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[mentalneil]

Great video John, as a veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), I've been that person looking up from the bottom of a barrel, I've tried to do the deed several times, but for some reason I'm still here to fight another day, I've also had some very close friends do the deed, one being a very very close friend, once again thank for this video, I really appreciate it

[gypsysummer]

Thank you John,
For bringing this subject up, my adult son went through this, luckily he had great friends who let me know something was wrong.
The next day I went and saw him and that week we packed his bags and I brought him home, he was diagnosed with severe clinical depression and anxiety.
He stayed with me for over two years slowly recovering, with professional help and some long talks together (and a few trips to A&E with anxiety attacks in the middle of the night) I never pressurised him to "sort himself out and get on with life" that would come when he was ready....and it did.
He is fine now but I will now always keep a watchful eye on him

[karinschildt]

A beautiful reminder of a super important issue that is so hard to face for both parts. It takes courage to ask someone how they really feel. You have to be able to receive the answer and it takes trust to be able to open up your deepest feelings for the one that asks. Great video!

[louisesymonds]

Spoken from a place of understanding and empathy. I’m sorry for your loss.

[Albert_]

After some minutes I changed channel, not because I didn’t like your content, but it was too hard to take, but switched back again and listened. You’re right John, thank you for caring. Because I believe that is a big part of your message. Albert

[sharonevans]

Oh John what a fantastic video, I suffer badly with mental health and have to say it was a truly moving video and really resonated with me a whole lot, it’s great to hear people like yourself talking about this. When I feel bad I feel like if I could just turn the light off, whether permanently or not I just dont know. But thank you for a great video🥰

[viv-i-vangoesforth]

I lost my mum six years ago, John. I found her dead in our living room from a pulmonary embolism where she drowned in her own blood. Its effect was profound on me and I have been treated for PTSD since then. I never contemplated taking my own life because in my head I have my mum's words to me "As long as you are alive, things can get better" I have to say that this video is amazing and apt and to the point and the person you describe is exactly me. I want to thank you for this video and for caring enough to sit here and speak to us. Just having someone to listen when you needed to talk is the most amazing and profound thing. You just showed the true power of social media, John. Thank you Sir! my absolute respect- Kenny

[neilt]

Thank you. We *do* need to be more open about these things.

[CARROL-]

I agree with you John, we do need to talk about mental health more. Thank you for highlighting this very difficult topic ❤

[roystinchcombe]

Thankyou so much John. I know this situation far to well.Since watching channels such as yours, also many other vanlifers. I will soon become one of you, and again many thanks. I ptsd also other issues...keep up the good work, and don't give up..talk to people ❤

[gary]

Amazing video John...I can relate to Neils post below, I have complex PTSD born from child abuse (none sexual) from step parent and birth parent along with family member, this only came to light in last few years and now I'm learning to live with it and its extremely hard and writing this now I want to do myself in. When all my crime was to try and do the right thing for someone who has caused me to think this way. My wife is fantastic, helping & supporting me.

[micro_adVANtures]

I almost became one of those statistics. Depression is all encompassing and overwhelming.

I’m a lucky person, I decided to re-evaluate, so perhaps I wasn’t quite at the bottom of bucket, but it felt like it.

I think your video is thoughtful, and well timed. We are going through, as a society, a difficult time with firing bills, higher unemployment and personal issues and strain.

Good for you John.

[westy]

Thank you, very powerful and moving,

[DaveStone]

Thank you so much John. Your video will not only help people recognise these issues in others, but sometimes also in themselves. If this helps just one person, wow, what an achievement that will be…..

[ad]

Great job, 30 some years ago I lost my middle son. I was teaching an 1 day 4 of my close friends trapped me in the office after school. They told me I was depressed and wouldn’t let leave until I had made an appointment with a health care professional. They saved me. Hope fully some soul with hear your message and be able to seek help. Thank you

[TheKaza]

Thanks for this John it is difficult for people to open up I was diagnosed with adhd last year after a lifetime of feeling like I didn’t fit in etc etc etc. A lifetime of trying to be someone I wasn’t and was so tiring and sometimes too much. So thanks again for this tough but definitely needed video, the people that don’t understand still won’t understand and they will always be the one that says, oh he/she should have said they were struggling, but for others it will provide a short sharp shock and maybe make them second guess if they need to just probe a little further or lose someone who means an awful lot to them .

[sueb]

Wow John, that hit hard. Thank you for being so brave to talk about this 👍

[jenslundinbyh]

My close friend took his life a liitle more than one year ago.
I miss him so much. He was always happy, helped everyone with everything.
I sometimes could see signs but he waved them away.
He had very good physical healh, biking, even dancing proffessionally.
The mental health hides so well.
He lived to pass 45 and one might Wonder what whas it that evening that made him make the definite choice.

[ShelleyWall-kz]

Thank you John. A very well delivered, thought provoking video. x

[jeanettegris]

Great video John. I have been through this in my family, personal and professional life. Your video was honest and well done and may be the difference for one person who will seek appropriate help. I hope you're doing ok and Mandy also. Life can be difficult, especially in the public eye, so take care, love to you both from Australia.