Benjamin Burnley Opens Up on His Mystery Illness

[@risingsamael9863]

HE WILL NOT BOW! HE WILL NOT BREAK!

[@DankSinatra42O]

He will shut the world away

[@haroondawar467]

@@DankSinatra42O He will not fall He will not fade He will take your breath away

[@ofmetalandiron]

And he's not proud, cold-blooded fake He will shut the world away

[@yellowchocolate8539]

Will u stfu at least?

[@no1nozz]

FALL!!!!!

[@thepunk1019]

Breaking Benjamin saved my life I went through hardcore depression when I was 15. Dear Agony just helped me through so much. (Still have it but it's not as bad as it was)

[@XENUSproTV]

Breaking Benjamin helped me too. And Bullet For My Valentine

[@romanesybel8956]

Are you both okay now ?

[@XENUSproTV]

@@romanesybel8956 yes :) I play in my music band, in wich I also express everything I want

[@romanesybel8956]

@@XENUSproTV super nice !

[@-e6195]

@Me perhaps you would like to know the 2 singers are friends and have some songs together live, and just released a studio version of one of them this year?

[@aziz6202]

he's super shy for a rock band leader

[@RazielRodriguezz]

bird birdy he has anxiety.

[@norsepaganmetalhead]

bird birdy That is why he wrote Phobia, its about all the personal things he has been dealing with

[@MrParkerman6]

All rock singers are shy.

[@Username-117]

Like me I’m shy af if you sit down next to me IRL i won’t hardly look at you or even say anything unless you say something first

[@benjaminlutseng]

@@MrParkerman6 Matt Heafy is not

[@chaz-e]

please stay strong Sir Ben...you are the dearest to me after Chester

[@danielferguson4911]

Same for me...

[@WarrenStanley]

Agreed.

[@subeeinsuresh5896]

For me too

[@kyro266]

Also agree.. That would literally hurt me.

[@kaneki_ryuzaki3249]

Same. I'm a BB and LP fan

[@chrisr838]

My heart breaks for this man. I’m an alcoholic and I’m a pharmacist but for anyone out there that struggles with alcoholism: please take thiamin and folic acid. You can get them at most drug stores or vitamin shops. Alcohol depletes you of thiamin and causes his sickness which is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. I’m so happy he’s so functional today.

[@ObjectionHearsay]

This is a great comment. 👍

[@abbyxiong3931]

Thank you for your input. God bless you for getting through it!

[@brandanmentch]

Thiamin and folic acid? Hmmm

[@brianwolf3990]

i was a heavy heavy drinker for almost 27 years and the day after my wedding i came home from work was having the usual after work 24 and my wife looked at me and asked if i couldstop drinking. I did. I slipped a few times but i went to no meetings had no meds to help i went on pure stubborness and the challenge laid out before me. this year has been 25 years. and i started drinking in my early -mid teens. i feel great i still have the odd craving but it goes away fast. i am proud of my accomplishment and anyone can do it if they have the pure will to do so. (i never missed a days work through all those years i worked with horses) man it's good to be alive ain't it?.

[@EndLess_Racket]

My grandpa has that. Combined with Alzheimer’s, he remembers almost nothing. He barely even remembers him drinking excessively at half a liter of alcoholic drinks every day for half a year.

[@pryomatic]

Oh no don't take benjamin too.

[@gayelzae510]

pryomatic Too?

[@programinc7581]

pryomatic stfu dont mention it... i dont want him to die :/

[@travismeta3727]

Gabby Elizabeth he’s talking about Howard Jones

[@garrettanderson8729]

Please don't mention it, because it's only going to jinx us

[@otallono]

@@garrettanderson8729 Santa Claus isn't real...

