stunted forest growth exists in a small valley in the south
@@Lana-pf5ce oh shit your right I went to Iceland my bad 😂
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When I graduated from high school, I decided to took a gap year. I lived in a place where surrounded by outstanding mountains and nature. Around the first months, I felt like this is what I truly wanted for so long. I loved every morning. I didn't even have to set an alarm, and I still can woke up early and felt so fresh. But did the same thing every single day, I become so depressed. Some nights I woke up at midnight and found myself have cried so hard. I felt like I have been in trapped of the beauty. My life was beautiful back then, but it had no taste. I had no friends or people to interact with.
I think it's not really about where you live, but it's about who you live with. To those who are struggling with solitude, please find someone to talk with. Do not keep it alone. People were born to share things just like Luke just shared this story to us.
Thank you for this amazing clip, Luke. It just touched me so much♥
i'm introvert, for me it feels like with my phone and laptop only, it's already make my day. if i go to trip to somewhere, i feel comfortable going alone. recent covid lockdown have no effect to my mood. But, i want to know. will I get depression in the future if i keep going on like this?
@@kammmmal211 Most of the time I feel very fine with being alone. But at the end of the day, people need to interact with someone. You can literally spend most of the time with yourself, but at least take some time to talk with your family, friends, or people who you love. Wish you all the best.
Happiness is only real when shared. Remember that.
@@kammmmal211 I'm also heavily introverted. Normally I'm fine being alone. But sometimes, you'll suddenly feel like you need to share something with someone. That you'll want to make some kind of connection. And often that's extremely difficult, if it's possible at all to begin with. I recently got to that point myself and I've been struggling so much ever since, and the few connections I had have been strained by that. Some even broke, leaving me in a worse situation than before.
I spent most of my life actively avoiding those connections, partly by choice, but mostly because of past trauma, being bullied for being different and weird and quiet. Being hurt by friends who abandoned me. Not wanting to get bullied or hurt again. But that's no way to live.
I say this because I genuinely believe it: Find the smallest number of close friends that you can feel comfortable with, friends that you can trust with your life, and talk to about anything, and who'll be there for you when you need them. Friends who are more family than your actual family. Then have a few more beyond that, but not so many that you can't keep up with them all. If you can do that, your happiness will, for the most part, be stable. It takes work on your part, and for me, it's the hardest thing I've ever done. I still haven't been able to. But it's, I think, the most important thing for happiness and stability in said happiness.
Or go the exact opposite route, become a hermit, and live cut off from the rest of the world, but do it completely. Live out in the forest so far from other people that you'll never see another human being again for the rest of your life. Don't go to the store, don't have a phone or computer or electricity, live self-sufficiently off the land. If you don't go insane from the isolation, you'll never need another person again for anything. An exception can be made for a significant other, and maybe future children with them, if you want.
Or, for an extrovert, do the exact opposite. Try to befriend as many willing people as you can. I can't give any advice on this as I personally think it's a bad idea, but someone else might think differently.
And that's the thing. Everyone is different. Your needs and wants are your own. Only you can decide what's best for you. These are just the suggestions of a random girl you don't even know and will probably never talk to again. The choice in the end is yours and yours alone. Regardless of your choice, I hope you live a life full of happiness and that you do so in good health.
@@StormTheSquid thank you for the advice, I will give it some thought. There is someone out there that is in a more bad situation than what I'm in. I'm grateful for what i have.
I pray for your mental and physical wellbeing. Hope we will walk on the right route to happiness. Take a walk sometimes and don't think too much, it will help.
We may not see each other, but it's nice to have conversations with strangers
This shows that you could be in the most beautiful place in the world, but if you feel lonely and isolated there, in the end it means nothing. Rest In Peace to everyone who lived there.
Yes Prayer, Repentance of one's sins is essential as otherwise we leave ourselves open to attacks from satan and his demons.
Really great video you got a new sub
@-Random- trusting in god and the bible/any religion has saved people from suicide
Happiness is coming from inside, and is a God gifted thing, I bet you now a days you can ask to any rich person in the world, most of them is not happy about there lives, cuz they all forget religion, COVID-19 is also another example (if it's a man made or from nature) of loneliness as we see in lockdowns, the good thing about religion is that, when you reach all height(everything) in the world, it leave us a question is there anything else, and the answer is only religion and belief which gives peace to your hearts and souls, , so always stay positive, humble, kind and merciful to other beings around you and never been revengeful(if you keep taking revenge, the other person will do some it's like a loop that never ends its keeps destroying the future generations in the world, and only the person with the heart of forgiveness will break this loop).
I would say, "Rest in peace to everyone who died there".
I genuinely don't know if I've watched a better CZcams video than this. From the bottom of my heart, this is absolutely phenomenal.
Bible says the heart is desperately wicked , so no even people who seem good have a wicked heart wich longs for bad things, thats why people do suicide, Jesus tells us that we have to be born again trough believing HE died for us and GOD raised HIM from the death and being baptised, and you will get the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, and you will gain everlasting life
High unemployment rates, poverty, and limited economic opportunities are prevalent in Greenland. Economic struggles can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and a lack of purpose, further exacerbating mental health issues
This was a wonderful video. Kudos to Vitus for being open to you and sharing not just his home and life but feelings.
Bible says the heart is desperately wicked , so no even people who seem good have a wicked heart wich longs for bad things, thats why people do suicide, Jesus tells us that we have to be born again trough believing HE died for us and GOD raised HIM from the death and being baptised, and you will get the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, and you will gain everlasting life
@@HiartmanDavoed Well yeah. But there's good in the heart as well. We can't prove them to be secretly holding sinister feelings and thoughts or not. And the action to seek that proof would be sinister. People commit suicide because they believe in something very strongly. I can't speak for others. I know I believe God is keeping me here. But I know there are moments where my faith is tested. For people who do not have strong roots in religion, they do not know what is keeping them here. And when they are tested, they are not protected. We need to protect them until their roots grow deep into the earth. The earth being the joy we can find in our lives, then we can say, "Thank god", because this person can now live. In the moment, whether they are with God or not, if they are alive, then that is good. When we are talking about suicide, we need to recognize the pain in the person's heart. They feel shame. In some cultures, suicide is seen as redemption for shame. It isn't. But it shows that people believe they need to punish themselves. By telling them they have a wicked heart which longs for bad things, what can they learn? Most people already have experienced being told something similar.
