How PTSD Affects Cops
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My friend Trevor was a firefighter and paramedic who struggled severely with PTSD after seeing horrible things no human should ever have to see. He took time off work to recover and get help. His first day back at work was also his last day at work...And on earth. A little girl died in his arms as he was trying to revive her. That was the end all, be all for Trevor. He went home, wrote a heartfelt note and took his life. He was 28.
I love you Trevor Murphy! Miss you buddy and see you on the other side ❤
May God bless and protect the brave first responders and men and women of the military. Thank you for fighting to keep us safe ❤
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Im sorry for your loss. Trevor sounds like an angel that we needed.
Hate to hear that. Been an LEO for 25+ now and I wish I could “forget” all that I have seen.
Im sorry for your loss🙏 R.I.P Trevor
Looked up the story, really heartbreaking. Hope you and his family are doing better, much love❤
Twenty three year Trooper here...... I know exactly what he felt. God bless !
I have a friend who is a cop. He deals with traumatic stuff with jokes and laughter. He says they get A LOT of heat for it, as people think they are being uncaring and insensitive, but it's really how they cope. It's not meant to disrespect anyone.
My cousin came back from a tour in Iraq and would laugh about certain graphic things as well and some of the family took it as uncaring and insensitive. After his 4th tour when he was honorably discharged and sent home, it was awful. He talked so much about what he saw and had been through. He would jump at the smallest noises and smells and react with a weapon. He's not even 40 and in assisted living with a host of disorders but the main being severe PTSD. It's heartbreaking. He's not the same and never will be.
I remember the first causality I saw when I was a P.O. it was a horrible accident on the Highway. A woman tried crossing a major highway and was hit several times. I got there as she was expiring. When medics arrived they cracked a joke (no civilians in earshot ) but I remember feeling such rage at them. Later was told and learned it was their coping mechanism. But really bothered me at the time and that was almost 20 years ago.
Gave up on law enforcement a few years later. Had a hard time with P.T.S.D. for many years some bad days some good ones.
We laugh about everything. But we cry inside. The bad jokes we tell are better than breaking down. I have been retired for 4 years and still just make a bad joke about everything that is bothering me. Its not disrespect its coping with the worst. Then some went home and drank themselves numb. There is a lot of PTSD in first responders that includes corrections. We just do what we have to do to make it through the day.
I can see where a persons loved ones would get upset, but I understand that everyone copes differently. Some prefer to be left alone, some make jokes and I'm sure there are many other ways. Hell, I even made a joke at the service for one of my grandparents who passed away. And it was heard by everyone. Wasn't inappropriate, but I have a dark sense of humor and make jokes that others might not get.
@@mtnguard6469 I hear you brother I've lost everything in my life but try to push on.
You’re an inspiration to all police officers
And civilians as well
How about everybody...
Memory loss is a key indicator of PTSD, unable to remember important facts about the event is also a classic sign of PTSD. Thank you for sharing your post. Be safe.
Saddest call I had ever been on: A father had severe clinical depression and suicidal tendencies from his medication. He had called his kids school telling the kid to ride the bus to mom's house. The kid tried getting ahold of his dad for 4 days before he finally called us. We went out to the fathers house with a search warrant, kicked the door after five minutes of calling his name, and we smelled death right away. This guy had shot himself in the head and had 7 empty liquor bottles laying around his body. He had a 45 caliber handgun in his right hand and a picture of his son and ex wife in his left. I will never forget that day until I breathe my last breath on this earth...
hunter brown yes, those calls suck bad..
I was on a call back in 2015 similar to this. Not as graphic but a man hung himself in his basement because his ex took his kids away from him. I can handle gore and body parts and smells but its these type of psychological ones that have always stuck arround in my mind. I was only with RCMP for 5 months at that point and it almost made me quit.
Hunter Brown He put that bottle to his head and pulled the trigger.
Sad song. Sadder that it happens for real all too often.