[@sammctagger5451]

I can listen to Breaking Benjamin under any circumstances, when I’m sad, when I’m happy, when I’m angry, when I need to wake up, when I need to calm down, when I need motivation, this band has saved my existence

[@leelynn14]

I love the way he keeps on doing what he loves, despite dealing with these problems...I'm also stuck with a condition that doctors can't explain, and I can totally relate with the 'it's always there' feeling! It's never truly gone; whenever I concentrate, it's there, but Ben has inspired me to still keep on making music and writing my songs, despite how I feel... because life is to be lived! :) Thanks, Ben!

[@sinfuldivinity6007]

I feel you, I too had an illness doctors couldn't explain, but I had to do my own research to find out ways to combat my symptoms and figure out what was wrong with me. Now I manage it on my own, without meds. I hope you find out what's causing your illness and you get better! Don't give up hope!

[@bobbilowery2975]

Neliya : that's a great outlook!! Never lose it!!

[@DonEBrooke32]

Neliya is he gonna die?

[@trisprior2455]

That's how I feel about depression. The whole, "it's always there" thing.

[@josephbogart6604]

Neliya the brain is more powerful than any medicine

[@22Nimily]

One of my absolute favorite bands of all time. I don't know what I'd do if Ben died. Losing Chester was already too much!! Stay strong Ben. You have many fans who absolutely adore you and need you.

[@GlaziolaNacht]

I agree with you 100% Stay strong too my friend! We’ll get through this together as a community, right?!

[@Nhileishere]

Glad to see he's happy, and isn't suicidal. We lost 2 great people to it

[@RedVultureMedia]

Actually.... Chester and Chris were most likely murdered.

[@starexby6577]

RedVultureMedia murdered?

[@devils_reject82]

@@RedVultureMedia I know this is an old comment but I have to agree...... they were both trying to uncover some bad shit ... and whoever it was didn't like it. They both hung "themselves" and they used Chester's depression as a way to make it look like an accident. 2 amazing men gone 😭

[@deathbyslipknot]

@@devils_reject82 Both of you shut the fuck up. Disrespectful as fuck. It wasn't exactly a secret that Chester was depressed. He sang about it in basically every song he ever wrote. He also had a history of substance abuse issues. Fucking conspiracy theory nonsense is rotting society. Use your brain.

[@devils_reject82]

@@deathbyslipknot Fuck you bro, he was my fucking idol and I'm not disrespecting him in any way. If he truly did kill himself then that's that but don't come for me for an opinion , Either way he was an amazing man who is missed but him and Chris were trying to uncover the same shit so you can't blame me for looking further into it. Learn some people skills and how to talk to someone asshole and maybe this conversation would have been more adult 🖕

[@RelentlessOhiox]

Ben. Your music saved my life. As an alcoholic like you, I thank you with all my heart. I'm 3 years sober now.

[@uchihasasuke6780]

He's an angel in an evil world...thats his sickness bruh...i feel em

[@timmorgan2533]

Anxiety and panic disorder can do this to you. I have felt the same way for 5 years now everyday being tortuous and a fight. I've accepted all my "health problems" are anxiety and he has grasped what the main fix for this is. Give up and accept it. Don't fight yourself and react to all your sensations.

[@shqiperirsjacobo2879]

Tim Morgan I pray for u.. And I once was there at a time in my past I dealt with depression so bad an anxiety attacks... I can tell u I been delivered of it and I know it's possible for anyone else through yeshua the Messiah God bless u man

[@5fingastinkpunch]

You're might. Many medical conditions can be physical manifestations of mental stress or some form of disorder, anxiety etc. In many cases that can't be explained or seem irregular I'm willing to bet this is having an effect on that person's nervous/immune system.

[@blacjackdaniels200]

True depression is terminal. I don’t care what anyone says.

[@Catherine-xf3pc]

@@blacjackdaniels200 No it's not.

[@GabrielCroft]

God be with you, Ben. You are obviously a good sincere human being. I truly hope you get through this!!! God bless you and thank you for you and your bands healing music!!

[@RedVultureMedia]

Ben is definitely the sweetest guy I've ever met. Very soft spoken, cheerful, and easygoing. He is however a quite guy and won't say much unless you say something first. But he is very funny, very energetic, very fun to be around. He is such a sweetheart.

