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I Almost Died. My Story. How Metal Detecting Helped Me Recover.
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2017
- It's been an amazing journey over the last 6 years. I went from major illness and complete despair, to my life being completely transformed. Metal detecting has playing a major positive role in that last 6 years. However, I must give full credit to Jesus Christ, as he is the Master orchestrator of all things good.
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A few clarifications for those who may post medical opinions on my past situation:
#1: The continual ringing started only weeks after the root canal (I said about a month)
#2: The night of the root canal, when I passed out the first time due to the trauma. There was a massive, loud ringing in my ears while it was happening.
#3: During the summer of the same year this all started. I went from beyond perfect vision (20-15) to losing much of my long distance vision and needing glasses. I remember being extremely frustrated in 2012-2013 because the changes happened so quick and I felt as blind as a bat.
#4: During all of this. My bloodwork came back normal.
#5 When I said later this year I'll be back to were my dental health needs to be. I didn't point out that my wisdom teeth are partially impacted (I have TMJ, and not sure if having those removed will help remedy) Truth be told. I'll probably never have them removed unless it's almost impossible to avoid. I still haven't regained the feeling in parts of my face from my last procedure over a month ago. So there's a possibility I may speak with a slight lisp for the rest of my life. We'll see. I've heard sometimes it can take a long time to regain feeling from deep procedures that put a lot of pressure on various nerves.
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Nerve endings grow slowly, like a millimeter per year or something. I sawed into my thumb with a bow saw (nothin better to do [kidding of course]) it was about 11 years before I could feel the end of my thumb again.
JD, you are an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your story, and I wish you nothing but the best of health and happiness from this day forward. The bitter grape can produce the sweetest of wines. 💐
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We love you JD and i think everyone can agree with me
Great video buddy. You have inspired me, and I'm older than your dad! So glad to hear how well things are going, and looking forward to your coming adventures.
Thanks for commenting Jim! I hope to make many more adventure videos. :)
Thanks for sharing JD!!!! I'm going through some things in my life and I can relate to your story. Very inspirational thanks again for sharing. You put a smile on my face and some peace in my heart after watching your video I don't feel all alone thank you
Nice for you to give credit to Jesus. I say he carried me in raising my 2 sons by myself. Managed to keep them in the same rental house close to the elementary school and now they're 30 and 38. Time flies.
I feel compassion for you and for all you have been through, for many years.I had neglected my brushing routine as a kid and today i have upper and lower dentures. I regret not being a responsible child and thank goodness my sons have pearly whites and good insurance . God bless you JD.Thank you so much for your encouraging words and i much appreciate this somewhat lengthly video(LOL) as you shared some very personal information about yourself and your experiences. Agape Love.
Incredible story and so sorry that you went through such a terrible experience. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Very good video! Thanks for sharing! I'm pleased that you shared some of your spiritual beliefs in the last few minutes of the video, that is something that many UA-camrs will not do for fear of losing followers.....much respect!
Thank you for sharing your story! God will see you through all the struggles that you are going through!
You are a very nice, brave optimistic young man. It was extremely interesting to hear of your turmoils, and you came out of it very well. I hope you continue to recover and grow stronger. Your story I am sure has helped many, including me. Thank you for sharing, and for all the wonderful little adventures you take us on. I appreciate you.
Thanks for commenting Mary. Best wishes! :)
Thanks for sharing your story. I hope you stay happy, healthy and will have amazing adventures and opportunities waiting for you.
Panic attacks happened to me about a year after I got stabbed accidently causing the loss of feeling and motor skills in my lower left arm. A year later I got awful panic attacks.My doc helped me through it and now it only happens once in a great while. I helped myself by embracing the fear which helped immensly.
Thank you for sharing your story which was very brave of you and also part of the healing process. "A problem shared is a problem halved " I'm 44 I started with fibromyalgia 11years ago which is debilitating ive got 2 bulging discs and I had a stroke in 2013 I've also got other minor problems. I'm bedbound but got a positive attitude ,I'm still here to see my family which I've got a wonderful supportive Husband and Son he has looked after me with personal care and taking me out since he was 12 he is 21 next month ,I don't see him much now with me being in the UK and my son at Drama school in Spain but we are in touch everyday . Take care and God bless.
Thank-you for sharing Amanda! My mom has battled fibromyalgia and Lyme's disease, so I understand how debilitating it can be. Thankfully she has improved some over the last 2 years and can still get around, though there are still rough days (she doesn't drive) You are in my thoughts! And very true, sharing pain can definitely bring more healing/relief. You just have to share it with the right people. I'm very thankful to have subscribers like yourself. Keep up the good fight!