I don't expect anyone to protect a stranger or care for them. But the least we can do is empathize and treat them with compassion. Because when a human thinks they are worthless, dishonorable, or wicked in the heart. the person might begin to dissociate and hate themself. I cannot definitely say what is the right way to approach someone who is struggling with thoughts of hurting themself. I can say they're human, and being human comes with complexity. To an outsider's eye, what can they see? What can they know? God knows. God Loves humanity because there are qualities to love and appreciate. Please look into yourself and recognize the feelings that led you to write.
If you can, watch "Errementari". It's a movie about a Blacksmith who made a contract with a demon so he could come back alive from WW1 to his wife. But it went terribly wrong. He chose to do a very bad thing by hurting someone, and unintentionally without thought, he hurt his wife. A person he never wanted to hurt. The blacksmith captured the demon before his soul could be collected, and for a very long time the blacksmith tortured the demon, in retaliation towards his own mistakes. Another character in the movie, is a little girl. Her mother committed suicide from hanging. Other children and adults tell the little girl her mother is in hell, and her mother is of the devil's kin. The way they speak, does not treat the mother as someone worth mourning, but a sinner deserving punishment. The little girl endures, she retaliates. And finds herself wanting to go to hell to be with her mother. She does not understand what hell is. She does not understand what a demon is. She does not understand trickery.
The blacksmiths home is known to the people in town. They can see how the blacksmith has created defensive measures all around his property. A large fence with metal spikes along the top circling around his house and yard. A heavy gate, with signs all over telling people to stay out. What they can't see inside the fenced area, are jaw spring traps set up in various spots. His home was turned into a compound, all to prevent the demon from escaping. But the towns people don't know about the demon. At one point the little girl and a few boys are near the blacksmiths compound. one boy takes the girls doll, a memento from her mother, and tears it apart, throwing the head into the blacksmiths compound.
The doll is important to her. So, she enters the blacksmiths compound through the underground aqueduct, which allows water flow to a watermill that powers the blacksmiths forge. She gets in and finds the doll head while moving past the traps while unaware of them. But then she hears the chilling screams echo from the blacksmiths house. The little girl, from desires and feelings unspoken, decided to wait till the blacksmith went to sleep. Then she snuck inside and took a peek. Inside, she approaches the blacksmiths room, she sees him asleep and silently walks to another part of the house, wondering where the origin of the scream was, she spoke up softly, saying hello and asking if someone is there, the demon heard her and took the form of an innocent. A young boy. The boy calls out to her. The little girl hears him and looks to the direction of the weak voice. It's behind a door chained shut. But there's a small, barred window to look through. Inside the room she sees a young boy sitting in a cage, beside it there are many tools meant for torture. The boy asks her for help. The girl decides to help him. Upon the disguised demon's instruction, the girl retrieves the keys to unlock the door to his cell. Obviously, she frees the boy. Then he drops the act. The demon appears as a horned servant of the devil again. A pronged spear in head, red skin, two horns, a tail, and a pair of feet like that of a goat. Terrified, the girl screams, and the demons snatches her in an attempt to take her soul to hell.
The noise startles the blacksmith awake. And he meets the demon before he can exit the house. The blacksmith fights to stop the demon from taking the girls soul. But the demon escapes out of the house, running and chanting that he will be getting the blacksmiths soul next, then suddenly the demon steps into a spring trap and screams. The blacksmith cages the demon again and cares for the girl's wounds. The little girl had fallen and hit her head when the demon dropped to the ground. While unconscious, she rests.
Later in the movie, the demon convinces the little girl to come with him to hell. To free him so he could reunite the little girl with her mother in hell. The little girl was told to be wary of the demon, to not listen to him. But when a moment comes where the demon can whisper into her ear, he does.
In the movie there are a lot of "Hollywood" religious themes. Above I've written my description of the scenes, I feel are important in telling a story that is not far from reality. In the movie, the blacksmith does save the little girl, by going into hell and ringing a golden bell to stun the demons. Before he went to hell, he convinced the demon to return the girls soul. They made another transaction maybe. I don't remember... But while the blacksmith is ringing the bell, the demon brought the girl's soul back. And the demon continued to walk on earth. Because he can't go back to hell. I didn't want to mention the end, or the weird parts where it seems like the movie is acting as the devil's tongue by "humanizing" demons through comedy. I don't care much for it. The story felt kind of ruined. But when you can correlate the physical representation of a demon being caught by a spring trap with the intended metaphor, it's pretty great, and less imposing. The movie is full of them.
Also, what I wrote is based on what I could remember of the movie. I just spent two hours writing this. It's six am....
Greenland is a remote and geographically isolated region, with harsh weather conditions and limited access to resources and services. The isolation and extreme environment can negatively impact mental health, leading to feelings of loneliness and despair.
I lost the love my life to suicide almost 3 years ago. He was a native from a small island in Alaska (we meet as friends in high school in the lower 48, 8 years earlier) We talked almost everyday, and I knew the isolation he felt there wasn’t good for his mental health. One day I missed his call; and 3 days later I got the call he was gone. I don’t know why this video was recommend to me; but I haven’t felt this close to him in a while. I still carry a lot of guilt, but I know now that he is free of the unimaginable mental pain he was carrying.
A message to the one I lost:
I love you Erik, and thank you for all the joy you gave me. And I’m sorry I couldn’t take your pain away.❤
Omg. I am sorry about hearing this i also lost my first Bestfriend when i came to Germany i was 18 my friend was 19yrs old she was 8 when her mother brought her in Germany . As what i know her she was a Person with great and Strong Personality ,she never shown me her weakness i was sad when i Moved to Germany at the Age of 17 i had no friends untill i meet her my World Change. We were like Sister's when the Day it was Happened we were supposed to go out to Play Billiard but it was Winter and it was already dark at 4pm i fall asleep when she called . The nxt Day when i was at school i was feeling weird my mind keep saying me to go home . When i got home actualy my friend wu'd call me when we both finished school i wated but no Call from her so i call her but her mom said she is not answering after few hrs her mom called me and said my friend is Dead she Hang her Self on the Bathroom. I prayed and thought it was just all joke i ran to her moms house Across the Street i close my eyes prayed to god let it be a Joke then i begann walking to thier Home i saw Ambulance it took me 6months untill i realizes she is forever gone all those days i waited for her to Show Up that it was a Prank. It's been 16yrs now i still wonder how my life went when she still arround.