Ghost Leviathan i give a lot of respect to crises intervention team 1st responders thank you 🙏
Yup..... been there done that (twenty three year Trooper).
Thanks for service I know a lot of people don’t appreciate it but you risk your life everyday
I was a police officer in Northern Ireland for 23 years in Northern Ireland until getting a medical out 2 years ago due to PTSD, depression and anxiety. Been with my partner for 29 years and we have 3 kids.
Doing this job came a hairs breath away from costing me everything I value in life - my family. I was spending all my time helping everyone else’s family/issues while my own was crumbling.
I have taken on many challenges and battles in my life but this one knocked me on my butt for at least two years, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t eat, couldn’t communicate properly with family because it felt like I would contaminate my home life with the stuff I had to deal with.
When the damn breaks it can do so pretty suddenly in the end, my resilience disappeared overnight.
2 years on and getting stronger every day, it has taken much self reflection and the patience and understanding of my family.
Don’t doubt your feelings folks, if you are struggling seek help and invest willingly and openly in it.
Take care👊☘️
"Let's talk about PTSD, it's no joke"
*Major key happy dubstep starts playing*
@Mister Brookes This issue needs to be spoken about more often, its a very real epidemic.
I agree. Buuttt first, smash that like button and hit the subscribe if you haven't done soooo.
"Blessed are the peace makers they shall be called children of god “ video proves this, even though he knew the subject was dead he tried to bring him back to life.
May god bless you further officer401
SUA SPONTE “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God”
Anthony Puleio yes I meant that thank yoi
Amen! God bless our first responders and military.
@@misfitbrit1989 thank you..we need that. Also have ptsd
@@MsFiregal8 Thank you for you're service you've done so much for our country.
I'm in my 15th year, you nailed it. Great topic, great video. This is a real problem that needs to be talked about more. There isn't anything to be embarrassed about, PTSD doesn't make you weak, it makes you human!
I was forced to retire due to PTSD, but received no treatment for it. This led to self medication with alcohol. I went through hell for years until I found a counselor who was also in AA, who helped me recall and deal with the traumatic incidents and get past them. Thank God I'm finally free, for the most part, from the screwed up thinking and nightmares. Thanks for your service and putting this out there.
No matter how much you don't think it will, this job takes a little bit of your soul and humanity every time. I'm so lucky to have family and friends who always put back those pieces of my soul back and keep me human.
I went from dispatching for over 3 years, to being a new rookie on the streets this year in July. I knew a little bit of what is expected, due to my father being a chief of police. I love this job, but hate how the lifestyle/job effects my love ones. Stay safe yall!!!!
Stay safe out there 💙
Thanks for you service sir
hey sir i wanted to thank you for serving and helping the world that little bit more. i have a question. so im almost 13 but want to be a police officer. one thing i struggle with is gory visuals. how often do you get a case like that? again thank you for serving.
I always heard Cops don't make good dispatchers and dispatchers don't make good cops. But hopefully it works out and you have a long successful life on the road.
@@Bruh1 I have served for almost 2 years. I have not seen anything yet, however, it will happen eventually. As you get older, you will either find out you can or you can not. Doesn't hurt to try. I wish you luck!!
You hit the nail on the head. Great video at the right time. I cover this as well for corrections. Always a worthy and needed topic. Thank you
DMoney Industry a lot of officers are taking their own lives.
DMoney Industry if you don’t care about the well being of our officers ...then why are you following this channel
Tier Talk Im only going on a year with my department. Ive seen things ive felt will mess with me behind the walls. However the only thing I can really see changing is how I interact socially. My sympathy for others is very minimal now. I guess it just affects everybody different. But definitely something that needs to be brought to attention.
As a long time Paramedic, I can understand what you go through on a weekly basis. We see a lot of things that no one should ever have to see. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and am medically retired now and go through therapy every week and have been for about a year. I have a loving wife that puts up with me (I really don't know how) and supports me as well as two loving children grown and gone from home now. They do stay in touch and see me every week or so. It really does help to talk to someone about all the things that go on in our lives.