JD that was a very heartfelt video and very helpful in many ways to me and actually boosted up my self confidences of what is going through my life at the moment.Physically, mentally as well as financially. Thank you for sharing so much.
JD you have been through a lot, but God never gives you more than you can handle...you are a survivor, of many things but life in general. I'm glad your doing better. I remember when I first started detecting a couple of years ago, then I found your channel and learned a lot! Thank you! I refer to it often and enjoy the hobby as much as you! God bless and Happy Hunting!
JD, you have one incredible story. You are an inspiring person and you inspired me to metal detect. I support you and God Bless
Keep digging. Thar be treasure in dem holes! ;-)
Hi,JD. It just make me cry. Your story is incredible. I am older than You are,I get thrue a lot of trouble in my life,but What You went thru,I can not match. Sorry for my English,here might be some mistakes,cause I learn my English on the streets of Toronto,and I am an East European,so that explain itself. But what I wanna say,Your story inspires me,I am kind of getting older,and loosing slowly the grip on my life,and I start to think about metal detecting,and as a part of research I watched couple of your videos,but the this one really gives me a kick. I deffinetly go to buy my first detector this week. And the last what I wanna say : Thank You for beeing such a warm,nice ,honest and soul enriching person. Good Luck with all the dental procedures in the future and ALL THE BEST at HUNTING.
Thanks for sharing this rather unexpected video. I have to admit that you got me teary-eyed at the end. I really hope you reach a lot of people with your message. There are many people in your audience, I am sure, who needed to hear a positive take on overcoming hardships and pushing through the rough spots. As I have been near death, too, and have suffered from PTSD as a result, I completely understand. I am glad you are better and wish you the best going forward. Adelante.
You are always taking me home, The little streams The exploring old home places. Rivers. I would love for you to come to Tahlequah Oklahoma to explore the Illinois river. I was raised in this river. I learned many things from this river. My dad and I have found many many Arrowheads around this river. This is Cherokee Indian capital. Full of history. Thank you for taking me home once in a while as I am now 80 years old. My brother bought me my first garret metal detector. I still have that detector altho I am unable to hunt for treasures, I feel like I am right there with you as you find your first dig. Keep up the good work for I do get to go on your digs with you , its all in the thrill of the hunt.. Barbara.
JD, thanks for sharing this journey. I needed to hear this and it hit home with things my oldest son is going thru as well. I am gonna share this with him and pray he hears the words and that he takes the time to listen. May God continue to bless the path that you walk and my the joys of life continue to find you.
Thank you.
Really like this man! I watched the whole story. Very touching, I've been watching your videos since 2012 and it's been a fun journey to watch so far. Good to see that your doing better bud.
Thanks Chris! And for being a loyal subscriber and commenting. The positive words mean a lot. It was hard to make such a personal video public. Your words really do mean a lot. Take care. :)
You are gonna make me cry! I'm glad your life took a turn and it's better! I had hard times growing up, in my life too! I got through it by faith, friends, sports, such as basketball, marching and concert band. Now, I love doing art to relax me. I love helping people and volunteering!
I'm glad metal detecting got you through it JD!
I believe this is your calling, by doing youtube and touching people lives. I have seen it from other youtubers. This is definitely a gift, in so many ways than you know!
I actually found your videos while I was down with dental issues of my own. You are such an inspiration to all of your subscribers. Thank you for sharing your journey. ☺
JD, wow you have really been through the ringer. I believe that your faith has helped you get to where you are today. I pray that your tooth issues are over soon! I really enjoyed your story, it is very inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing.
This is an awesome story and testimony. This comment is for some reason, posting under my wife's account. My name is Bill. Your story is eerily similar to what I've been going through this year. Not in actual events, but the hopeless feeling that I was left with. It has been the roughest year of my life. I had to retire in Oct.2015 after 39+ years in a stressful job. I worked in prisons. My favorite hobby was metal detecting, so I told my wife that I would be going to Va. Beach at least twice a month. I haven't been yet. This year started with the passing of my Dad. 6 days after his funeral, I was in the hospital for a partial finger amputation after I developed gangrene in that finger. After discharge, I immediately lost use of my legs. They would just unexpectedly give out. 1 week after discharge, I went back into the ER due to my potassium levels being critical. I was just about done at that point. During all of this, I had unexplained blisters engulfing several of my fingers. Several specialists were unable to find the cause. So I get out after 10 days. My legs returned to normal. In April, the blisters returned. More tests, no results. In the last week of May, I was sent back to the hospital due to my extremely high potassium levels. They did a CT scan and a MRI and said I had a recent stroke. I was blessed though in that no particular muscles nor my speech was affected. I did have some light headiness which would come and go. They blamed that on the stroke so after 9 days in the hospital, they moved me to an intensive in-house rehab facility. They worked wonders. After a few days, I had improved so much that my hope had returned and I was excited about getting out and going metal detecting again. Prior to rehab, I had figured that MD was a thing of the past. Exactly 1 week after discharge from rehab, I went back into the hospital for the potassium issue. They put a dialysis port in my neck in the ER and the dialysis began. Now it's 4 hrs/day, 3 days/week. They moved the port to my chest and I had surgery on my left arm for a port that won't be usable for at least another month. About 6 weeks ago, woke up on a Sunday morning to a loud buzzing alarm going off. My wife was already up and I couldn't figure out what this alarm was. I called out to her and she said everything was alright. I covered my ears but the alarm was just as loud. Then I realized that it was in my ears, not an alarm. It sounded like high pitched cicadas. It softened after about an hour. I still hear it although it is very light now. Srry to go on so long, but your story has inspired me to not give up. Thank you for sharing.
