WHEN YOUR BRAIN FEELS LIKE YOUR ENEMY. Another Battle Buddy gone too soon.

Objective Jerk

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I recently learned about a fellow veteran from my platoon who took his own life, bringing back memories of my own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts. What once seemed like weakness to me, I now understand as the crushing weight of feeling like a burden to everyone you love.
• Depression convinces you that loved ones would be better off without you
• Before getting help, my untreated depression manifested as anger affecting my family
• The VA eventually provided medications and therapy that helped initially
• Finding faith as a Catholic gave me structure and purpose during dark times
• This podcast serves as my therapy since I don't have access to professional help in the Philippines
• Veterans often struggle to connect with non-veterans about their experiences
• Mental health issues, not guns, are at the heart of violence in America
• Simple check-ins with struggling friends can sometimes make all the difference
If you're having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, please reach out and talk to someone. Even a simple "How are you doing?" can be the connection that saves a life.
Again, thanks for hanging out with me!

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Chapters

1. WHEN YOUR BRAIN FEELS LIKE YOUR ENEMY. Another Battle Buddy gone too soon. (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Difficult News (00:00:15)

3. Understanding Suicidal Thoughts (00:02:23)

4. The Evolution of My Depression (00:04:57)

5. Finding Support Systems (00:09:36)

6. Alcohol, Faith, and Mental Health (00:15:17)

7. The Bigger Picture of Mental Illness (00:20:02)

8. Closing Thoughts and Prayer (00:25:21)