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A veteran's advice for talking to someone with PTSD

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PBS News Student Reporting Labs

PBS News Student Reporting Labs

Күн бұрын

Reynaldo Salazar, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, spoke with student journalist Ryan Maejima Gonzalez from Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, California about the first time he experienced PTSD, how he sought help and how a person can help a veteran in their life who may be affected by Post-traumatic stress disorder.
This story was produced by Ryan Maejima Gonzalez at Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, California with support from SRL Connected Educator Ryanne Meschkat.
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@PredestinedtowinforJesus
@PredestinedtowinforJesus Жыл бұрын
People should never downplay someone suffering with PTSD. I hope you receive the love and care you need. People don’t understand
@PredestinedtowinforJesus
@PredestinedtowinforJesus 9 ай бұрын
@@user-kc8ug5yz5m I hope you get through it! Jesus can get you through, He helps me
@ELPez276
@ELPez276 8 ай бұрын
My dad 😔@@user-kc8ug5yz5m
@madmanc_angling
@madmanc_angling Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother, for your service and your guidance.. I've done therapy 3 sets of 12 sessions it's now 20 years since deployment and I'm still broken and isolated. I'll go talk to my family I promise
@sabinasb2445
@sabinasb2445 11 ай бұрын
Dont give up on yourself 🌹
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
The only way to completely get off from it is repentance to God. Or you are taking it to death and next life.
@oweeb5909
@oweeb5909 10 ай бұрын
​@@Islam.verse3000stop with the bs
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
@@oweeb5909 Sorry but its the only way tried and trusted
@davidradich9342
@davidradich9342 28 күн бұрын
Respect brother. Disabled gulf war vet here...Keep supporting each other. It is hard but there is help. God bless all.
@sashkavaracovov2477
@sashkavaracovov2477 Жыл бұрын
As a combat veteran who just had interaction with baton rouge sheriff office, I can say they did an amazing job. I was ready to fight, I was surrounded and one deputies words changed that. He said " buddy we care about you. Let us help"
@PredestinedtowinforJesus
@PredestinedtowinforJesus Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing, God bless you and the deputies as well. Thank you for serving this country
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
​@@PredestinedtowinforJesusserving by killing innocents. The only way he can feel okay is repentance or he is taking the sins to next life. And bro its clear god doesnt accepts in next life. Either repentance or hell awaits
@PredestinedtowinforJesus
@PredestinedtowinforJesus 10 ай бұрын
@@Islam.verse3000 killing innocents is not okay…
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
@@PredestinedtowinforJesus thats what I am saying. Still you are thanking him for that. The only way he can heal, if he opens it up, talks about it, accept it and repents . Theres no solution possible to human psychology. Now if repentance is the solution, how is christians be able to justify it when the chruches have become servants of war mongers.
@PredestinedtowinforJesus
@PredestinedtowinforJesus 10 ай бұрын
@@Islam.verse3000 when you’re serving your country you do what your country asks. So people who fought for freedom don’t deserve Purple Hearts?
@ryanpierce5460
@ryanpierce5460 11 ай бұрын
I almost joined the army in 2001 after failing MEPS. I was within an hour of being sworn in. That could have been me. I would have joined had I passed the physical. That being said, I respect all veterans, especially those that experienced combat. To say I support our military and thank you for your service is cliche and over said, but I mean it when I say it. I'm a trucker and experienced a fatal accident where someone died on impact. In a small way, I can relate, but not to your extent. I pray for veterans and support them in any way I can.
@aquaticlives2948
@aquaticlives2948 Жыл бұрын
I suffer from some level of ptsd, i grew up in a gang infested neighborhood, from a young age i developt a gangster mentality, music played a big role on my outlook on life and the way i carried myself, i've been shot in the stomach, i've been shot at a few times from distances shorter than a couple yards away simply for driving on the wrong street, i've been jumped, beat up, chased through houses with an AX, stepping outside of my house and hearing the screams of families who just got their sons/brothers/fathers killed, seing dead friends laying on the street covered in blood, i tell my family about this "ptsd" i think that i have but to them im just crazy and need to snap out of it since it all happened long ago and im grown, i'm 25 now, i havent been in that environment since i was 18, but it still haunts me... im paranoid everywhere i go, i drive keeping a big gap from the car im driving behind or next to just in case i have to make a getaway , i have to be watching every car that surrounds me or passes by me to see who is driving what theyre doing and making sure they dont pose a threat to me, i cannot sit anywhere with my back facing the door, walking at night time has me on full alert/panic mode, i avoid certain places and i do not exit my vehicle before looking around first making sure everything seems okay first, if i even sence that something isnt right i leave the area no questions asked, i'm always vigilant, its hard explaing it to normal people because they look at you crazy, they just dont know. im tired and sick of always having the feeling like i need to be armed, i hate being alert and on my toes everywhere i go, i can never enjoy the moment because i feel something can happen at any moment and i need to be ready, if i catch someone staring at me i nodd my head at them as a form of respect if they dont nodd back i presieve them as a threat and all of my attention is on them with my hand on it ready to go, i play it off by just looking straight but my side eye is on them. Ive changed alot, i dint dress the same, i stopped shaving my head and my hair is now long, i go to college, i try my best to avoid conflict or drama or big crowds, road rage has been really challenging for me.. people that want to talk hard while driving not knowing what i have in my hand can end their life...its taken absolute power to hold back from losing my cool, i have things to lose now, and people i cannot let down, but everyday is a battle, i pray that some day i'll find peace.