WOW! Your dental experience brought back many painful memories of my young life and back in those days there wasn't anything like implants, just the usual partials and/or dentures. The enamel never formed on my teeth, they would break off just eating a P & J sandwich or ice cream. I'm not going into a lot of it but one time in my early 20's I had a tooth break off the night before at supper. At the time, I was a school bus driver so, there wasn't time to make an appointment for the next day as my first run was at 6:30 am. That pain flared so badly I couldn't wait to park at the garage at 9:25 am. I was literally, crying by that time. It was all I could do to drive home, my head was going to burst! My Mom made an emergency call to the Dentist and drove me there while I sucked on a tea bag to ease the pain. I was in so much pain, my face was swollen red. The Dentist gave me five shots of Novacaine and I could still feel the pain. His nurse had to hold my arms and he jumped up in the chair, put his knee in my chest and inserted a mouth spreader. Until this day, 46 years later, I can still hear/feel the crunching, blood squirting, extraction of three abscessed teeth he pulled. Later, at 24 I had 23 pulled in the office and fitted with upper dentures. That left me with 6 of my own on the bottom. At 28, I had a full mouth of plastic and have been glad to this day.
So, my friend, you are not alone but now you have a healthy life ahead of you with a hobby that gives much pleasure and your outlook with the Lord is a beautiful thing to have, God Bless you as time moves on.
Thank you for sharing your very touching story,I’m so happy for you being strong and getting through all this. You sure have a lot of treasures saved up. Beautiful!
Thank you for sharing your story. I always wondered how you got to where you are now. My boyfriend and I both watch your channel. We get a laugh out of every one of your videos. You always put something funny in it. The basketball shots are great too.
Sometimes I guess I'm funny. Other times you're probably laughing because I say something stupid. LOL. I'm glad you both enjoy the videos, take care! :)
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Thank you for sharing your positive story. I'm sorry you went through what you did but I'm glad your on your way to complete recovery.
Thanks for sharing that information JD, you certainly didnt have to but the fact you chose to is much appreciated. Glad to hear you are on the mend and doing well. Thanks for all the entertaining videos, keep them coming!
JD you are a true inspiration for me and many others. I have had many issues with my health as well, in the past and currently, and metal detecting has made a big difference for me too. It keeps me moving and gets me out of the house even if it is in my own back yard. Depression and anxiety are very debilitating issues, added to that having arthritis makes ambition fly out the window. But finding videos like yours have made me really want to get out there and find my treasures. Thank you very much for sharing your story.
Excellent video, J.D. I really enjoy your videos. BTW, glad you are still among us.
Amazing story, bro. I did a tour in Bosnia, two in Iraq, and another in Afghanistan. I’m retired now and I think all that we go through is what makes us who we are. I recently got into detecting and am enjoying it alot. The thill of looking is its own drug. If you ever make it to the MS Gulf Coast, let me know. I’m all about a day in the sun.
JD, I am also a PTSD survivor. To many years of being a medic. You have my daily prayers. Never give up! I love your videos.
You're the man JD. Mad respect for you, dude. Thanks for sharing and happy treasure hunting!
Thanks for that video JD! I wish you well in all your future endeavors!
Appreciate the background story... glad now that you are feeling better. Now you are starting a new capture in your life, owning your own home.... looking forward to your coming adventures... .. btw I have feature your channel on my youtube Channel... all the best
Thank you for sharing your story. You are a survivor and I wish you the best with your upcoming dental work. I have a Dentist appointment this coming Monday. I always am afraid of going to the dentist but I do go twice a year. This time, I fear the worst. I lost a filling a month ago and I know I need the tooth extracted. Half the tooth is gone. Having a tooth pulled is the worst. I cry the whole time. I am mentally trying to prepare myself for the worst. I do have a great dentist and I hope he can get me through this. I am not asking for any advice. I guess I just wanted to open up about my fear and hope I get through this without pain and any problems. Thank you.