@@letsgotravel6724 I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s hard to understand how someone who gave us so much joy, could also be in an incredible amount of pain. All we want is for the ones we love to be happy, and I like to think they both have for a peace that they could never find here on earth. We are lucky to have an angel looking after us now.
I’m so sorry for your loss❤
You’re a very strong person!!! I hope you find peace one day :)
R.I.P Erik
I feel that Vittas would not suffer so much if he had someone to share the monotonous routine with. I wish him all the best.
@@SashaLumi thanks for sharing 💕
@@SashaLumi Do you have BPD ? I recognize those feelings and fears ...
@@SashaLumi I think the point was a reduction of suffering. Not the solution to the individuals overall mental health.
It does work for some. I am not one of them.
@@SashaLumi I don’t think you understand.
You don’t hookup or date with somebody who is broken. Also, this sounds dark, but everyone goes away in the end. You can’t have someone forever, but you can love someone forever.
This issue is different for men and women as well(for obvious reasons).
Young(and elderly) Men often lack camaraderie. That simple camaraderie can ease suffering and give you confidence enough to seek what it is you really need.
The other one for men is purpose. I could go on and on about purpose so I’ll be concise. Find it. Be in service to others. It doesn’t matter how small.
You don’t have to save the world.
I can’t speak on this regarding women honestly. I feel that men can do better alone(socially) than women can. Generally speaking.
I’ll wrap this up with, suffering isn’t bad. Yup. A lot of people I’ve met can’t handle that one unfortunately, but it is true. I’m not saying you should seek suffering. Suffering has been a major catalyst for figuring out who I am and how I want to be. As well as what I definitely don’t want to be. How a man handles suffering can define who they are. Sometimes, your gonna make choices. Those consequences from you’re choices can cause suffering. That’s fine. You didn’t know. How you handle that. That’s what’ll define you, and it probably doesn’t make sense but I swear it makes you feel better. Not happy, but some sort of contentment.
If you read this all. Thanks. I’m a loner. I don’t hate people, but I keep to myself. You and me have value friend.
I hope you find contentment, and whatever else it is you may need.
God bless
@@Spookdookin what does it say about me that when I suffer I lose all hope and just mope myself and wallow in sadness
“I eat, i sleep”. Sounds so painful the way he said It…
Aww Vittus thank you for sharing your stories and be an inspiration to others. Wish you all the best and happiness in life.
i think that the weird point of depression where you’re not really depressed but not able to enjoy things is the hardest part and i want to thank you for showing it. i’ve struggled with exactly those feelings of being trapped and simply unable to feel enjoyment and it sucks so much. happy november, i hope things are going better soon :)
This hit me :(
Yeah.
Hey i need this. Really depressed and cannot able to feel enjoyment.
@@sweetsexything9241 👋
The best thing can be happening and I’ve just never felt true enjoyment. Even as a kid till now.
Hopefully you invited him and his family to visit you in America. He seemed so happy to have a visitor and friend to do things with there.
Just wish. The fucker will dont do that
so true man i hoope so to
Americans aren’t born that way.
@@Nundboun not americans are the same....
americans go to other homes and put a camera in their face to make content to make money. and exploit other people real life problems
New subs. here Luke. I feel your genuiness and the comfort you gave Vittus is a life changer.
May the people of Greenland know they are important and valued. ❤
I love how empathetic and supportive you are. Thank you for your kindness, thank you so much.
Thank you very much ❤❤
It’s truly tragic to see how many people have lost their battle to depression. This really hit home.
It's constant and like a loop
suicide isnt always connected to depression, it can be bpd or other struggles
@@katriinmeesak6815 BPD has periods of mania and depression. That’s what it is.
I understand why that place has so high suicide rate, when it has so low population and not much anything to do at all, so while their free in the open Greenland to go where they want. They feel their super alone, while not rotting in prison, when some people can feel alone, when put in misery in jail, but these people are free, but still feel super alone in this vast world with no significant another and thats why they cant handle the loneliness and the void inside them and make suicide to become free of it.
He can do something about it if he moves start again fuck it, better to try your hardest than not try at all and never know
Alcohol gives you a temporary break from depression but actually makes you even more depressed, it's a vicious circle. I hope Vittus is ok. Sharing his feelings is a great way to feel better.
it worked for 27 years , I haven't had any in 3 years but truly believe I wont be around long at all if I don't start back . I don't know what to do , you cant talk to any professionals or its 72 hour mandatory lockdown , I need out of my head not locked up ! My life is very full of regrets and they play over and over everyday!! it really sucks it does but just gonna try make it another day. If you love someone make sure they know it everyday every chance you get ! only advice i got for people
❤ don’t drink alcohol it just make things worse. I’m only on a few months of alcohol free and feeling better even though it is hard sometimes I know I don’t wanna go back.❤❤❤
To be healed… you can achieve the effects of alcohol while sober
@@brianpinion5844 time to really dive into radical self forgiveness, there is a book that really helped me find acceptance in myself. drinking avoids the pain, when you're sober, you're forced to sit with it. feeling regret is okay, but you have to find ways through it and to love yourself. I believe in you.
@@BabySpit lol no
I truly think that it’s wonderful that you went to visit Vittus & his family! I’m sure that brought him a lot of joy and happiness as well as wonderful memories! Seasonal affective disorder can lead to serious depression in regions where the sun doesn’t shine very often. I experienced it when I lived in northeastern Pennsylvania, in the winter time -it was awful. Days and days would go by and you would not see the sun. I’ve lived in Florida now for the past 26 years and I can tell you that sunshine brings happiness to your spirit.
It's beautiful. Thank you for taking us along with you. ❤ Sending the families there love and strength.
this is the art of a true filmmaker.
I hope Vittus continues to be happy
Thank you!
@@Picassovm you go dude!!
@@Picassovm you're so sweet
@@Picassovm I wanna meet you dude 🤘🤘
@@Picassovm you play Fortnite?
