where did you find this. i agree with you, so so much

Jesus fuck

And in case it gets missed, which is easy to overlook, is be sure and take the branch of Shinedown that is Smith and Myers. Brent's story is such a perfect and epic journey for any therapist to see and potentially use to show that here is someone who not only hit bottom, but stayed there and then not only climbed thier way out but decided to climb the mountain that was next to the hole. Especially how today his is so open and often discusses his continuing mental health struggles. She could probably even land an interview or long format conversation. He's a living example of everything is possible.

His story is absolutely amazing! They’ve been talking about mental health in their songs their entire career. Jump down the rabbit hole and you won’t be sorry you did. He and Zach were recently on Beet Kreicher’s podcast Bertcast and they talk about it.

Agree

I went through hell on the wards in the nursing home in 2020. The only thing that really helped me heal was seeing them live in baton rouge. That did more than I could ask for, I was alive and not gone but I did try.

Crow and the butterfly

I feel this, I do get into newer music and other music here and there. But every time, I always come back to the early 2000s.

You really hit the nail on the head with this comment. Felt lost then, still feel lost now but it feels somewhat like a blessing to have had these bands and this music to lean on, then and now.

You forgot A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Sour….. ✊ I miss those days

seether

I agree. I grew up in the 1990s and early 2000s and used music as my therapy. I just thank God our generation didn't grow up with social media. I couldn't image how much harder that would have been.

i wanna find that version, id also recommend the acoustic version

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@@HadesRising99 Its the acoustic version from Kansas City.

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thats so frikkin cool!!

💯!

I was looking for this one

Played it at my twin brothers funeral. Kentucky Deluxe and Marlboro Reds. Too many commonalities in the song. The whole album was the shit. Call Me gets at Me, too

And Save Me

What a shame is a little worse.

"45" "What a shame" "Save me" "Crow and the Butterfly" "Call me" And of course "Second Chance" These are the songs that have always gotten to me.

Yep. From the Somewhere in the Stratosphere double live release

Kansas City 2003 I believe. Has a different ending as well.

Problably my favorite version of it. Just love that entire show! His voice really shines when it's acoustic.

Came to say that!

I was hoping someone brought this up! Really really moving when and how he explained the song. Complete silence in the audience. This video here with Taylor brought me to tears

Thank you

That's how I heard about this channel/foundation and what they're doing. I'm all about it! I requested more Shinedown since their platform IS mental health

Burning Bright is my all time fav.

such a good song

And, Breath. It's such a good song!❤

One of my favorites!

Listen to atmosphere and atmosphere demo, very different but both are amazing

I think you're just me from the past. I'm that kid now. the ONLY band I don't hear on a regular basis there is killswitch engage. I hope you keep rocking on. the bands are comprised of beautiful souls, who truly mean the best for anyone they're talking to. although now I'm curious if you listened to SOAD-either way, I am happy to see people rocking out the feels. hope you are having a wonderful time in the music!

You forgot Tool, Korn, Nine Inch nails ✊

@@kristenharrison9279 you know, those are also amazing! I 100% agree with you they are amazing. slipknot I've recently been listening too as well! rock on my friend.

A Symptom of Being Human is an amazing song! I would love to see her reaction to it.

I love this song❤

That and "Daylight" are incredible songs from that album.

Stay strong friend, you are not alone. I spent 20 years living on that edge, stumbling on the brink and asking myself why I don't give in to the darker impulses. Music has been my therapist through it all. I throw my headphones on, crank the volume and push forward. It gets better. Life ain't perfect but it does get better. Keep jamming out and pushing forward, you've got this.

Glad your still here friend...I was raised in an abusive up bringing as a child and it has damaged me into adulthood but God, music and my family has gotten me through most of my issues..

Who is Shawn?

It's not unfortunate. I'm familiar with where you've been. Even if you don't have anyone close to you, there are people out there that see and understand you. Continue not finding that courage.

@@warspyder7406 yeah everyone that I was close to is dead

Keep fighting friend. The world is a better place with you in it. Even. when it is hard to believe.

I can tell you as a suicide survivor that chriskinds is correct. It is a better place with you here. Find someone, doesn't have to be a professional, you trust but will also tell you with no bs attached to talk to. Those feelings won't go away overnight unfortunately but they will pass I promise