Best of luck to you and thanks for your videos. Love them. If it does get to the point you need to talk to someone, go and do it. Don't let your job do to you what mine did to me.
My dad is a DRAF medic veteran, and is in ems for 27 years now. He has ptsd for the second time now. It's so darn hard to help someone with ptsd. Stay safe!!!!
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I've been doing body removal for 2 years going from scene to scene daily across the county I've had to pick up friends and family of friends and it really sucks sometimes but at the end of the day I feel like it just opens your eyes to how real the world around you is, it's never affected me negatively or kept me up at night but its 100% changed who I am as a person and how I see the world.
I am firefighter I saw a lot of nasty stuff in my career first death in my job was a kid. it happened a couple of months ago I still affect me in life.
Hang in there, brother!
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Dont be afraid to seek help if u need it I have calls that still haunt me 15yrs later
God Bless you
Please don't be afraid to ask for help. God bless you and thank you for doing such wonderful work.
I was med-evac from Iraq in 2007 due to injuries from an IED. I can't go to July 4th fireworks. I can't be in crowded areas. And for some reason, I started a new symptom; a hatred for police officers. How DARE they pull me over for an infraction. I fought and nearly died for this country and this punk ass wants to give ME a citation (even with a Purple Heart plate)? I HATED them. A pure feeling of detest for officers. And then, at a gas station, I dropped my soda on the ground. On the other side of the pump was a local officer. He grabbed my soda before I could get it (I must walk with a cane permanently). Then we had a conversation. This is when I learned that officers can and do have PTSD. Talking to him was like talking to a fellow Marine. He became a person that I dispised to someone that I can trust and have full respect for. I did and went through a lot for my country. They do so much for our community. Officers don't get the respect they deserve.
Officer401; I hope you read this post as it's proof that just having a conversation with someone can change their life as I was suffering from depression and thoughts of suicide (a staggering 22 soldiers commit suicide daily from PTSD). Thank you for this video!!
Pray to god those memories stay hidden away because when they come back, try to be ready. I'm speaking with experience.
Indeed, when we 'forget' we are simply blocking the information from our conscious recall by shoving it behind a wall of our own creation...
We don't allow it to flow unhindered through our consciousness... The more things you throw behind that wall, the bigger the pressure that builds up. So then, when the wall is compromised you have a pressure cooker explosion of horror and shock bursting forth...
This is why therapy, spirituality and moms across the world insist we open up and deal with the things we block out... Behind that wall is a wound that needs your care and attention for it to heal.
If you have an open, dirty wound, you don't just slap a rag on it and carry on with your day... That's how you get gangrene and the chance to develop a relationship with maggots... 😝
The same is true for trauma of an emotional, mental and spiritual level...
So, unpacking and cleaning up behind the wall is a Healthcare practice that is crucial for everyone... Regardless what form it takes.
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You guys ever notice how when you think or mention how you've gone this long without any issues they seem to comeback? Hard to enjoy the good times because you know it's only a matter of time before it hits you again. It's a cruel cycle.
@@bencunningham6298 Very much so!
Love to see people like you getting awareness out there thank you officer 401!
Respect. I cannot imagine. Thanks for putting this out there.
I’ve been diagnosed with PTSD. Both as a security officer working in an ER, and in my personal life. Up until I was diagnosed, I had always assumed PTSD was something that was reserved for soldiers. It’s not, you are absolutely correct. You can be a victim of domestic abuse, be in a stressful situation, even the loss of a loved one. There are specific things that are called triggers. Triggers can be a smell, a song, a visual that triggers the emotional response in the brain to make you flash back to that specific tragic time. A big one for me, was my first response to a patient who coded. They put him on a gurney and the nurse was too short to do compressions so I held her up while she was doing the compressions two inches from his face as the life left him. To this day I can’t recall his face either, just the eyes as they went blank. Everything else was crystal clear. So I guess I just came to say thank you for bringing awareness to this issue. I didn’t realize just how emotionally detached I had become from everything that was “tough” to deal with for other people. I no longer cried at death. It was just a part of life. I am a firm believer that talking about it and getting help is the most important thing a person can do. Awareness is so important, so friends and family can recognize the signs and get that person help. It’s not weakness to ask for help. It takes more strength to ask for help than you know.
