Disturbed “A Reason to Fight” with a 7 minute talk by David Draiman Live 8/30/23 Chicago Illinois

After the song there is a 7 minute talk by David about mental health awareness and his struggles with it

[@amysmith4779]

Not going to lie. The night this song was released was the darkest of my life. This song came across my feed and cracked the numbness of the pain. It threw me a line when I desperately needed one. So I have to say to David and his band, thank you for being that reason when I had nothing else left. This song saves lives. Point blank.

[@ambermcrann3285]

Every time I see this I just want to cry along with him, give him a big hug and say thank you for being the caring man he is.

[@shabamsfisher-hobbs7918]

I absolutely love this man, band, this song, their music, and his message to ALL of the brothers and sisters, aka The "Disturbed Ones"... I met him in Orlando 2-2024 and was the first time seeing them live... Did NOT disappoint... He had a Heart Felt "speech" on The Demons in all of us and talked about other World Issues...

[@vincentpsychsa-existential]

Crying! "largest group therapy session" love this band. Love us metal, goth, rock fans; we face the depression, we seek meaning, we want to live life fully! Onward my friends!!

[@charlesbloor2869]

As a Christian who grew up with music from disturbed I can proudly say I listen to disturbed to feel God when I feel depressed. The lord speaks through David. May God continue to bless disturbed and all around the world. We must join together and share the good news. We need not suffer for Christ has risen and he sends us messengers like David to remind us we're not alone and we are strong. Thank you so much for using your gift Disturbed. You have touched so many lives. Keep doing God's will because the world needs it and we love you. God bless you my brothers.

[@MrJack_92]

I've been a Catholic my whole life (and will be the rest of it), and I listen to Disturbed and heavy metal music as well. Glad I'm not alone! But I agree with you. David seems like a good guy the more you know him.

[@charlesbloor2869]

@@MrJack_92 I was raised Christian because my mom's side of my family was, my dad's side is catholic. I have seen both sides and though we have different views on how to worship at the end of the day we worship and serve the same lord and savior. The feuds between the branches of Christian faith needs to stop. I'm glad someone agrees. It doesn't matter if you're catholic, Lutheran, Baptist or any of the others, We are united by Christ and must stand against the darkness, false prophets, wolves and demons. David is one the few speaking loudly and fighting for the world. Yes he's Jewish and I'm sure people of his faith don't like his music but he is doing as God commands us. Fight the demons and be a light for all the world.

[@kayleighwoodcock3608]

I listen to this when having panick attacks. Disturbed have saved my life ❤️❤️

[@rindalh]

David is a beautiful man in all of the sadness and darkness in our lives. Thank you for this David!! Sometimes i need to hear these things to help me feel better. I'm crying so hard right now ... Thank you for making us want to stay strong

[@ChrisMurray-il5tl]

Everyone pray for me please.im struggling ahocol addiction and bout ready to end my life thanks david.please pray for me thanks Chris Murray

[@BirdieGreenstone1313]

I will pray for you

[@CharissaCole]

@@ChrisMurray-il5tl hey you don't know me but how are you doing these days you can pm me if you want to talk or yell or anything u want to say u can here at the end of the day okay

[@WandaPierce-du3bp]

I’m still fighting depression two years after losing my husband of 60 years. Thank you David for your uplifting messages! You’ve kept me going.

[@SuperKabookie]

David you need to be here. This world needs you and your mission!

[@lindseygirl1982]

I love David Draiman! I’m seeing Disturbed next month and I can’t wait! Every time I see one of these videos it reminds me of my own struggles with depression. I am so thankful that he is such a huge advocate for mental health.

[@Gatsinahonda]

Disturbed is doing more for those battling depression and other mental illnesses than any any band . God bless you❤

[@adamjay2ndward]

rock music in every rock genre , metal, death, thrash...gives us to scream our lungs out let our emotions out and yell as loud as we want to

[@ellavalter7924]

Great artist and man... his songs are beautiful, his voice is creepy wonderful... I admire him, HE is a great artist... God bless David 😊

[@user-xy7mq2qq5o]

I was diagnosed with breast cancer 10 months after I lost my spouse to lung cancer. I endured 2 surgeries, chemo, and radiation. I'm cancer free for 3 years. Early diagnosis and treatment are important. Women get routine mammograms. Keep fighting.