@joseghiorzo7407
@joseghiorzo7407 10 ай бұрын
I pray that God touches you in your brokenness, in your anguish, in your struggle, in your year and embraces you and gives you a peace that surpasses your understating in the mighty name of Jesus!!! God loves you man and His son Jesus died in the cross for you and if you reach out to him there is healing in his name!! God bless you!
@aquaticlives2948
@aquaticlives2948 10 ай бұрын
@@joseghiorzo7407 thank you for your words brother, I bowl my head and i pray everyday before i step outside of my home. God has always been with me and has saved my life many time. I am here because of him. I believe in him, my life and my sould belong to him. I have 100% christian believes but i do not always live like a christian... i still listen to bad music, i still watch things i shouldnt.. i still do things i know God isnt happy with... i pray for help and streagth to overcome these temptations because i cannot do it on my own, i am weak :(
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
You cannot find peace except Islam. You know how lightly people take christianity. They will do the worst crime in world and be forgiven coz jesus logic. No hate to Isa A.S. (Jesus), we acknowledge his resurrecting powers too. All I want to say is that you will only find peace through Islam , else it will keep coming back to you brother. Study about the religion yourself and you will know.😊
@aquaticlives2948
@aquaticlives2948 10 ай бұрын
@@Islam.verse3000 no thanks. Jesus is my lord and savior.
@cro188
@cro188 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ur story. I feel like u described me and I feel less alone. Thank u.
@ajbaumgart4774
@ajbaumgart4774 10 ай бұрын
I have a older brother who is a combat veteran in the air Force he was one of the first ones in iraq and he has ptsd very bad hes not the same brother i know before he joined the service all i can say is to all our veterans out there Vietnam and iraq and Afghanistan veterans you all are my heros even my brother dont ever give up nor think you have to theres people who love ya and is willing to help i thank all our vetreans out there
@stockgrain8653
@stockgrain8653 10 ай бұрын
Have you given psychedelics a trial, there are alternatives that works best magic mushroom, DMT , MDMA, LSD, it has helped me tremendously to defeat depression and anxiety also ptsd
@stockgrain8653
@stockgrain8653 10 ай бұрын
You can get it delivered discreetly
@stockgrain8653
@stockgrain8653 10 ай бұрын
He’s on telegram and instagram as
@stockgrain8653
@stockgrain8653 10 ай бұрын
*Formulah01*
@DavidGalich77
@DavidGalich77 2 ай бұрын
Devastating but there is light at the end of the tunnel. God bless.
@brianwalsh1401
@brianwalsh1401 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad to see this gentleman listen to his parents and go to get the help he needs which is owed to him by the US which sent him to a combat zone. I hope he's doing well because a lot of veterans aren't doing well or have died from psychological or physical wounds and to show the vulnerability necessary to heal from their physical and psychological wounds. I hope all the veterans continue their healing journeys as long as it takes, maybe the rest of their lives. However long it takes the US will continue to support them as long as necessary, I hope. Good luck veterans.
@straitjacket8689
@straitjacket8689 Жыл бұрын
I was as in Beruit and was suffering for 40 yrs always suppressed it made light of it then I went to the anniversary and haven’t been the same all that flooded back nonstop Same things I always thought I was fucked up crowds situations always bothered me but being a Marine you just dealt with it now I’m at point where I’m tired don’t care If anybody reads this get help talk to someone before you become like me SFMFs
@leeann5442
@leeann5442 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story ... this video is extremely helpful to me ... and thank you for your service !!!
@DianaKazimiera-
@DianaKazimiera- Жыл бұрын
I wish health and strong...great respect 🕊️🤝
@DoctorEkatigbak
@DoctorEkatigbak 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your service (I know this is overused and veterans are tired of hearing the words). We train our military to go fight for our country, but we don’t train y’all for assimilating & coming home (yes, there’s Seps & TAPS, but that’s just a bunch of slides & a job fair). Glad you’re back home and going to the VA for support!