[@SDADSDSFDSGDA]

I've always thought Ben was a unique dude but this illness he has is so unique that not even doctors in America can figure out how to help him! Ben's such a decent dude showing a sense of humour about such a shit situation.

[@RedVultureMedia]

He is a very sweet man. I was so lucky to meet him.

[@niceguy4895]

Please don't die ... I need your music in my life

[@ObjectionHearsay]

This band along with Alice In Chains has changed my life ♥️

[@GlaziolaNacht]

Ben! I love you! Your music paired with Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, Skillet, and Slipknot helped me through very tough times! But please don’t give up! I don’t know what I’d do if I lost you too! I still can’t handle the fact that Chester’s dead, I don’t wanna lose you too! Stay strong! *DO NOT BOW!!* *DO NOT BREAK!!*

[@renzenstark5326]

Ben that sounds like depression + anxiety problems i hope you got over it, or learned how to handle it! Love u man

[@chief8825]

Breaking Benjamin has gotten me through several suicide attempts, and my darkest times. I fucking love these guys. Ben will always be immortal in our hearts and hopefully he recovers from his illness

[@pvann4890]

Several Suicide Attempts ? Either you are really bad at it , or you are crying for help , go get some counseling .... it helps

[@greghartman5895]

Anxiety is a nasty animal. I went through a period in my life where I faced similar issues and it was when I finally embraced it and stared it in the eye that I started to feel normal again. I deeply admire Ben for still being a phenomenal musician through all of that. He's definitely an inspiration.

[@slavisababic6271]

He's a vampire

[@bigdogkato]

EXACTLY!! IN ANGELS FALL HE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE ONE😂

[@bigdogkato]

But fr im concerned about him tho

[@VarietyMusicLover]

lol now that is a condition lol

[@awesome1ru]

He looks like one

[@elementguy8778]

There it is

[@thepunk1019]

Still my fav band of all time

[@davidward588]

He's an amazing singer and BB has been in my music list forever! Keep rocking Benjamins!!! 😎

[@martinclan2999]

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome or “Wet Brain” caused by extreme alcoholism. Ben even said in an interview that he tried drinking himself to death

[@sirpushalot3460]

When you discover his sickness you totally understand his music!! Ben your in my prayers bro!!

[@andrewdods2236]

You’re

[@Richard-yt4rk]

This is so sad, but I'm so glad he has managed to stay as positive and also inspire millions of people. It is these moments I wish House was a real doctor

[@tyskbulle]

Who gives a shit if its self induced or not. Thank you and the band for the great music!

[@dalaicavalcanti8106]

"doctors have not been able to help". i know exactly what you mean! rock on, Ben

[@ricardoandino9383]

Mongol Beast

[@Erin-unsalted]

We know now what it is. Sadly, it's irreversible.

[@Chocolategaijin]

i loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove breaking benjamine. i hope hes well. awwee feel soo bad for him

[@MrNuggetcake]

You're not alone Ben

[@niceguy4895]

:( i hope he's ok . i love their music so much

[@robertbattige2800]

Man I absolutely love BB Ben a amazing person super humble and truly awesome I’ll listen to his music till the day I die. Thank you Ben for helping me get through every single day.

[@CoHoover]

Keep strong Ben your music has helped me so much man over cake depression and more your music is a life saver

[@sophiaetka22]

I hugged him at the Filmore In marryland

[@monseromero9438]

Lucky

[@sevenOG]

i got my car towed from there twice for parking next door in that business lot during a concert lmfao

[@derekcurtis818]

It truly sucks sometimes having a condition or illness that changes your life. I’m fighting fibromyalgia osteoarthritis you name it. It’s been a bumpy road but I’m trying my best. Absolutely love you guys and hope the best for you Ben! Prayers my friend

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

Ben’s not alone in medical professionals letting him down. Glad he brought it up because it’s happening all over the world. Heck they often misdiagnose just to have some words to put on paper and move on. I wish it was spoken about more publicly how poor the health system is.