You're description on how you deal with stress, how the brain handles the events to be forgotten, tragic memories etc. It is indeed the exact same method I use in dealing with horrific moments of the past. Thanks for the video.
I can actually identify, with this. I've been in a shooting. To this, day can't remember it. I've seen suicide, death, and the tragic problems of life. You are the person, who shows up to solve it. I have great appreciation to my brothers and sisters. Get help if you need it, I did.
Thank you Officer 401 for helping bring attention to this very important issue.
I appreciate your courage in talking about this “taboo” topic.
How courageous of you to talk about the worst you've seen to thousands of people. I hope other people follow your footsteps and speak up to someone too.
The more we talk about it, the more we can show people that they are not alone and can reach out for help.
My dad had severe PTSD as a WWII veteran-my bro published his memoirs in To Serve With Honor edited by Bernard M Woodland, at Amazon. He joined a 101st Airborne Division reunion group and being with his brothers helped him lift the depression he had suffered from for years. He started marching in the Veteran's Day parade, and with writing is memoirs got the emotional peace he had been missing his whole life. Living with him was hell on earth, he had the homicidal tendencies that many with PTSD suffer from, and went off in rages. Recently they have found that these rages are a symptom of depression. They are also beginning eye therapy where they are showing you how to move your eyes when you are in a flashback, sort of erasing the incident. Also it really helps to have an exercise buddy and work out together at least weekly. It is also nice to meet with a group for breakfast or participating in a sport.
Thank you...helps me understand my coworkers in fire dept better also. Stay safe!!
Thank you for sharing this. As a law enforcement officer myself, I too have seen my share of death and despair, and it's best to be able to talk to someone about it. This mindset of keeping these tings to yourself as I was told when I was being trained has to stop. We're losing too many brothers and sisters in blue to suicide and PTSD. Please talk about it to someone, get it off of your chest and find someone to confide in. Keep up the fight!
This is probably one of your best videos. I haven't been in law enforcement very long, but I can already relate to a lot of what you have said. This is a real "mental injury" that many people face, especially first responders. I think awareness and dialogue are the best tools we can share with one another. Thanks for doing this one.
it’s amazing how our minds protect us by blocking bad memories or experiences. thank you for doing this video, this topic is so important!
thank you for your service officer 401
When I did five years doing healthcare security I worked at a hospital. Even those memories still haunt me. It doesn't compare to those on the street but I think people don't think about what people working in hospital emergency department sees either .
Just got done talking about this kind of stuff in CIT/Mental health, definitely no joke
Veterans are risking their lives to protect our country and law enforcement keeping the neighborhood safe are both tough job. I’m glad they are around willing to sacrifice and do whatever takes to keep us safe. Thank you for all your work. God bless you.
Civilian here. I can definitely relate to the post traumatic stress. I have survived a major earthquake, come home to find my neighbor's house on fire, been in a fire at school, had brain surgery, had my gallbladder removed, had emergency surgery, and nearly died from a critical medical mistake, all by age 22. Like you, my memory isn't exactly Einstein level in my every day life, I can remember all the details of these events as if they just happened. I can still hear the roar of the ground moving beneath my feet, the flashes of power lines falling, smell the thick, choking smoke, feel the intense heat, hear the screaming fire alarms, and the sheer terror I felt when I found that my body would not cooperate with me after one of my doctors- someone I trusted- gave me a medication that had a life-threatening interaction with one of my other meds without realizing it. I went to therapy once I was able to, and I learned how to deal with the memories that were haunting me so that I wouldn't panic every time I was reminded of them.