@nickhidalgo-be9qj
@nickhidalgo-be9qj 5 ай бұрын
Wish my mom would care enough to know what I’m going through
@baalphegor5216
@baalphegor5216 2 жыл бұрын
Posted on veterans day and no comments or likes!!!! Goddamn that's disgusting!!! I love my country and I love my country men!!! My great grandfather saved me from Nazi's!!! He fought so that I wouldn't be killed in a camp or grow up speaking German! That's my great grandfathers sacrifice. That's this man's sacrifice!! All soldiers sacrifice so much!! Bring back the draft for anyone who doesn't have this in their head. I'm going to go see a movie with a big tub of popcorn. And it's all because of the US Army 1st Infantry!!!! Big Red One and the God Blessed Marine Corps!!!
@fabioperez8680
@fabioperez8680 Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for this video, and thank you for giving so much to this country.
@antonetteulloa102
@antonetteulloa102 28 күн бұрын
Thank you for your service. I think most think that going into a hostile environment for the good of the underdogs, the innocent, that the mission is clear. Not that this isn't what you are doing, hopefully during your time there it didn't get so distorted which it could very well happen. I once asked that question "did you kill anyone?" the answer was "I don't want to talk about it." and I never brought it up again. To be honest, I don't think I truly wanted to know. I had just witness a change in the person that was beyond what I had expected. The person wasn't acting like the person I thought I knew and I was trying to understand the change. I pray you are able to find peace and live a long happy life. Don't stop trying to work thought this difficult moment in your life, don't stop trying to fight your demons. Seek out your brothers and sisters regardless of where and when they fought. You all have are fighting the same demons. God bless you all and walk in peace.
@alanroberts6663
@alanroberts6663 Жыл бұрын
It’s been real hard for me. I’ve stayed by my lonesome now for a few years. But my own family started stealing my VA checks, ended up going homeless. And the VA wouldn’t let me switch my own money to my own account Bc I didn’t know the routing number and account number of my family members bank where my money ended up being sent for over a year. Had to spend over 5 months in a psych ward in sturgis South Dakota just to be able to get my own money. But after that long with nothing. Being too disabled to work. I’ve seen some disgusted looks from random people who thought I was just another bum. Took me to start drinking, stealing bottles from liquor stores trying to get drunk enough to not wake up. Always did though. Was stabbed, beaten with a bat, jumped and had my teeth kicked out, all after I was already disabled and medically retired from the MarineCorps.
@kennyav25
@kennyav25 Жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry this happened to you 😔😔
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
Give up all bad habits slowly, i know it doesnt happens in a day. We all humans. Get good company. Become a good muslim, live a happy life, easy 😃😊
@Cinderblock1985
@Cinderblock1985 2 күн бұрын
This interview was fucking spot on...
@jam7547
@jam7547 Жыл бұрын
I also been to Afghanistan and Iraq i have PTSD and i thousand yard stare .. as one veteran to another how do i he people to. Understand when i in gym i may be looking their direction but not at them
@cheese1678989
@cheese1678989 9 ай бұрын
This guy rules
@Tiger74147
@Tiger74147 2 ай бұрын
Notice how it blooms when they get home? I do not understand why it is so heavily overlooked that it's not so much the trauma, but it's being totally isolated from other people by the experience. They DO NOT GET IT. If you've experienced some of the freshest horrors humanity has to offer and people are bitching about normal things, THAT fucks you up. It's incredibly hard not to feel resentment or totally alone. Vietnam veterans talk about how they got sent home, alone, piecemeal, unlike WW2 veterans who had long train and ship rides, usually with the people they fought with, and as hard as it was for the latter, the pain didn't set in until they got OFF and had to go back to "normal" life, but at least, unlike the former, they had some time to decompress with a group of people who understood and had shared the experience, and it also made it much easier for them to have reunions and the like. These things (including how society treated them) had a huge impact on their ability to overcome and re-integrate. But everyone just focuses on the trauma trauma trauma and not the SOCIETY.
@Dustin277
@Dustin277 4 ай бұрын
Love u also bro
@robertdeffenbaugh9004
@robertdeffenbaugh9004 Жыл бұрын
I was kind of nervous around Thanksgiving time because my Brother brought his Vietnam Veteran friend over who got his leg shot off luckily nothing triggered him.
@3dnsewmultimediasolutions649
@3dnsewmultimediasolutions649 9 ай бұрын
There is a new veteran owned company that is just starting to help called Patriot Cabin Community.
@RobertDW1
@RobertDW1 9 ай бұрын
My Brother has PTSD but it’s different he’s mostly sleep walking the Army drill. Once his Girlfriend said he even tried to drive sleep walking.