[@saneneweyes6189]

I mean... isn't it known at this point that he has/had wernicke korsakoff syndrome?

[@MrChicky1202]

BB got me thru severe sepsis. Thank you u-tube music.

[@cristopherwethington3678]

I may not understand, but I could relate one of my best friend is in the hospital right now and he is in a coma, I'm doing my best to stay strong for him and the people around him and I.

[@alyssamedrano9418]

God is with you. I pray he will uplift you and keep you. And help you through these trying times. I pray for peace and healing over your life and spirit in Jesus name 🙏🏼🤍..

[@ruready4adventure743]

Ben, the Lord is there for you. Lean on Him. Jeremiah 29:11 Proverbs 3:5,6 Praying for you Brother Ben.

[@noblevengeance312]

What’s weird is that I have this same thing as he does. There’s no explanation. I’m always afraid of dying. Always paranoid and watching my back. Hypervigilant and everything. But I feel it has given me enormous strength

[@aprilschewe6129]

Sound like ptsd

[@andyzekken9412]

My favourite singer I will carry u inside my heart until I die Live Forever, Be Happy

[@ruthfunes1068]

He is a figther

[@silverjay4455]

He has phobia of flying by plane, and is very afraid of dying. Poor guy isnt easy, hence the album named phobia

[@audreysilcox-smith8520]

I have something like this happening something like this… it’s frustrating. Thanks for the great art you perform! Your awesome in my book!!

[@blakewinburn5732]

Ben Just Keep Your Head Up. You Should Know That God Will Give You Peace.

[@jordanrandall4124]

It's all good Ben. BrH we all feel down sometimes. Love you for real because of the music you gave to me and my sweet Jenny and our baby Leah. If at the end of your wits, always remember you gave a family the will to carry on and "live forever" Much love- Jordan and Jenny and baby Leah.

[@ConnorJSierra]

I feel like this was the reason why "Failure" was written.

[@heidikoch8611]

No it's not at all. The song failure was written because he had attempted for multiple years to become a big rock star. He tried 42 times over the past 15 years or so until he finally got a break. The song is about no matter what your dream is NEVER give up.

[@thedarkestdarkrai8356]

+Heidi koch you said he got a break ha I get it cause breaking Benjamin

[@jimmygebo2404]

@@heidikoch8611 Old comment lol, but Ben got a break when they released So Cold off their 2nd album. That was a big song. The Diary of Jane and Breath did very well too.

[@StealthSim1]

@@jimmygebo2404 So Cold definitely one of if not my favorite song of theirs, BUT by the way have you noticed how the original music video of it mysteriously disappeared off the internet lately?? D:

[@leebride8237]

I'm in the same boat doctors still don't know what's wrong with me and I'm in constant pain... It sucks and there's times that you just want it to end even though death terrifies you...

[@Fairie1974]

Sounds like chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs) to me. I know it's vague but I hope it helps, there are some treatments out there that might help. Like massage therapy, acupuncture, and more holistic alternative medicines. Look into that, that might help find some type of relief if not fully help.

[@Fairie1974]

Awesome for pulling through your music and continuing pushing through this illness! Props to you, man!

[@lalaithan]

T. Dougs he still has his teeth, bro

[@lalaithan]

Calm down, you forgot your sarcastic font.

[@douglasborgaro6801]

Ben Burnley is a historically talented and creative individual. He and his group are extremely popular and it’s no surprise why. I think his creativity and Breaking Benjamin’s talent continues to make better material all the time.

[@blakewinburn5732]

I Have Sleep Apnea And Anxiety And Breaking Benjamin’s Song Dear Agony Reminds Me That Anxiety And Sleep Apnea Has Not Control Over Me Because I Know I Have God On My Side Because God Has All The Power.

[@pastilhabushido]

May God continue to bless you sir.