An update: I went to the appointment and everything worked out great! The Dentist was able to remove the rest of the filling, reconstruct the tooth and put in a new White filling. What felt like half the tooth was missing was a miscalculation of my tongue. Only a quarter of the tooth was gone. All is good now!
I had a dentistry scare this year. For the last couple of years I was majorly addicted to heroin but still working. Before this I had really good teeth because I had braces and took great care of them. Due to my addiction I neglected my teeth for the duration of it. This year I started an Opiate Substitute Treatment programme and started to treat my teeth a lot better but they started to hurt which really worried me, I thought I had multiple holes and knew how bad root canals hurt and really didn't want to get that procedure done. It turned out my wisdom tooth was pushing the others forward and it had chipped apart and the decay was affecting my other teeth. I got it taken out that day and no problems. I'm yet to get the others out but it really woke me up and my teeth are looking much much better and whiter and I really love it. But yeah if any one has read this make sure you take care of your teeth. It's cheap and keeps people really attractive plus procedures are painful, can prevent sleep and have a lot of other mental impacts. Glad to hear you're on top of it now JD :)
Glad you are getting treatment, we all fall on hard times (speaking from experience). Eyes forward. Mind forward. Feet forward.
Thank you, JD, for sharing some of your struggles and triumphs with us. I know chronic pain very well - and it's almost always different for each one of us, due to a number of factors. In my case, I was born with bone deformities due to dwarfism. Like you, I worked a lot in my earlier years once I was through with some of the earlier reconstruction in my knees. I loved "pulling up my own bootstraps, so to speak, and living a very independent life. As the years went by, the abnormalities grew and worsened (this time, cervical spine) and required surgical intervention. At that point, life as I knew it was over ( I was in my mid thirties by then). LOL - I kept defying the doctors and going back to work ... but life had other plans and lessons for me. After three long attempts, I learned some hard and physically painful lessons. Long story short, we never know where we might end up, what trials we may be confronted with, etc. To this day, I live with varying amounts of pain. Back in the late '90s and up until the last cervical spine reconstruction surgery and another to place a drainage shunt, I lived with migraines nearly everyday. It took my (great and very caring) primary care doctor over two years to convince me to try the hard stuff - the kinds of things I was raised not to take. I swear, it took me several more years to finally accept that these pharmaceutical-grade prescriptions are made for folks going through what I'd been dealing with for years, to feel comfortable with my decision to take them. I knew in my heart I wasn't weak (18 surgeries under my belt) or a user. After some trials and errors, I am at a new plateau. It changes every six months or so due to the deteriorations happening in my bones, but I work very closely with two types of neurosurgeons and a pain management specialist.
I guess my point is that, again, I am grateful you shared - and you're not at all alone. We have your back (emotionally speaking, anyway). I am so happy to hear you are doing much better and are starting such an exciting new chapter in your life. Take care, JD, and I'll be checking in now and again. Happy journeys, dude.
Thank you for sharing your story. Life is tough without going thru major things like you had to endure. Your a strong guy with a fantastic future. Love, love, love your videos! Blessings..❤️
I was very moved by your honesty in the sharing of a part of your life that obviously is very hard to relive, even in thought. I do know something about anxiety and panic attacks, and unless you experience them, its hard to wrap your head around how truly devastating they can be. Wonderful video Jim.. Thanks for sharing, and stay blessed!!! Keith
Awesome testimony . Thank you JD. God bless you friend.
Hi JD
I have watched many of your videos however, this video is something that I truly needed to hear. You are truly a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your faith in Jesus Christ. I don,t know if you will receive my comment because I know this video is not most recent but once again thank you and may God bless you always.
JD, this was very touching and inspiring. I'm so glad that you are doing better now after years of those problems, I could only imagine how hopeless you must have felt at times. I feel the same way about metal detecting, it's more than just a hobby. It's the adventure and immersing yourself in history and nature and it gives you such a different perspective on life and makes you a deeper person. And you are right man without a foundation laid on Jesus Christ we are nothing. Thank you for sharing this. Also, I'm not sure where you are in TN now but if you are by the Nashville area I could help you out about spots around there. I've been going to Nashville every year around thanksgiving for the last few years and I love it out there.
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Hey Zach. I'll send you a PM.
Jd. Thank you for b3ing so honest and 9pen about what you have beeñ through in your life, I know you have helped so many others, thank you for doing that, jack8e
1st time viewer, to a subscriber for life. What an AMAZING young man you are! I pull strength from the scary times from my Faith too. Jesus is the man! I have some people to share this video with 😉 Thank You for opening up about yourself, as you are helping others! Mad Love and Respect goes out to you.......