'YOU CAN STAY WITH ME IN MY HOME " this is a complete STRANGER . That kinda love is different , speaks to the values and possibly the loneliness these people endure
We all need each other. Whether we realize it or not. I love all people. 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
@@charlotter8276 you have a kind soul 💜
@@hellosouuu Thank you! ❤️
It's kind of normal to be hospitable in more rural places like this. I experienced this in several countries.
@@PM-vv3uc exactly . hospitality is seen in many parts of world . thats different from loneliness .
I appreciated Vittus’s honesty. He allowed us a glimpse into his life and it was beautifully vulnerable
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Why doesn't he plant trees? Hope he gets better but he needs to improve his depressing surrounds, grow stuff, build stuff out you'll stay depressed.
@@motherofallemails Dude no one plants trees in Greenland
@@amerain1729 well they should start doing it. Plant some trees the place is utterly miserable and barren without trees.
YES. Talk about it. We all need to talk about it more. I was suicidal for years. Your friend here has been touched by suicide more than any of us can imagine. Mental health, just emotional wellbeing requires true connection and freedom to healthily express one's feelings. I wish that for everyone. Take care
I love that you traveled all that way, made a new friend and a deep connection! You have empowered so much healing! ❤ Maybe now he can travel to visit you and have new experiences!
I like how his message isn’t just talk when you’re sad. It’s to talk about everything. Let yourself be vulnerable and free and express yourself. Let yourself experience. Don’t hold back how you feel because life is meant to be shared with others. The flip side is that you should also be willing to listen. Not just when someone is sad, but listen to the way they feel about everything.
Your name suits you well, my man!
Beautiful message
i am the exact opposite and life is HARD. honestly, i don’t even know if you can call this living. i’m trying to get rid of these self-destructive habits, but i’ve lived like this for so long that trying to change is a real struggle. i’ll definitely keep struggling though.
Nah bro toxic masculinity 💪🏽
@@taesang5664 I am old, I have had a lot of struggles. What seems long at your age is like an eye blink to me. Don't give up hope. There are so many wonderful things you just haven't noticed yet. Listen to the stories of the old people, laugh with them, learn from them. Listen to those younger than you, see how you think different from them because you're older. Get rid of self-doubt, become the best version of who you are. Where there is breath there is hope. You can change yourself and you can change the world around you, you just have to pick a direction and go. I believe I've learned more from my failures than my successes. I grieve those who I have lost but my father told me something very wise " the joy of knowing someone far exceeds the grief of losing them ". I will pray God gives you insight and joy, you're not alone.
There are tons of communities like this all throughout canada. Isolation and alchoholism leads to a lot of suicide and depression. It's nice to see some stories being shared on such a large platform.
Alcohol and drugs robbed me to the point that I actually thought I was living the high life, but I was deceived. Once I asked God if He was real to come into my life and set me free from getting high all the time and help me feel better, He did. I'm no longer a slave, imprisoned by drugs and alcohol. I look back and see how fake, miserable and hopeless I was, but somehow deceived into thinking it was good. Crazy.
Jesus set me free from living as a slave to sinful thoughts and ways but I'm still not perfect and my life has new battles. But now I have real hope and so can you. It's true!
Jesus suffered and died on the cross to make a way for us to be redeemed and forgiven. Anyone who repents, turns from sin and allows The Lord Jesus to live in their heart by His Spirit of power, love and word, can be saved, delivered and set free from all that destroys them and their soul. And you can be resurrected to live in His eternal Kingdom where there is no more sorrow, no more sickness, no more tears, no more death and NO more pain. (read Revelation 21)
@@janetholmes I like it!
@@janetholmes jesus is a prophet
@@dark-ghost5455 He was probably real, but he was just a guy. It sucks that you fall on another crutch, but it's better than alcoholism I guess.
@@jonathanisrael9714 yeah that’s why in Islam Alcohol is banned, proud to be a Muslim, good luck to you from Pakistan 🇵🇰
This is one of my favourite CZcams videos. It's so wholesome and realistic of just people and the style you have narrated this video adds so much character
Thank you for the post
Never watched your channel before. I just wanted you to know how much this touched me. I love you, Luke. You are a good human and a wonderful artist.
I think another reason they are sad is because of the environment, it’s so beautiful that it’s just normal to them and the way the environment is just so peaceful, almost too peaceful, and sometimes that can be the cause of depression, they want to feel something different, and the population is really low making it feel even more lonelier
Imagine living in LA or New York and just going off to live on a town with under 1,000 people. The dramatic change, you’ll like it at first but we as humans are meant to live close to each other and not be in a not so peaceful place. Like living in a city, but be a to go to the mountains to hike, beach, etc do different activities.
People want peace but too much peace can be drastic. I never really thought of it that way.
That’s a really interesting perspective
Yeah this is exactly whats wrong with where I live too. Peaceful is great but it gets boring when nothing happens. No I don't want anything bad happening but I want anything crazy to happen. Nothing happens here
True,
Not only is this bringing to light both the beauty and sadness in Greenland, but I also want to thank you for using your platform to display that men CAN open up to each other about their pain and mental health struggles. Men's mental health matters, and you are not any less "manly" for hurting, you are merely human. Great video Luke! and I hope Vittas and his family have a life of happiness!
But nobody gives a fuck
Nobody cares that someone is sad. Your problems don't matter to me.
@@ozyt5002 all u keep commenting on this post is negative shit what do that contribute ? u a bitch irl fasho say some shit to me nd id beat tfk outta u
@@ozyt5002 then your a terrible human being and you should care cause if you got problem people like friends and family can listen but if you dont give back that then your horrible
@@user-ek4lf1jy1l I don't talk to bots.
Great video, beautiful people and country, thank you.
This warmed my heart! I’ve been touched deeply by the high suicide rates in Alaska, and this video reminded me of many experiences I had in rural Alaska. It is good to know there are people like you willing to go there, look at the problem, and do what you can to love somebody. Thank you
I think this video epitomises how vital it is for human beings to maintain contact with others. A daily routine can often feel mundane and start to affect u- we as humans will then hold on to other humans to keep us through that routine.
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Dont forget the never ending sunlight in summer and never ending darkness in winter. I wouldn’t be surprised if suicide rates rapidly increase in winter. To add, it looks like there isn’t very much other life, no plants, trees, birds, or wild animals. Pets maybe, but you wont find them wandering. That can really take a gradual unseen toll on your mental health. The architecture isn’t very pleasing too, but on the other hand it helps when the background is amazing. Though thats the only thing greenland has going.