[@animalblack8482]

What a talent. Pluggiing into the conventional medicine community is a virtual guarantee a remedy for his type syndrome will not be offered. They typically chase after symptoms. Root causal factor(s) is where the focus should be. Something(s) is not in balance with Ben. The answer is waiting for him to reach to the right people. ❤

[@djr1829]

Ben is unbreakable

[@ilikecheesegirlXP]

He obviously haven't meet Dr. house

[@PAULOCESARSANTOCOSTA]

I wish I could give him a hug

[@notfree2899]

I know exactly what he's talking about..7 years and not one doctor has figured out what's wrong with me. I even had one say "well, you're alive and breathing so what's to complain about?" I would like to see them try and enjoy life when you feel so rotten everyday. Medical doctors are a joke.

[@Preacher0117]

Hey, I can understand what you mean, but at the same time, Doctors still don’t know everything that is out there. There are medical cases that still defy what doctors know because medicine is always evolving. They may not understand or know what condition he has or what you or other people have but as time continues on, doctors will continue to advance and discover new illnesses and medicines to counteract that. I’m sorry you’re not great, but you do have to live life as well as you possibly can. As tough as it may be, push forward and continue with your life and make it the bet you possibly can, you only got one life, you know what I mean?

[@gasser5001]

doubt it. lmao. but hey, everyone wants attention.

[@jefff3843]

I'm literally going through the same thing as Ben right now. I can understand his anxiety and depression everyday not knowing if you'll die and just being paranoid all the time and i have to do something thats distracting and fun just to get my head around it and when thats not possible then i get depressed and it feels 100x worse i wouldn't even wish this on my worst enemy its a horrible thing to live with everyday

[@jefff3843]

BTW you should've reported that doctor who said that, No professional doctor could be THAT stupid but *sigh* unfortunately they do exist

[@ebeneezerslpooge9864]

Have you tried not being a pussy? It's done wonders for me.

[@robynrayann8816]

My heart hurts. :(

[@sumitboral2347]

well everybody gonna die someday, thats not the big deal. but we all love ur voice, the way u sing, and the way give us pure strong energy through your song. u will be be remembered for ever and ever. generation after generation.

[@TheLoganSomers]

Some bands have a drug that will always be associated with them and I think alcoholism is Breaking Ben’s. Shit melts your insides.

[@chandlersleziak6416]

According to Healthline Red, it appears that Benjamin Burnley suffers from a disease called Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome which he got all because of his heavy alcoholism. Apparently this syndrome affect the absorption of vitamin B1 which is why he constantly has that feeling of being sick. I just hope that he will feel better and recover from this syndrome pretty soon. You will always be in my thoughts Benjamin Burnley.

[@beaveittoleaver2327]

It's no mystery. Art should always be HEAVILY asserted by the artist. Genius dude, love it...

[@danielleisadruid]

I think he has the same disease I have. Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Systemic Lupus. Sounds very similar. Also had doctors telling me for a long time they didn’t know what was wrong with me. ❤️

[@cristiancoliba]

Get tested for Lyme disease

[@Erin-unsalted]

He has wet brain syndrome

[@toasty973]

I love his voice

[@danielhollie1329]

Get well soon!!!!!! Hope to see you in Albuquerque soon

[@MaxRiley]

He's a nice sensitive guy, I can see that. That's where his struggle comes from in the first place, like many of us.

[@MondySpartan]

Stay strong, Ben!

[@heidikoch8611]

Sounds like what I had for 20 years before they found out I had rickets. I hope he's feeling better. :(

[@wills9723]

I have a similar illness that cycles. I believe stress makes it worse, and when it activates, you become more stressed so...

[@FardtilUshid]

Will Strawn try a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus, I had similar symptoms. I hope it helps.

[@FardtilUshid]

Will Strawn From what I've read, it seems to stay in the body and start up again when the immune system is weak or stressed. So yeah, it doesn't hurt to check :) I deal with mine coming and going constantly.

[@SonOfManMusic]

great man. great band.

[@Alex-dn5hi]

The way the interviewer looked away as Ben was speaking was extremely disrespectful. He should never have the privilege to interview him again.