From Lyss: @ionystherogue5627 Hey there friend, First off, I just want to say thank you for being open with us here, we appreciate it and don’t take it for granted.. I believe that sharing how you feel, and what you have been through, can help others feel less alone. Once again, thank you so much. You are not alone in this fight my friend. I have been there, crying on my bathroom floor, bedroom floor, in my car, just thinking about how much I wanted to die. It gets hard. Emotions build up, what we have been through can be too much at times. Some days I just ask myself why am I still here? I ask myself why I haven’t killed myself yet. I appreciate you for sharing what you have felt, as it has made me feel less alone… thank you. I am so proud of you for staying, for fighting. You are so strong and brave. I hope you continue to stay. Life is tiring, the world is tiring. I totally feel you, some days it’s just like that last thing happens and it is the last straw, it makes you think again like why am I still here. Please know you are not alone in how you feel, the thoughts you have had, or what you have been through. Many, including myself are on a similar page to you; I try to remind myself that there have been many in the place, or headspace I am in now, and they are now living proof that it gets better. In the moment it can be so daunting, and scary; it can feel like nothing will get better… in those times I try to remind myself of those where it did get better, where things changed, where things didn’t stay terrible. I think that can be of assistance to me in the moment, to help ground myself, bring myself back down to earth, to the current moment. I am proud of you for not giving up. I you have come so far, that is something to remember. You may be in a bad moment, but think of the other bad moments you have been in before this- and how you overcame them, how you stayed even though it was hard, even though you didn’t want to. In the moment I know this will be hard to accept, as I have been there myself, trying to remind myself- things get better… it takes time and work, but it does get better. You have come so far my friend, and that is something to remember, to praise yourself for. You are doing amazing. It is hard to see the light at the end of a tunnel, but my friend it is there. Please know that we are always here for you, to listen, or to be a shoulder to lean on. You can always post on the heart support forum, and we will be there for you. Take it slow, take it easy. Sending love, Lys

Do you feel like you're trapped in somebody else's life? And it's not yours and you don't belong there. You don't talk to your family and friends because they feel like strangers. That's about where I'm at.

@@jonphinney4065 beyond that I created a persona to escape from my own real self because nobody ever gaf about me

"beating tired bones, tripping through remember when"

She did one on sound of silence

From djstarion: @tylerwright8328 Hello! I read this and there's definitely some wins here, including figuring out what's going on, because that can be SUCH a hard step for anyone. Have you tried talking to your doctor about the T levels (I'm assuming testosterone?) and the sleep apnea. Low quality sleep coupled with low test can have a HUGE impact on your mental health, and I would actually go that route to try and get yourself out of that hallow-ness. Maintaining and improving physical things in your body can definitely help you mentally. I remember Brent saying that staring down the barrel of a 45 was a way of looking and what the world is throwing at you, and how to overcome it. I know you can overcome it too. It's just about finding the right direction.

From Shan: @tylerwright8328 Hi Friend, Thank you for sharing and opening up. I'm sorry to hear about how you have been feeling over the years. I know you have been going through a lot and I understand how drained and empty you must feel from it all and for how long it has persisted. I do want to take a moment to recognize and acknowledge your strength and resilience. You have kept pushing and are still pushing through it all, one day at a time. That alone is something to be proud of, because it is not easy and it takes a lot. I think that though you have tried some methods, such as meds, that have not worked, there is still other resources out there that can be tapped into or tried that could hopefully provide even a bit of relief for how you have been feeling so that you don't have to continue feeling like a hollow shell. The thing with mental health is that everyone's experience is different which also means everyone's journey to mental wellness is different as also. Different resources, methods, and combinations of efforts work for different people. Of course, I'm not sure of everything that you have done or tried throughout the span of time since you were diagnosed, I just want to try and be even a little encouraging that there is still something out there can be of help to how you are feeling. It just might take a little extra time to find it. Also, like @djstarion mentioned, physical health plays a part in how we feel mentally. And the things you mentioned such as low T levels and lack of sleep can really intensify feelings/symptoms of depression as well. So maybe some physical relief from these things can provide some mental relief as well. No matter what, I hope you are able to find some relief soon and can slowly begin to reconnect with yourself and who you used to be. :white_heart:

From Micro: @tylerwright8328 Hang in there, friend. As a fellow buddy with clinical depression, I feel this with you. Just his constant numbness, emptiness and average mood that makes life seem so bland. It's hard to keep on finding reasons to push through when nothing seems exciting or tasteful anymore. Sometimes though, we might be hit by a golden nugget of beauty. It may not be a permanent state of joy, also not something fundamentally transformative, but it shows us how much life *can* be beautiful at times and hide treasures of joy. To me personally, it helps a little bit to intentionally turn down the thoughts that make me reflect on life in general and loses me into deep philosophical questioning. I feel less depressed when I feel *alive*, and this spark is one I can find - sometimes - by using my five senses and setting an intention to a moment. Could it be the smile of someone I love, the warm sun on my skin during summer evenings, the breeze when I place my hand out of a window while driving, the perfume of my favorite coffee... it's all small, insignificant things on appearance. But sometimes it can turn out to reveal itself as a beautiful stillness in the midst of chaos, for the time that it lasts. :heart:

I’ve seen them live four times now, and it is always amazing!!🤘🏾🤘🏾