Hi JD. I love your channel & have watched many of your videos. I too have PTSD from my military service & metal detecting has helped me as well. Regards Pete.
Wow, that is an amazing story of perseverance! Thank u for sharing. I fought long & hard to protect my daughter from her child abusing father. We had the amazing opportunity to move from Nevada to Oklahoma, we have family here. I was born & raised in Nevada & there r things I miss but like u a whole new chapter of my life had begun. I didn’t even mind the heat. My daughter is doing so well she graduated Highschool a year early & is at a university not far from me here in OK. Although I miss her & went through a bit of depression & PTSD, I have begun to dream again & u have inspired me that travel is possible, owning my own home is possible. Thank u for sharing your story. God bless.
Thanks so much for sharing your story- the tome that made you exactly who you are today, an intelligent thinking man, gentle and kind. I enjoy all you share and have some similarities in my life, although I am twice as old. My tinnitus is now infrequent, also caused by extensive dental work beginning at age 8, large teeth, small jaw, TMJ (before they knew what to do with it), now tolerable, eight root canals through my life, and now autoimmune diseases. But the things you said, and that all things are connected, your love for the Lord, you have reminded me that there is always a way. I will pray for your well being and know you will prosper as you continue in your life. You're a great guy!
It's hard to know what to say. I've only "known" you a few months but I think I've managed to watch, and re-watch, most of your videos so I am up to speed. There is something about you that not only is soothing but inspiring as well. I "needed" to find you; you've helped me and for that I am eternally grateful. You are brave and you are wise beyond your years. May the road you've paved behind you turn golden before you and lead you to the total happiness you so deserve. The world is a better place because you're in it. Happy Hunting!
Boy JD, I get it. Been there. Still have my issues. Thank you!
JD, truly inspiring story. Thank you for sharing. I am new to your channel and newer to the hobby. Many other Channels out there to watch. I find yours to be real. Your a real person and show real metal detecting from a person who loves everything about it. It sounds like a courages journey and keep on plugging.
JD...Thanks for sharing. It sounds like things are getting better and I'm sure they will continue to improve. I to have used Metal Detecting to help get me through difficult times and it has been an awesome ride. NJ
Your description of Johnstown was right on. Weekly shootings in the Moxham section. I commuted from Bedford to the hospital in Johnstown daily for 21 years. Couldn't wait to get out of that hole. I'm glad your feeling better. I also suffer from chronic physical problems and it seems like there is no end to it. I will be having 2 surgeries on my lower back at the end of October. I will keep your story in mind while I am recuperating.
Your story is amazing and you have emerged victorious. Very inspirational.
Funny how dirt played a part in your recovery. I was really sick six years ago.While off from work, I spent the five months in dappled sun under trees, digging in the dirt cleaning up an abandoned scrappers homestead. I'd get tired and stretch out and take a nap. It was great. An odd thing I enjoy when metal detecting is the smell of the dirt. Thank you for sharing.
JD man you are one strong survivor. God bless you dude, keep on being strong and know that you have inspired me. Also I love watching your vids and I hope you can keep putting out new material. Thanks so much for sharing your life story. I know this will change someones life and make a difference. Stay Strong. Roger
"...in all things...give thanks" Bless you for sharing...:-)
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Wow, what a tragic story....I had no idea you were Christian. Good thing to learn!
I love your videos I always wanted to Metal Detect but watching your videos makes me feel I am right there, Your story has touched me and I will probably keep your voice in my head to remind me of how humble you are and a lovely person. In the times we are having it is good to find good and kind people. Bless you JD,
Before knowing this about you, I felt a connection with you. In a “friendship” sort of way. Even though I’m a lot older than you, I believe people’s souls connect in an ageless format. We have much in common. I too have been an entrepreneur at an early age. I too am a property investor. I’ve always “Dug for treasures” since I was a kid. I’ve had a lot of health things try and stop me in my life. It may have slowed me down a bit at times but I refuge to allow it to own me. I know it wasn’t easy sharing your story. But thank you for doing so. I listened to it yesterday as I was driving back from taking care of my oldest daughter. It was about an hour drive. I enjoy your videos. Now I think I’ll enjoy them even more. Hey... “keep on diggin’” life is truly what we choose to make it ❤️
Thanks for sharing your story. I think it is really important for people to know that they are not alone in life and the struggles it dishes out. This was a brave thing to do, and I respect you for that. Your positive attitude is infectious and will help others. Love your videos, so keep up the good work... Good therapy in our hobbies.