[@_BiggKuntry]

I understand about not feeling good.I'm 33 years old. It seems like I never feel good and when I do it only lasts for a few minutes at a time. I have been diagnosed with several different things such as: agoraphobia, impulse control disorder, anxiety and panic disorder and several other things as well. I take so many medications that I dont even know what the hell is going on anymore. But the thing that I fear the most is dying. Ever since I can remember I've been afraid of death and I always think theres something wrong with me like I have a brain tumor or I have cancer or something is wrong with me and doctors just hadnt found it yet and it sucks! I feel it every day of my life and I just dont know what to do anymore..... I just get tired of thinking and thinking and thinking and thinking all the damn time. I wish I had some friends :(

[@ethandrake5380]

Bigg Kuntry :(

[@chaz-e]

Bigg Kuntry stay strong and focus on doing things which you love rather over thinking shit

[@chaz-e]

Do Meditation and Indian Yoga kriya...you'll change within 3 months of practice.

[@FardtilUshid]

Bigg Kuntry try a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus, I had similar symptoms. I hope it helps.

[@absolute.freedom]

What you're suffering from is knowing you are mortal and a sinner. Life can only be found in Jesus Christ. Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. - Isaiah 55:6

[@user-lv8yf2hh9q]

Ben is outstanding.

[@asdalskdf]

Fool that’s the worst feeling, not being 100% and never feeling alright, life’s not fair sometimes

[@Sandy-yf6wq]

I love this man.

[@katherineweaver390]

From what I have heard of your symptoms, you may have a form of fibromyalgia or ME/CFS. Praying you are able to get help.Been a fan a long time.

[@Lucas-nf7uj]

I am only 12, but i am sorta the same way. I have 2 diseases. 1 in the eyes, and 1 unknown. Not sure how i get it. Not sure how to get rid of it

[@RexDuBoisOfficial]

get well soon, Benjamin! ☺

[@gregmullinax9825]

Benjamin will not break.

[@danielblaj9239]

Benjamin,i beg you,live!

[@robsondias2577]

good interview

[@FlavioThepianist]

What kind of illness does he have? I saw them live may 10 wish I could met Ben and the rest of the guys.

[@SummeryMussel9]

Thepianist126 An alcohol disorder, I think

[@FrauStormm]

Dmitri Petrov it's a vitamin B deficiency disorder. I forget the name of it but a quick google search will answer it

[@tommenzel3591]

Hope you enjoy the TwinStar......may life get better................T

[@TamMusician]

This is why his voice is not very good in concert like he was before, I hope you get healed from this illness Benji❤

[@georgescdoodle]

Halo 5 in the background of a Ben Burnley interview. Networking is sneaky.

[@indethbed2546]

he’s so dreamy aww 😍

[@williamwallcroft2559]

What's 'dreamy'?

[@coletanner5193]

I think he has undiagonised GAD..General Anxiety Disorder..it's when you think the worst will happen in every situation and kinda shuts you down at times to where you won't risk leaving your house

[@MegasXLR]

Hope Ben is feeling good now :)

[@LavenderNoise42]

is the Ben ok now because he's still playing I'm going to his concert in august

[@heidikoch8611]

No he's still not alright. He's very sick but he's continuing doing what he loves.

[@ArlecchinoSB]

Omar was that in texas?

[@zoearnold1911]

I need to meet him......

[@jessemase6986]

Me being 25 now I stopped drinking so much no im always tiered and partied out thats probley what his issue is

[@ashcosmo3854]

He's 100% got some form of panic disorder. I know what it's like and it sucks.

[@AzBoltGanG]

Being a hypochondriac sucks, its really shitty to deal with

[@gaiaswarrior6158]

Dear agony help me through the toughest time of my life

[@border8204]

Halo in the background. Fuck ya.

[@stonecold5373]

So am I.... But this band is playing in 2024!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justin6296]

Come to Minnesota dude Mayo Clinic