This is a place where it is imposible to live alone. Not because you physically can’t, but because you psychologically can’t.
@@DanksterPaws as someone who struggles in wintertime even here in NC, I totally agree. I would not make it where Vittus lives
Well stated.
I think routine is good but there needs to be fresh and new exciting experiences mixed in too. That’s why people like to do fun things on the weekend or travel on holiday.
I imagine that is very hard to do in tiny towns and with money limits.😢
As someone who has struggled with depression since the age of 8, this is super important. People need to see this video.
@@zero2599 Could be possible if that person had some kind of bad experience that lead them to have mental trauma.
@@zero2599 Trauma, situation, depression is a mental issue so could just come out of nowhere too.
@@torsteinmysen8620 u r chronically online
@@neno3123 Depression isn’t a chemical balance, rather there is a clear definitive causes. Lack of love for yourself, loss of hope, etc. Depression is quite easy to cure, you need the right tools. You can either search if you are willing to take responsibility of your state. Saying it is a chemical imbalance is an extremely dangerous thing to say. Saying that is removing all left over hope that that person have. It means you’ll always be like this, there’s no way out. I suffered from a bad childhood, i still do. I am 15. I decided a couple months ago to take responsibility of life and my flaws. I was almost suicidal at some point. Belief is the strongest factor in one’s life. If you’re belief is filled with nihilism and hopelessness than you should do something. There is hope but you must first take responsibility.
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Hey Luke, this is my first time coming across your channel, and I gotta say, you seem like such a compassionate person. You actually made me cry how sweet and nice you were to Vittus. I hope you remain friends with him. He seems like he could use a lending ear. Thanks for this upload. You now have a new fan.
I love how cautious u were from the start with people's feelings. I wish we could get a great mental health support system there and bring some joy to them..That guy welcomed u into his home and extended his hand in friendship, hes a great man and so are you
Wow, the contrast between a beautiful-peaceful place and the sadness of its population amazes me, its like how can you be so sad if you have all the tranquility that millions of people in stressful cities wants?? I guess sadness have many faces and we don't experience it the same way. Thank you for sharing Vittus's story and please keep doing videos like this 🙂
It takes a certain kind of mindset to be able to live in tranquil places like these. I think far too many people get caught up in the "peacefulness" of it all and by default think it must be heaven.
Of course; imagine living in a place this quiet, with few people and few places to go for entertainment. There comes a point where people get tired of the routine and can't take it anymore. Certainly this situation cannot continue like this, and this video offers us a reflection on it.
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Por supuesto; imagina vivir en un lugar así de tranquilo, con poca gente y pocos lugares a donde ir para distraerse. Llega un punto en que la gente se cansa de la rutina y no puede más. Ciertamente esta situación no puede seguir así, y este video nos propone una reflexión acerca de ello.
I think it is also is in the view of how separated they are compared to the world. A population of 50k, but they're so limited on resources in terms of "fun" or what they want to do. The privilege of going anywhere in terms of finding new adventure is at a grasp that we take advantage of.
As he explained, their form of fun is alcohol. Alcoholism is a reactionary to depression. Also there's apparently high rate of poverty, conflicts between family and internal relationships and dysfunctions in family households. Hard to have that but have literally no where to go. It's not like the United States or other countries where an issue like that is as easy as starting a new life. Which we take advantage of and we should know of that privilege but we don't notice it.
It's hard to ALWAYS get along or ALWAYS have the same thing 24/7 and be stuck on an island that is hard to just leave. An annual rate of 82:100,000. That means for every 1,219 of a person, there's a suicide within that statistic.
You can say that the view is amazing and you'd assume that would be tranquility, but in their mind it's a "beautiful" prison. It would only be amazing for those who have the advantage of wealth where they can come and go. Being able to stay there for vacation, for months or even years but the ability to leave anytime.
By the way, I just finished the video and not only am I surprised that I guessed it right in terms of it feeling like they're in jail. But it perfectly explains that even with family and other people, you can still feel lonely. Yes, it's serene.... But we can all agree that it is SO empty and having constant people or motion around you is a good thing. It's per person, but you don't understand until you're in this situation and have to deal with it 24/7. Especially for the modern era and the children of that era. Before it was about surviving so you always had something to do and a goal. But in this video alone, it shows that they're living and finding reasons to live.
I think it's lack of sun and vitamin D that has a lot to do with causing depression. I'm not a scientist but I live in Michigan and a lot of ppl have seasonal depression in the winters cuz of the cloud cover and general cold
If you don't struggle with loneliness try not to take it for granted.
yep, loneliness is very painful....
@@Tiger3333and scary
Bible says the heart is desperately wicked , so no even people who seem good have a wicked heart wich longs for bad things, thats why people do suicide, Jesus tells us that we have to be born again trough believing HE died for us and GOD raised HIM from the death and being baptised, and you will get the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, and you will gain everlasting life
@@HiartmanDavoedAMEN
@@HiartmanDavoed 💀
What a beautiful, kind, gentle soul Vittus is! Hope he is doing well.
I totally agree, the lack of sun and extreme cold weather is enough to make people depressed. I live in a country where there is so much sunshine and mostly warm temperatures, but when it rains for days and i don't see the sun and winters get just a bit cold i get depressed quite quickly, so i really don't know how people survive in Greenland. I salute the people of Greenland and i wish them all the best. Thank you so much Luke for this very informative and heartfelt video!
Where do u live??
do u live in brazil?
Agree with your sentiments. The weather plays a huge part. If you were new to the planet there's no way you would settle in somewhere cold and grey. I feel this way about England. The winter sucks.
@@arighnanandi5970 i live in South Africa
Cold weather isn't that big of a deal, but complete darkness certainly is. We know for a fact that vitamin D deficiency and limited sunlight usually has negative effects on people when it comes to depression and tiredness. Cold VS warm weather is a personal preference, I personally despise super hot weather and thrive in the cold. The bigger issue on Greenland is the fact that there's absolutely nothing to do compared to other places more connected to the rest of the world, that's why places like Northern Norway, Svalbard, Greenland and other such places have insanely high rates of alcoholism. No sunlight and nothing to do? Fuck it, let's just drink the day away
As someone with depression, it breaks my heart to see anyone else going through the same thing. I sincerely hope in the future that this town takes care of each other and does everything they can to lift people up. And yes, speaking up is SO important when you feel like you’re in a mental dark hole. Simply talking about it can help pull you out of that lonely and isolated feeling.