I’m a week from graduating the academy. Through out the classes instructors would ask our goals for our career and mine has always been patrol for 10-15 years, ranking up as possible, while chipping away at a psychology degree that would earn me the position to then finish my career as a department psychologist who’s not just some shrink but one that took the calls too. I’m ignorant of all the ins and outs that are currently in place for this problem but I’m a huge advocate of anonymity and no fault admissions. Thank you for bringing this topic up.
I have been diagnosed with PTSD. You described it almost perfectly. The human mind has the ability to alter memories to protect itself.
I pray every day for the unsung heroes. The ones that deal with the worst society has to offer so my family can feel safe.
I've never had the opportunity to thank you for your service as an officer, so thank you Officer401
I grew up in a very abusive situation. I have lived through horrible things and have witnessed those I love not make it through. I put myself through intense psychotherapy to battle depression and have gained control over my life. It takes strength and courage to get help. You are strong enough to do this for yourself and family.
My hard drive broke in the 15th year. I’m medically retired now, sober for 5 years, got my family back, and am blessed. Every day is a struggle, yet I was a lucky one that found help. Don’t fear seeking help folks! God bless
I'm so glad you spoke on this. I have 7 years in corrections between state and county and I have noticed a dramatic change in my ability to deal with normal day to day stress. Shit that shouldn't de a big deal. I have become so cynical...even overly judgmental. Verbal disputes I used any excuse to turn physical. I left Corrections for this reason. This is not what I was raised to be. Hats off to those that make it a life long career and control that inner demon that arises from being around such negativity on an every day basis.
I just retired after 14 years and I'm still having a hard time getting back to normal
DVJFan the shit he's seen thats why
@DVJFan and the lifestyle dude wdym why?
Ashley, find your inner why. And never lose sight of it. Realize bad does exist n you'll never change it. Find reasons to be grateful even in midst of ugliness
If you had a choice to go back and be a cop would you? Or would you change your career?
@@Jody6201 I would I loved the job the co workers who became family over the years I felt like I made a difference for the community but at the end of my career it was becoming way to political the higher ups honestly didnt care about when i broke my neck 3 years ago not one single higher up even called to check on me not that i wanted a parade but it would've been nice to know they cared if it wasn't for the way the business has changed for the worst I'd still be in law enforcement
Thank you for sharing this with us.
This one meant a lot. It took me years to admit I had PTSD from the job. It took my girlfriend sleeping next to my side for a few weeks seeing me wake up in a panic from nightmares every night. I didn't want to admit it was an issue, and was in denial about it until I started talking about it. Don't be embarrassed like I was. Seeking help can only be beneficial.
The more I learn about the cops' life and so many horrible things they deal with, the more I respect them. A million thank you is not enough!
OMG, this vid caused a flashback for me, 23 years ago... a brand new paramedic.... was called to a residence at about 4:30am for a 6 year old girl unresponsive.... we arrived on scene to find her in cardiac arrest, we did everything in our power to no avail.... I can remember every detail of that night, when we got to the hospital, she was pronounced DOA, her mother (rather large woman) clung to me sobbing for at least 20 minutes.........even though there is nothing I could do, I still felt guilty.... I couldn't sleep for 3 days and probably smoked an entire carton of cigs in those 3 days :( even now I still find myself wondering... is there something else I could have done. but there is ONE thing am sure of..... Sarah has been in a better place since 13 September 1996 I have done a good job of putting this incident out of my head for the past 10 years, but "SURPRISE" this vid brought it back as if it were yesterday
Thank you so much for being one of the good officers. Pretty sure I now have PTSD after having something happen with a bad officer. If a police car gets behind me I have to pull off the road no matter what. Watching this made me think about an officer with PTSD coming in contact with a civilian with PTSD. Both kind of afraid of each other. Think it’s sad that someone can be kind of afraid of another that they’ve never met because of what’s happened to them in their pasts
Less than 1 year after retirement I was diagnosed with PTSD and anxiety disorder. All stems from the job. 401 is right. This is more common than you think and nothing to play around with.