@J35u5Ch4i5t
@J35u5Ch4i5t 5 ай бұрын
Lol what a dumbass
@doublechindirtbag55014
@doublechindirtbag55014 5 ай бұрын
There is a KZfaq user named huckleberry3447 that mocks Veterans with PTSD and encouraged a Veteran to "unalive" himself. The video of her is on my channel. huckleberry3447 has made claims that she is a Veteran when she never went to basic training or AIT, never issued or wore a uniform. She dropped out of Minnesota National Guard delayed entry.
@brofessormex
@brofessormex 6 ай бұрын
Nightmares are rhe worst. So i had 5 dried grams in silent darkness. And so far so good.
@militarymemorabilia71
@militarymemorabilia71 Жыл бұрын
My farther has ptsd but he doesn't believe in talking to someone about it I tried to but I don't know how to he was wounden in combat tried talking about it with him but he says it nothing I don't know if it something he wants to forget about it or something
@jam7547
@jam7547 Жыл бұрын
Maybe like me your father knows most people don't understand and alots of don't even try to understand
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
Pyschologically, the only possible solution can be repentance through Islam. God can be forgiving. If you try to run away from this, it will haunt you. Study about our religion, and you will know how it can be a solution to your problems😃
@lotus6314
@lotus6314 11 ай бұрын
So so sad man. I’m the first in my family that wants to enlist I have lots of friends that went marines or coast guard. Some of them when they come back and visit it’s like there not at home. Like there at the place they call home but it’s different idk how to even explain it.
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
Study about our religion yourself. You will realize how it is the sole solution to your problems. Real peace lies within islam, else things keep coming back to haunt you.
@gregdodd8894
@gregdodd8894 Жыл бұрын
i love you bro happy your home THANK YOU
@all4honor
@all4honor Ай бұрын
The simple answer is DON'T the more complex answer why do you wanna know.
@baalphegor5216
@baalphegor5216 2 жыл бұрын
Only 3 likes and no comments. Fucking pathetic. Thank you sir for my freedom. I have the right to post on Facebook because he fought for me! And he only has 3 fucking likes? Are you kidding? Sending so much love to the soldiers! 1234!! I love the Marine Corps!!!
@robertisham5279
@robertisham5279 Жыл бұрын
He didn't fight for your freedom.
@Islam.verse3000
@Islam.verse3000 10 ай бұрын
Nothing is going to help except repentance. Only god forgives.
@mikederasmo7621
@mikederasmo7621 10 ай бұрын
people reactions when you tell them a bit about your issues, you'll be surprised how moronic they are, and yes iam talking about my family, until i finally went a saw professional ,help ,at the vA OEF 2008 !
@cocolocoflow
@cocolocoflow 5 ай бұрын
OIF 06-08 OIF 09-10. Both Baghdad. I got PTSD, and anger issues. Politicians use soldiers ... I feel betrayed by my own country. sad to see veterans in the streets and illegals getting all the resources for citizens. Please choose wise leaders ... please choose leaders that will create communities and not divide us. Please make the right decisions for the good of the nation ... America is suffering ... soldiers are suffering... first responders ... citizens ... we are ALL in it together. Please .... chose good leaders .... do not let greed and hate guide your actions. Please help your local communities .... the change starts with us.
@joseghiorzo7407
@joseghiorzo7407 10 ай бұрын
To all my brothers in arms whom I do not know, I pray for peace over your lives in the mighty name of Jesus, and I pray healing in your minds, your thoughts, your feelings, your hearts, your psychological health in the name of Jesus!! I pray that you will have an encounter with Jesus!!! If anyone wants prayer please let me know!
@Monkeychicken2028
@Monkeychicken2028 11 ай бұрын
Here’s what I don’t like no I’m not saying PTSD is not real it is very real BUT if you join the military you may see combat and you may have to deal with the trauma that’s part of the job description and if you have PTSD you should not be taking money from the government for that
@J35u5Ch4i5t
@J35u5Ch4i5t 5 ай бұрын
Exactly. The military already takes enough money out of taxpayer pockets.
@SukhoyBoy4113
@SukhoyBoy4113 8 ай бұрын
Play stupid games, Win stupid prizes.😂
@user-xn1bo9rx5m
@user-xn1bo9rx5m Жыл бұрын
you still get money from a job years ago . that’s my tax money i had a full time job 30 years before you were born and still work now. if you promoted freedom go live free
@mynameis8404
@mynameis8404 Жыл бұрын
So who will help innocent Iraqi, you have destroyed their country for no valid reason.
@Undertaker93
@Undertaker93 Жыл бұрын
Don't blame the troops blame the elites that are in power who decided to declare these wars. They prey on the young, and weak into thinking they're fighting for "the right cause".
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