I hope when you feel like talking it out you always have someone by your side. I know I'm a complete stranger but if atall you ever feel there's no one you can talk too. Remember me. :)
I am depressed and suicidal and I don't know if you understand how goddamn difficult it is to even think of talking about anything. You can't say talking is important and expect people to just do that.
@@justanothermortal1373Hey, you are not force to do so. It is his advice, and as someone who did go through depression and suicidal thoughts, I hope I had talk to someone about it sooner.
@@Loupoonug23 people sometimes don't have someone to talk to. They either don't care or don't know how to respond.
And seeing a comment like this makes me feel less alone so thank you. ❤
As a person from Russia I can really say that we struggle with depression a lot. What makes it even worse is the fact that we are not used to talking about that, we just pretend that problems with alcohol, constant depression and poverty don't exist. Luckily, I had a chance to travel a lot and I noticed that lack of sunshine make a huge impact on my mood and as I return home to constantly grey sky I feel like I'm just really broken and dead inside. I don't want to say that living in Russia is bad, the problem is that we take some things for granted, don't notice anything good and hide our true emotions and problems
I hope you can live in somewhere where you get some sunny months and much more lighter days❤
There is no surprise the suicide rate is one of the highest in the world in Russia. I'm british and have a mother from russia and a step mother from ukraine. I have struggled with mental health my whole life and has been it's worst in the last few years. Their attitudes towards mental health are very similar. My step brother who is from ukraine said to me that unless you are a solider or a prisoner you have no problems. it's really sad I hope mental health can be accepted more in your society my friend!
This is amazing Luke, Loved it..blessings and respect to all the lonely hearts ..WE ARE NOT ALONE ..we all are with you friends ...Keep going Luke ..Greetings
I feel like you can feel trapped anywhere you are, but for Greenlanders they're actually more physically trapped too. I hope he makes his way out one day and comes back to help other people who might need it
I totally agree. I think it’s a sad fact though that it is only because they have knowledge of a world outside their own that they feel trapped. Without that knowledge they’d be more or less content. I’ve heard many pacific islanders feel the same way.
Its the same case with nordic countries in europe and eastern europe. Most days look grey and are cold. Up north they have some wealth but everything is cold, the life, especially night life, is not even comparable to southern europe or many warm places. In east, countries are poor. On top of grey weather u have grey and ugly soviet houses. Its just all quite depressing and i dont think people from warm developed countries understand this
It must just be very lonely there with barely anyone living there, but they can of course make things livelier on their own. I’m sure it’s a simpler life there.
@@Anonymous-wi6ig Many people are responding, but many more are not. A forum on CZcams is not going to give any sort of answers.
We have 35 million people in Canada. Most of us in the cold cities don’t like the freezing cold, but we simply accept it as part of life. It certainly makes us really enjoy spring, summer ( yess! ) and fall. We do 4 distinct seasons.
I know many young people who have attempted suicide and many who have tried to, but survived. Not one had to do with the weather!
@@Nobddy but pacific islanders have sun
I was born in Sweden and grew up there in a small town. I was constantly depressed so i understand what they're going through. This happens when you barely experience any warmth and sunlight. I now live in the south and i'm more emotionally stable. I hope he gets to travel and explore other parts of the world to get out of the bubble. Wish them all the best
Vitamin D from the sun
Ironic coming from the “most happiest country in the world”
@@MrPolandball true, scandinavian countries are considered "the happiest" we have everything and get it handed to us on a silverplate. sadly that also comes with a price. it strips away the human need for a purpose. but yk we can't complain we have it all. pff
He and his family at least once a year come and visit Turkey, the turquoise sea, colors, sun shine, music, hustle and bustle or quite corners. ( Our quite is a different kind of quite). Now is a good time for foreign exchange 1 $ is 25000 tl.
@@poop2893 . 'The human need to strive, for a purpose or end goal; to endure hardship that requires creative thinking to resolve, is essential to one's wellbeing and gratification.' Excellent point. It may partly explain why many on welfare here in the US don't seem to get out of their circumstances, the drive to survive has been taken away from them, hopelessness sets in.
Thanks for showing us this man...for many of us its really relatable...hope everyone is okay...❤
this video alone has gotten my follow. you are a gem and please continue to do these types of videos. this has done so much more than you'll ever be able to understand.
this is crazy. i remember when i was a depressed teenager in high school and i always fantasized about moving to greenland because i wanted to be far from everyone i knew and live somewhere beautiful and just be alone. i just got major flashbacks to those days
i once had a thought about this too
Same. I am from India.most densely populated.
@@geemob i was a teenager but i didnt want to be far away because i like people
Offcourse I had that feeling at one point
I get the distinct feeling that the melancholy is deeply embedded in the hearts and souls of these people. Is there anyway realistically to alleviate them from themselves?
Could be passed down from ancestors. Like how Native Americans are believers that deal with depression passed down to them from ancestors. I’ve even heard of some psychologist talk about it.
@@apples8872 what do you mean believers to deal with depression? Could you explain.
@@aidenralston5477 apples is talking about intergenerational trauma. The wounds of colonization, genocide, land theft, boarding schools and suppression of ways of life Natives experienced (and continue to experience) is often called by natives as "the wound". It's the root cause of depression, addiction, suicide, and violence in their communities.
Trauma & intergenerational trauma are the gateway drugs.
@@a.e.rromero5403 what does that have to do with Greenland
Terry, have you heard of the Save Soil movement before?🌎🌍🌏 #SaveSoil Let's make it happen
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place to me. It was really depressing to know their lives. It I hardly comprehend how hard they had gone through every day
This made me cry, life can be so bittersweet. Luke is brilliant
Of course you’re right ❤😊
It’s a very common thing in small towns that there are drug and alcohol problems because there isn’t anything fun or interesting to do, so you just get drunk or high. It’s a thing in any small rural town you’ll ever visit.