Thank you for this video. You have helped me to better handle and deal with others with PTSD. I am a critical care nurse, but have friends that are in law enforcement.
Thank you for your service. It sure is sad how it affects some people.
Thank you to all police officers 👮♂️thank u so much for your service
I had taken a single vehicle rollover where a woman was ejected. Her head slapped a guardrail and her skin was hanging off of her face. I will always remember her pleading for me to save her life. She was transported by EMS and passed away due to her injuries. That’s why I give citations for no seatbelt. It may save your life.
Thanks for sharing your story. PTSD is real for any of us in this line of work. I relate so much. Sometimes it’s a blessing to have our memories forgotten. Your story is helpful for those that might want to get into the profession and to help family of officers. I agree therapy works helps. Getting helps makes us stronger.
I've been watching your videos for a long time and I've recently joined my city fire department. I haven't seen much bad stuff yet but my crew has still been very supportive and encouraged me to be open with them if I need to talk about anything. I'm glad I got placed on a crew with that mentality.
I completely understand what you’re saying. I’ve been in law enforcement for 26 years and prior to that I spent 6 years in fire rescue and I can completely understand all of it. The things I’ve seen have changed me so much. I can still remember everything that I’ve seen. They haunt me from time to time and I never know when they will come up. Thank you so much for making this video.
401 ....you are a stud...Don't change. America needs people like you.
God bless you officer 401! Thank you for all that you do. You are truly a hero and someone worth respecting.
@@BobThe9534 you know I wish you no ill feelings, but I will say this. How sad your life must be to look at a message that was thinking a police officer for his work and his efforts to keep me safe, ignore the entire point of the message, spit all over the meaning behind the message all to flex your edgy boy atheist muscles, simply because I said God bless. Your mom must be so proud of you why you sitting her basement eating her Cheetos.
@@BobThe9534 keep disrespecting cops my dude.
@@BobThe9534 yes, yes you actually do. Because by taking a message that is meant for a police officer, one that is meant to show him respect for what he does and making it about you and your narcissistic need to told someone who's a Christian that God doesn't exist instead of keep your big mouth shut because he's congratulating and thanking a police officer. You are disrespecting the cop because you're taking the focus that is meant for him and putting it on yourself. You could have just ignored it oh, you got it has not said anything. But instead you chose to make it about you which in turn is extremely disrespectful.
@@BobThe9534 and you are right you may not be disrespectful but you sure dont show consideration, either way you need an attitude check.
Thanks 401 for bringing light to a real issue. A real serious issue facing law enforcement and first responders. It's so hard for public servants to speak out, mainly because of crappy leaders in some departments and the judgement/stigma that comes with asking for help. As police officers we're so used to being the ones people ask for help and the ones who solve other people's problems. We sometimes forget to solve our own problems from within and neglect ourselves in the process. Love the channel and wish I would have discovered it sooner. Your videos are very interesting and informative. Pretty damn funny at times also! As a leo I appreciate what you do on UA-cam and the knowledge you bring to leos and anyone aspiring to become a leo. Anyone interested in becoming a cop should really consider whether or not they're willing to risk ptsd at some point in their career. For fellow cops, never ever be afraid to seek help and don't be afraid to tell crappy department heads to shove it if they aren't receptive!
Seriously Thank you! You are an awesome resource for better understanding what my lady (gf and officer) goes through. I am heartbroken for all who have to endure or witness situations of such evil or ugliness and also charged up to be the partner/support for my 1st responder. I am learning alot from you and I am very grateful!
Pure honesty that’s an admirable trait
Thank you for posting this topic. I was there on that day 18 yrs ago. Not a single day goes by that I don’t think about it. I love the job and love being in the streets. Getting help is not an easy thing due to the nature of the job.