So inspired by your journey thru some really hard times. I am now 85 years old and I can still remember my own rocky road to adulthood and the lessons sorely learnedI Your videos are really entertaining. I enjoy hearing and watching your enthusiasm. ( Enthusiasm I have been told is derived from the Greek, en theos, and means "with God". Bless you, too.
I can sympathize. My teeth have always been bad for genetic reasons. Until about 2008 I had pretty much been in pain my whole life. But in 2007 and 2008 I began getting sick all the time because my teeth were constantly getting infected. In 2008 I finally decided I'd had enough, and had them all removed, every last one. I wear dentures occasionally but I pretty much am just "the guy with no teeth" now. But I am much happier and healthier now. :-)
Given your situation. That sounds like a great decision you made, though I'm sure it was a difficult one to make. Glad it turned out okay in the end!
Dear J D, your story was told in such a way that it reminded me that whatever is beating me down, I am fortunate to have
family and friends to help me over the obstacles that life has put before me. I, too have PTSD and there are so many that suffer from
it. I have had a long string of events in my life that undermined my ability to shake it off. I cannot shake it off. I needed help, so I began to see a therapist.
It will be a long, hard, road, but I will overcome it with God’s help. I am so proud of you for sharing your story. I am 71 years old, and I wish I could
hug you and thank you. Consider yourself hugged.
I love watching your metal detecting videos on UA-cam. Your are a refreshing and dynamic person. I will remember you in my prayers and ask that you please remember me in yours. Onward Christian soldiers! .....🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🦋🦋❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your struggles! I have had my own health problems where I didn't understand what was going on.
Years of problems and surgeries and diagnosis of MS. I am older and disabled now.
I want to detect so bad! I live vicariously through your videos and others.
I had a old silver dollar my parents left me and a really nice 1941 dime that was stolen along with all my jewelry. I have people who come in to help me and occasionally one is a thief.
By the grace of God one day I am going to get a metal detector and get out of this apartment. It is a goal I've had for a few years! I know I can do it and it will help me heal.
I believe God has put it in my heart.
Again Thank You for sharing!!
It was truly encouraging to me!
I am also a huge fan of vitamins and supplements for health. They have helped me a lot with all my issues.
You have a great collection.
One day I will.
God bless.
Wow man! I'm a new subscriber to your channel and all the content that I have watched so far has been great! But this video hands down for me has been the best motivational and up lifting thing for me in awhile! I really needed to hear this story right now! I'm going threw some similar Issues regarding PTSD and anxiety and depression . Was actually in the middle of freaking out and your video popped on and gathered my attention. Like it was meant to be. It calms me to know there is hope somewhere at the end of this dark hole im in. I hope and pray you continue your journey with lots of healing and lots of old silver!
my ears do that weird thing that you say still happens to you occasionally (at about 21:29) where your hearing will drop out, then slowly come back over about 20 or so seconds. it never comes with pain, but there is ringing, loud at first, as soon as the hearing goes out, and as the hearing comes back, the ringing subsides. i also have extreme sensitivity to sounds and certain frequencies and i can have a physical, almost painful reaction in my head/ears, and i've found that if i plug my ears really tight with my fingers when that happens, it's the only thing that makes it feel better. it only last a few seconds, but it's not pleasant.
PS: So glad you're still here and that you shared your story! Thanks! :)
I have the same reaction when I hear rap music. If I don't quickly cover my ears, I will be sick & heaving. The first time it happened, I was buying shoes for my kids in the mall. The store 'music' was rap. I had to hand my credit card to my 13 year old daughter & flee the store. Couldn't go back in.
I also lost my vision due to an allergic reaction to a medication. It was as if someone shined a flashlight in my eyes all I saw was white light. No I wasn’t dieing I knew that for sure lol. It took 3 days for it to come back & I feared it never would. I also had to have glasses after this event & I also had a tough time coping with the change. Each day I thank God I am not blind & that I can still dream. Thank u again for the inspiration JD. Please keep sharing. 😊
Very sorry you went through that, I had a similar thing getting diagnosed with fibromyalgia, took years to find out what was wrong. Along with toxic shock syndrome at the same time. Always being positive. I hated that at first the doctors told my family it was all in my head and it was not , finally thanks to a doctor who cared to go the extra mile, to run the test and get the correct diagnosis. I enjoyed your story. Happy Valentines Day ❤️
J. D., I am so touched by your spirit and your tenacity to heal and keep moving! I just found your channel and I really enjoy how excited you get when you’re digging and when you find these great coins. I really love what you said at the very end of this video about what metal detecting has done for you..... we are all eternal and we are loved!! you keep up the good work J. D.!!