It’s like that in the city too
@@lavish_1717 its usually not because there isn’t anything to do but other reasons
Cities lack diversity and variety. Less people, clubs, organizations, venues, cultures, subcultures , opportunities, etc. Rural areas also seem to have less festivals and some rural places have an imbalance in populations where there are more elders than young people which impacts the opportunities possible and friends possible for young people.
Can confirm!
Not in muslim rural areas . Its different they have struggles but not the drinking and suicide part .
I get the sense the primary issue is that the culture/town is quite emotionally stunted, rather than that they’re isolated or live quite a mundane life. It’s a vicious cycle the more they collectively don’t process their feelings and trauma. They need to develop healthier behaviours and initiatives to feel a greater sense of connection. I feel so much for them. I hope they get the help they need to heal.
Social media is a lot to blame=Wittnessing all the Fake Happy Faces on FB and such=You can’t miss what I’ve never had & it is punishment to sit and watch others doing what u never have and never will=if u stare long enough into the abyss you will become the abyss
Yeah but many other cultures are like that, like in China or Eastern Europe but the suicide rates are not quite as high there, I think it has more to do with the culture’s relationship with death.
You just explained my entire existence. I live a life of severe isolation due to my mental health issues which has led me to not being able to work. It really is devastating the way severe isolation can feel. Sometimes weeks go by and I do not leave my bed or see other people. It's truly unhealthy. I believe everything that you have said to be true. It's my existence. I don't know how to change it either. I also don't drive and live in the middle of the woods which makes things even worse.
@@kimlarso you can’t blame social media for Greenland’s increase in suicides since 1970. Low hanging fruit
@@palestar828 sorry to hear, yeah it’s horrible. I’ve had similar unhealthy isolated periods due to being super avoidant in the past. I’ve managed to slowly get out of it with very small steps, introspection, therapy/psych content, spirituality, and time. I hope the same for you. Even if you don’t know how to change, I’m sure there’s some little things you know will help and are a step in the right direction. Wishing you the best ❤️
this was beautiful. as someone who experiences depression i can say this was such a beautiful video. his advice is amazing and i will keep it with me. thank you Vittus.
Food for thought. Thanks for an insightful video. Best wishes from South Africa 🇿🇦
This is so sad. It does seem like a very "boring" place to live. But at the same time seems like a very community oriented and family knit place. I'm sorry so many of them are having such mental anguish.
nope it doesn’t i live in antarctica falkand islands and we are actually the least densely populated our population is just over 3000 it snows here from late may until september and we get on with life, no suicides here. dark here at 4pm from may-september, our internet is limited and there’s barely anything to do by your logic then we would all be killing ourselves instead we have no crime and live.
@drewpeacock69 i’ve never seen it but i’ve heard the shipping boats that come in every couple of months sometimes have it but people lie here so who knows
Honestly everyone from colder countries should be proud, because their countries end up being one of the most developed and progressive in the world unlike warmer regions where im from. I really do envy you guys. I wouldn't mind some cold if it means better life
@@scazab6408 it’s boring not better life but yes we do have money not sure if it’s linked to the climate though
@@siennamiel-wb7nl there are many evolutionary reasons that contribute to colder countries being more successful that the other in warmer parts. It's basic natural selection where the most intelligent and strong survive the cold weather to have their family and spread their healthy genetics and body symetry. If you were to visit where I live you'll feel so lucky. I can list millions of reasons for wanting to live in northern countries and million reasons against southern ones. I really feel inferior man
This legitimately made me cry. He seems so nice. No one ever in the world deserves suicide or depression.
nah there is some real evil that do deserve it but people like him most definitely dont
I mean hitler killed himself I feel like he kinda deserved it
@@Flaw9679 that is not the way. Evil is often born from evil. Many abusers in relationships were abused for example... so we should not wish depression on anyone.
@@heatnup6899 you think cartel members don’t deserve eternal suffering for what they do? Or hitler?
I am the only being reflecting words like nice / compIiments and nature related terms and big terms etc - the misused big term nice and the word dsv must be edited out!
Great video. Love how you let him speak and its not like a stupid interview. Doing real things with a new friend in a new land. Great to see in these times.
What a wonderful selfless moment/gift to your host and resonating gift to us who visit your site. Superb storytelling and heart. Gratitude and thanks for such vision and talent. Raising the bar here on CZcams. Bravo (again).
Bible says the heart is desperately wicked , so no even people who seem good have a wicked heart wich longs for bad things, thats why people do suicide, Jesus tells us that we have to be born again trough believing HE died for us and GOD raised HIM from the death and being baptised, and you will get the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT, and you will gain everlasting life ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I lost my mom to suicide in 2011 and this really hit home. I appreciate the work that you do!
Feel sorry to hear, hope you doing good now
Sorry Eunice 🤍
Sorry
I hope she rests in peace
@@user-ed7ue4fu6z thank you! it took time but things are better now 🤍
It would be amazing if you invite him to a trip to anywhere in the world except his home so he can see another side of the world.
not to be rude or anything, but if i lived there all my life, went anywhere else in the world, and came back, it would absolutely destroy me
Sounds great but then having to come home after all the excitement and going back to the same routine would break someone.
I enjoyed the video very much, thank you for it! I’ve always been interested in Greenland and I’m kinda watching all videos about it. For now, yours is the best one. I appreciate the emphasis you put on the feelings!
Luke, invite him on one of your trips. This man needs it
being surrounded by mountains must make a person feel much more trapped within their daily routines than one with no mountains.
I wonder if Dagestani wrestlers lifestyle would help them cope living surrounded by mountains
@@sopmodmp7what’s this ?
Dagestanis are the best wrestlers in the world
Yes they would have good genetics for it too as well
@@sopmodmp7 Their coping is following Islam
Reminds me of stories I hear about living in high suicide rate states like Alaska, Wyoming, Montana. Just like Greenland, the majestic landscape is breathtaking with mountains, abundant wildlife, etc. There is, however, something about living in the hinterlands that apparently causes immense feelings of isolation. You end up looking at the beautiful topography through a dark lens.
Beautifully said
Actually if you look up this years statistics, most of the top 10 are hot countries, so this theory of the cold and dark causing suicide, isn't actually true. NZ, where I live, used to have a high suicide rate, yet we have over 2k sunshine hours each year, whereas the UK has quite low sunshine hours in comparison, yet they've not had a particularly bad rate at all. The weather is part of the reason that they move to NZ.