I stay focused for my family. Stay strong.
You are correct. We all deal with things differently. One is not better or worse than the other. I was a Firefighter for many years. I knew early on I was going to have to figure out a way to deal with incidents. My wife always said (when I would tell her FD stories, or I would stop at an accident etc while she was with me) "I don't know how you are still sane" I could only explain it this way " I learned to distance myself from the tragedy, I was there to perform a service" Not that there weren't some that did get in my head (a little) On one, once over, had an empty feeling in my stomach, felt like hunger, but could not eat. for a little while. Too many hours on this scene. Great stuff 401!
I loved this video so much! I have a little PTSD because I was involved in unfortunate serious car accident nearly four years ago and I was a driver. It has left me with multiple serious fractures. My mind just filtered out this whole day so I don't recall anything. I subconsciously have fear to drive but I can manage it. I just can't imagine what people go through when they can remember everything in detail and deal with PTSD for the rest of their life. As always thank you for the great content. Stay safe and take care of yourself Officer401. 💙
Hang in there
So well said. It really hit me at 9:20 min because never have I heard somebody explaining it so clearly. But from my experience that actually is the best way to describe the most difficult thing to deal with being a first responder. 👍🏻
I think everyone thinking about choosing to work in law enforcement/ medicine/ becoming a fire fighter etc should watch this (and also the significant others of those people who already have to deal with it).
Thanks for your work man (on and off camera).
Your memory loss explanation hit hard. Thank you, it explains a lot.
Great video from Wales 🏴
PTSD is no joke, I've been dealing with it for about 5 years now from an ex trying to kill me. Glad to see awareness being brought to the issue. Thanks for the video. Have a blessed day.
Oh sweetie...that breaks my heart. I had a similar experience with someone who r*ped me and strangled me. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers for healing ❤ hang in there sister.
Same :( it got better when I met someone who showed me he wont raise a hand.
Thank you for bringing attention to this issue. It's like you said, people mainly connect PTSD with veterans.
In a way, though, I liken you and people in your line of work--including all first responders--to soldiers. You're out there every day doing battle and saving lives under often hostile conditions.
Thank you for your service, and thank you for all that you do to educate those entertaining law enforcement careers. Stay safe.
Thanks for this brother. I am...was...a patrolman with 18 years of service. I'm currently dealing with a PTSD diagnosis that has sidelined me, and attempting to get my municipality to recognize it. Thankfully, no matter where this leads me, I had the support structure that a lot of guys aren't lucky enough to have at that moment and I did not eat my service pistol. The stigma is still there. But guys we seriously have to address this issue. You're already a hero, don't become a statistic! #suckitptsd
I’m a fresh LEO (1 year) and long periods of boredom interrupted by moments of sheer terror ... Perfect description.. 7 hours of report writing then all of a sudden someone gets stabbed in the neck bleeding out and your one of first on scene
Thank you so much for this video. You are very brave. Never underestimate the ability of those who can see the truth. You are helping those who remain silent. They don’t have to be in law enforcement to feel your struggle. Take care my friend.
Thank you all First Responders. Thank you 401 for your service I live in Georgia and I'm Thinking bout joining LEO in the future but thank you for the advice and your inspiration I watch your videos daily and I just wanna say thank you for Inspiring me to know what it feels like to be a cop Thank you for everything you do. May God be with you all the way to your last day.
-Thank you for your service
Thank you! EMDR, helped me a great deal! Take care and be safe!
You are a good soul. May God protect you and your family always. 💙🙏
No words!!! In a Crisis! I have shed blood in the same mud with all of your audience. I am emotionally bleeding as a result. Thank you! ..... I mean it..... Thank you!!!
Thank you so much!!! As a firefighter I needed to hear this. I’ve had pretty rough calls and this has helped allot
Awesome video, and absolutely true. I have noticed things for my life have changed since becoming a LEO...most important is that none of us fight alone, we are a family...if we need help we need to reach out.