I've been watching your channel for a while now, and this video popped up today, and I'm glad it did! I too suffer from panic attacks, and they come out of nowhere. I spent many of nights camped in front of the ER, as I feel if I am in danger of dying, I would be close to the place where they could save me. Some people may find that funny, but when you get a panic attack, you feel like you are about to die 😞 Seeing seeing this video gives me hope, as I see I'm not alone.
Hello JD,
That was certainly an interesting story. IIt was pleasing to hear that you found an outlet in metal detecting to bring you through the "bumps in the road". You believed in yourself, and persevered.
Thanks for sharing!
ps. I am 68, and from around Cornwall, New York. My mother told me that my grandfather had two brothers. One joined the circus, and the other was lost in the Johnstown flood. I have an old book about that devastating flood.
You are one amazing man what a story. I needed this video Thank you so much for this. I have followed you for a couple years. Keep em comin. God bless you!
Your life is touching! Thank for sharing!! it helpful to me to be reminded that I am not the only one with deep struggles to stay above the waterline!!!
I hear you! Glad you survived and have become a part of my life...
thank you for sharing when life nocks you down you get up dust off and keep going I have congestive heart failure also heading for a hip replacement and I am three time cancer survivor life is good and I am not done yet!
Jd God bless you son love your videos im in mid 60s almost died myself yr and half ago after covid i tripped over my dog long story short broke six ribs punctured lung bled internally er said just bruised ribs 4days later got to daughters house in ormond bch fla ambulance brought me to trauma center stayed in hospital mth n half waz septic they said another hr id been dead been a yr n half now got nox 600 off market place waiting to get knee and shoulder fixed from fall too that'll be done next week and I can look forward to getting out metal detecting i can't wait you're and inspiration for sure brother god bless you only reason im here is because jesus was with me ty for adventure and carry on never give up have a joyful day buddy
I know that I'm a bit late to this party but thank you for sharing and your encouragement. You never really know another person's walk...
I'm now getting into metal detecting so I will be asking you some questions soon. God Bless You.
Cool JD, enjoyed your story...I haven't been subscribed for to long but will be here a whole lot longer. Peace my man and keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing what you find at your new house:)
What a life changing experience to go through. I've had root canals and implants. Even though my teeth never hurt, the procedures were rough. Thanks for sharing.
Godbless JD! praise the lord for his mercy endureth forever!
Meh god doesnt exist
MYCHEZSTICK i just like seeing other peoples reaction to things
You went through alot of scary stuff... and have thrived! Your first house story.... DAMN.... Listening to this has been educational and inspirational!
Thank you so much for this. Just what I needed to hear today. I've been so sick. Not really sure what to do about it. I get so weak that taking action and going to the dr is overwhelming. I've made my appt. I see my dr soon shes already ordered labs. Sometimes all it takes is kind words from a stranger and initiative and a phone call to your dr. Thank you again for this video.
So glad you came through all those physical difficulties, to a great extent, and that you have some peace of mind. Glad too that metal detecting played a role in your recovery.
Thanks for sharing this part of your life with us Jon. Very inspiring. Love the videos, keep them coming!
Glad to know your a believer JD! Love your videos man! Keep on doing good videos and stay positive and stay believing
Hey JD I know the feelings you had and I feel very similar at times. I wish I could snap out of it. Don’t you miss hunting up north. I’m from upstate NY and when I go to visit my parents I get to go hunting in old grounds. Now in Georgia it’s hard to find silver sometimes.
But I’m happy you got out of your slump. I’m hoping one day I will. If you come to GA please let me know!!
JD Im amazed i found this, Im 20 and ive been suffering very similar symptoms you had for the past year, it started with me one night playing a board game with my girlfriends family, i remember feeling fatigued earlier that day which was unusual for me because i usually was full of energy and had had enough sleep the night before.. As i was sitting at the table with her family my mind started to feel extremely foggy and could not follow the conversations they were having whatsoever and by the time it was my turn I couldnt even play the game, I just sat there staring at the pieces confused with them all looking at me like I was an idiot(not recommended to do in front of your girlfriends parents..) anyways, I had to get up and leave and that night i woke up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat for no known reason. The following months after is when my real problems started. I developed temporary hearing loss and ringing in my right ear that would happen suddenly and randomly with my hearing gradually returning after. And then the Brain fog... this has been the hardest for me, i cant find my words anymore I still have trouble following conversations and understanding what im reading has become extremely difficult. Another main thing is my vision, it just seems off, like white lights are too bright and everything is sort of "dull" and i have a hard time seeing whats in my peripheral vision. These symptoms have really taken there toll on me as i feel like i cant accomplish what i had planned for myself in life now. But Im trying to stay positive and seeing this video made me have hope. Thank you.
Buddy I've had it for thirty five years. It mostly effects my right ear but never goes away. That's the reason I detect. I can escape the constant ringing by the slight hum of the earphones. I'm sure by now you have noticed that when it's quiet the ringing seems louder.