@@bingonamo7520 I'm in Scotland and it's very depressing to live here, rain is constant and people quite down beat and repressed emotionally, I would love to move to NZ Aotearoa! Skint though!
@@mritchie85 People are also repressed emotionally here and where I live in Auckland it rains a lot in Autumn and Winter and the storms can be much wilder than UK ones. Flooding is also a problem now, with global warming worsening, but I guess that's happening in lots of places now. If you are under age 35 and can raise the airfare, you can do a working holiday here for up to 2 years. There's worker shortages in the hospitality industry and fruitpicking is another option (although that's seasonal and quite physically demanding).
Well put
You are a great, genuine guy Luke.
I hope you go on some adventures, Vittus! You are awesome, and you live in such a beautiful place! You are NEVER alone!
I’m Indigenous and I’ve lived on reservations I relate so much to these people. I feel like us native people go through the same struggles here in the US. *The isolation and loneliness is real.* The suicide rates for native people on reservations are *extremely high.* We have the highest suicide rates in the USA. Natives are often forgotten on our own land, so I can relate so much to this. Thanks for making this
This is so true I wish more people talked about this and the government gave them more support thanks for sharing your experience
I was gonna say something similar but I couldn’t have said it better
Very true.
rae rae, I used to be depressed and lonely even having friends around. One day I find Jesus and He makes me complete, like that was missing in my life. I am so happy, contented and grateful that I need nothing or no one. I met my maker and He is good.
It’s crazy to me the government will give some tribes casinos on their land or some shit like that, and they get multi millions when they turn 18, while others don’t even get free college.
I can feel the sadness while watching the whole video. The place is so depressing no matter how beautiful the place is.
Its because you read the title
@@Fcpuru95 no for me it really is. I live in a sunny tropical country, and gloomy days such as this is truly depressing and leaves me with no energy. That could just be me who is used to receiving a lot of sunlight but I always correlate health and happiness with sunlight.
@@marolborrough6355 where do you live
@@marolborrough6355 that was me for years and only recently have I learnt to gain things from weather other than sun, I now enjoy the rain and grey skies.
It’s taken me 20 years though
@@marolborrough6355 I agree. B
Wow. What a heartbreaking video. Thank you for spreading more awareness about how dangerous feeling lonely really is. Thank you to Vittus for opening up and sharing his life, thoughts, and struggles with us. I honestly had no idea suicide rates were that high in Greenland. Makes me so sad knowing it's mainly men too... I can't imagine what it would be like to grow up in a small community where talking about feelings is unnatural. To have this ache and feel as if you have nothing to fix it with. Not to mention, the normalized alcoholism that I'm sure a lot of folks are using as a coping mechanism. I hope the government has some plan to make therapy and talk about depression more accessible and normalized. Having gone through depression myself, I empathize with the people there. I too know what it's like to feel stuck. I hope everyone who is going through a hard time in their life, that depression doesn't consume them.
In Vittus' words, " Just talk about feelings...Just talk about everything and don't be shy."
Vittus, you're in my heart and I am hugging you. Look for what you love doing and pursue it.🙏❤🙏
It's the loneliness of isolation. Not everyone is as nice as Luke but if they want to invite more people some including myself would love going just to see such a beautiful place (without tourist junk) and are just as lonely as well. It would be great for photographers and artists alike.
I’m with you! My cousin and I would give some happiness and laughs as she could have been a comedian and I’m her sidekick. It looks like a beautiful place. 🙏🏼♥️
You do realise you dont have to be invited right? Why not just book a flight and accommodation? Or did you mean you wanted to freeload
@@ashleighmackenzie8670 I don't believe they would have many hotels around those areas and if they do it's probably privately owned so it would seem (to me) if you're not invited kinda like I was trespassing everywhere I was..... who pissed in your coffee? A freeloader 😂
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“Just invite me take pictures, I’ll cure their loneliness better than their families ever could, I’m the most narcissistic dumbass ever to touch this app”
It is sad that so many city folks dream to escape to place like this which is in nature, but folks born in the same nature feel lonely. Can't explain.
We always think the grass is greener at the other side.
You're picking another extreme, when they say they want to escape the city they don't mean go completely off the road.
Well I don’t think this is what they mean the place seems dead rock and ice nothing else
well most people don't want to live totally off the grid. they just want to temporarily escape their reality by going hiking or backpacking for a few days
I think it's more about the lack of exploration, it seams like he never moves from that place.
What a beautiful video and story thank you for sharing this x
Having a new friend like you actually helped him a lot from lonely inside. ❤
i’m a native in canada, manitoba to be exact. our suicide rate is pretty high as well, drinking is a problem for us too, generational trauma has robbed my people of our culture & teachings. seeing indigenous peoples of greenland being HEARD & seeing his story really resonates with mine, makes my heart feel so full. i hope you know how healing & impactful your actions are
The indigenous people of Greenland would technically be Norse right? They arrived first but they were gone by 1400 ad which is when the Inuit would’ve arrived
Yeah being native/indigenous in Canada is just like being a 2nd class citizen with how systematically oppressed they are as people. Doesn't help with how resources there are very limited and expensive.
Even if Canada as a country has went past the boarding schools they've made to neglect and abuse the kids that were forced to be there away from family, they've haven't done enough to compensate the generational trauma that has come as a result of this, if they've done anything at all.
Native communities in Canada are very similar to those in greenland in the way they've been treated until very recenly and still even now they're being forgotten about.
I live in Newfoundland, or natively known as Ktaqmkuk from one of the natives that have once inhabited them; the Mi'kmaq people. There once was another that mainly inhabited the island: The Beothuks. If you haven't heard about what happened to them, here's an abridged version: Europeen colonizers killed them, gave them diseases without any natural resistance, and neglected them until there were none left, and the Beothuks were left for dead.
Anyways, I wish you well, and I hope in the near distant future you and your people are compensated.
No genetics
don't blame Europeans who conquered your people thousands of years ago
@@fightfannerd2078 It wasn't thousands, read a history book.
@@fightfannerd2078 you realize the last residential school or basically child assimilation/death camps closed in 1996?