Thank you for being direct and not sugar coating anything. As far as your memories are concerned, I wouldn’t say they are “deleted,” but more suppressed. It’s quite possible at some point they will return.
PTSD is real in the first responder community. I'm a retired career Paramedic and recently lost two of of my very best friends to it. One drank himself to death, the other checked himself into a motel and ate his gun. The first was a Nurse, the other a Paramedic who actually became a District Fire Chief. We have to acknowledge that all First Responders are subject to this. And that includes dispatchers. There is no shame in asking for help....
Also, humor, no matter how dark, can be a literal life saver. Take care officer, you're a good one!!
I'm a security guard who also suffers from PTSD and I've dealt with and seen things that have ultimately altered my personality over the years.
Thank you for bringing awareness to this massive problem. Too many feel like they can't speak openly about it. They feel as though they will be the outlier, they will be thought of differently, or thought of as weak. Its quite the opposite. There's a good chance your partner is struggling in some way shape or form. I personally have struggled with increased anxiety when I think about horrifying/traumatic calls. It can be hard to shake. Your mind starts to race and you feel a bit trapped. It passes, but who knows for how long. Its important to recognize symptoms and take action when you do. Its unfortunate that there is still stigma out there. We are headed in the right direction though. It can be very surreal to clear a suicide scene or fatal crash, then 10 minutes later be taking care of a sweet 90 year old woman who fell and just needs some help back up. Whatever you are feeling, you are not alone. Recognize and React. Choose healthy coping mechanisms. Realize you are not broken or weak, you are human and can make it through if you choose the right path. Nobody said its going to be easy, but we all know the easy way doesn't pay the same.
Long periods of boredom interrupted by shear terror, dam . That’s so real
Hey, I would love to thank you. I've been watching your videos since I was in high school. I'm happy to inform you I became a cop in the great state of Georgia. I went into GPSTC at 20 and graduated out of there at 21. I am truly blessed at my age. I have been cut loose for a while now. I just wanted to thank you for your videos because it got me off my butt to become a cop.
Thank you for all your videos.
I now have my dream job.
There was an officer in Ottawa Canada that took his life yesterday at the police headquarters
Tons of respect to you 401, and every first responder.
A good read about stress and how to handle it: EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT by Kevin Gilmartin
Thankyou for making this video brother, its a hard subject to speak about for most of us dealing with it.
Thanks Mate for your story, It has helped me ... I served 29 years in Australia & have PTSD ... The Lord Bless you sir.
best advice I got from my PSG is that if your waiting for ptsd to go away you will loose the battle but if you learn to live with in time you will win the battle for your mind
Great talk. PTSD doesn't discriminate. Trauma doesn't discriminate. It is not weakness. It's strength to survive it. I have PTSD. We need to shine a bright light and speak boldly about it. There is hope. It is an injury...just like a blown out ACL, it needs attention, care and rehabilitation.
Stay safe , my son was 15 years on the job, Detective, mental trauma was no joke, broke up with his wife , no sleep etc. get help if your suffering
Hope you're having yourself a lovely Saturday, 401!
I Gotta admit, watching your videos is making me change my views towards law enforcement. Glad I subscribed to this channel
It takes a person from a different cut of life that can deal with these things. This is one of the big reasons why i thank cops and first responders, and troops every time i see them. Thank you to all of u guys for what u do and keep us safe.
Can you do an interview with a law enforcement or first responder chaplain about what they do in their job and how they provide assistance not only to Law enforcement or the first responder agency but how they assist in the community with the public.
I have mild PTSD from almost losing my daughter while studying for my first nursing finals.
Everything I saw as a volunteer firefighter, and hospital security, as well as what I've seen since I became a nurse (including at the prison), has had some effect on me but hasn't contributed to that PTSD.
Thanks 401! My dad is retired fire and disabled now and has it bad. Most people either don't believe it or just blow it off. It hurts me because there isn't much I can do.