Mine is due to an artillery simulator going off directly next to me. I thought I was going to be deaf but after a week I had hearing in my ear again. But the ringing has never stopped. The only advice I can give you is if it bothers you while you try sleeping have a radio on for the white noise. Hopefully you will regain normal hearing after you complete the dental work. Good luck and thanks for sharing a very personal part of your life with us.
Thank you for sharing your story. You have helped me, as I see my life story is similar to yours. I admire your strength. God bless you. My prayers are with you. Pat
I noticed you said you were from Johnstown. I was born in Indiana PA. My dad was born in Clymer. I've been to the Johnstown flood museum. Thank you so much for your story. I have similar issues. It's good to know you are not alone.
I hope you have sucess in all areas of your life, JD. John Wayne said, life is hard... Its real hard if you're stupid. You'll be ok as long as you continue to o pay attention. I too metal detect for physical, and mental therapy. Good talk.
Where do I begin? First and foremost, you have just become my favorite UA-camr! I follow dozens of detectorists worldwide and US coin/paper money folks. I've had similar teeth problems, had some root canal's that didn't hurt at all. Tons of cavities, even had two gold caps (installed?) while in the US Navy. Completely toothless now, dentures will NOT stay in and I'm getting scrawnier every day. All my fault. I have diabetes and heart disease, one heart attack so far....I weighed 150 at that time, 2009 so folks, you don't have to be obese to have one. I've been (alcohol, never did drugs) sober for 20+ years.
I have $2,000 worth of metal detectors, all are Garrett, a GTI 2500 with deep seeking Treasure Hound, Pro Pointer and AT Pro. They're great at finding everything except coins. Both are complicated as heck (not the Pointer, lol).
I appreciate your honesty! I was raised to be honest, on a farm in Iowa that I now own. I'm honest to a fault and it gets me in trouble on UA-cam and Facebook. As an eBay seller, all of my listings descriptions are as truthful as can be and I don't embellish. I don't understand why some sellers (and buyers) MUST lie.
THANK YOU for giving credit to Jesus! I do as well as I firmly believe I wouldn't be alive without Him.
you have a great speaking voice,thhe life bio is very interesting. wish you more success as you go forward.
Glad to hear you are getting your dental problems sorted. I went through a lot of the same, with the excessive decay (largely my fault), eventual death of just about every tooth in my mouth since I didn’t have the means to get fixed up, rampant infection set in which I managed as well as I could with a rather grisly daily routine involving clearing every abscess that had developed and filling glasses with the contents. When I finally put together the money to get implants and got my x-rays it was pretty scary to see how much bone loss I had incurred as a result of the infection over a long period but it was a relief when the surgery to have all 9 of the post mounts inserted was nowhere near as painful as I had feared. Word to the wise...take care of your teeth, you only get one set!!
I really related to your story. Thank you for sharing it with me. I love your enthusiasm and enjoy your channel.
I am so glad you shared this story.Not the teeth but I have had a similar life from 2-3 years of age until this day,I can only go from day to day and I am a lot older than you.I live in a great town and own a lovely house great views.Yet it is still hard to move forward People around me would not understand,They would say he is doing ok .I look at it as putting on my happy mask when I get up and battling through the day..Well done to you,I feel sorry for you and happy for you Chin up and push on.That seemed so easy to say..Anyway your new place seems great ,you have earn't it .Cheers from the land down under..
WoW! After years of broken teeth, and crumbling poisonous, amalgam fillings, and abscesses causing poor health, I could not wait to have the remainder of my teeth pulled. The best thing I ever did. You fought the fight and won! Thanks for sharing. As a closet treasure hound, I thoroughly enjoy your adventures!
How amazing, all the trials and tribulations you went through was gods plan, he was with you and helped you through them. I too went through the bad teeth problems. I now have a full set of dentures. Im much older than you but it is what it is. You are a much stronger person now Nd i believe your going too do amazing things that in your life. HH AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR REMINDING ME .
@JD's Variety Channel Jd, man we would definitely get along. I'm about your age. Similar life stories and hobbies. Unfortunately, my teeth are even in the same condition yours were. I had both Meningitis and Viral encephalitis in my 20's. I'm better now and actually have a dentist appointment Friday to get dentures ughh. I was raised in Southern West Virginia which is mainly southern Baptist. My hobby is coin collecting and I'm trying to get into metal detecting. My 2 boys 12 and 8 are trying to get me to buy a metal detector. Anyway, great video about your life! Maybe we'll meet one day. Best wishes to you brother! Hope you see this message since you made this video 3 years ago.
Thanks for sharing your faith in Christ.