[@wendyb5528]

Congratulations on your winning the battle of that horrible disease. I lost my beautiful sister to that same damn disease. I watched her fight for 18 years going into remission 5 times but eventually it won. I have not been the same since she left us in the physical world. I miss her more than anything. I have wished time and time again to leave here and go to be with her. Then I stop and open my eyes and see my reasons to fight. My 3 beautiful children, my husband who loves me so much, my other sister, my 100 year old mother, my 2 beautiful nieces and my 2 great niece and nephew. My sister told me just before she passed to look after her daughter and if I gave up, I would be letting my sister down and I refuse to let her down. The last thing I want to do is to see that precious soul when it is my turn, to go for a hug and she gives me a swift kick in the ass. lol Again I congratulate you on your winning the battle. I am so sorry that you lost your spouse to cancer as well. It sounds like you have gone through more than your own battle but you are still hear and you are a super strong woman. I send you so much positive energy and love. You are an inspiration to me and many others, I'm sure. God bless you 🙏❤😇

[@johnbarraco5561]

Thank God your healthy .. be blessed and love your best days ahead 💯❤️✌️🙏🤘

[@arlettegraywinnipeg5547]

My story is similar to yours. My husband was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer and at the same time I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. The oncologist who was treating both of us said he was going to be very aggressive with me so that I might live to see my youngest son through high school. This meant surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. By the grace of the wonderful medical team and God I can say I am a cancer survivor. My wonderful husband was only given 6 months and lasted 2 years. We went through this horrible disease together. I know he is watching over my family to this day.

[@ambermcrann3285]

I absolutely love this song and am so grateful for this man for fighting for us. Today it's hitting me hard and I keep on bawling my eyes out. Thank you David and the rest of Disturbed for this wonderful message and the love you show us ❤️ 💜 ♥️.

[@SuperKabookie]

David your heart is so big! And your wellness to share it is so humbling!

[@Chaotic-Demise77]

I send this to my beloved mother who had passed on in 2009, due to Type 1 Diabetes, my dad to Pancreatic Cancer, my 4 close childhood friends' who sadly committed suicide (we jammed together on the weekend's), I will also send my respects/condolences to all those here who lost their loved ones', friends', favorite artists, etc. 🇺🇸🤘✌️🤝🎸🎤🥁

[@metalrockgaming]

Very powerful message I too struggle with depression! "You are not alone"

[@1951kvk]

Well said David.

[@geoffshafer3880]

I know all to well what David is going through, I've more than once asked my daughter for a hug just to know a reason to fight. I personally have been personally battling depression, addiction and a symptom that I can't describe. Thank you disturb for putting out this song.

[@metalhead4433]

Saw them for the 2nd time in my life this past August. He is not lying when he says it is the biggest group therapy session you will ever go to. We are one giant family when in them venues and stadiums.

[@Jeffnbeck9118]

I completely agree! This was my first time seeing Disturbed and we were all in it together by the end

[@greeneyedbbw25]

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[@johnbarraco5561]

What a badass band ..48 .. been listening and hearing over 20 yrs .. loving and living legends now .. 💯🤘🔥✌️🙏❤️

[@angharaddenby3389]

Wow. Just wow. What a powerful speech that was. It NEEDS to be shown in EVERY therapy session around the world. If it helps ONE person it will be worth it. I have suffered with chronic depression for well over 35 years and I have lost count of the times when I thought I would be better off not here. What keeps me going? My love of music. I have found the ONE thing that always lifts my spirits. And it is speeches like this from David Draiman that make me realise that I am actually better off trying to beat my depression. But it is so very difficult when you are on your own through no fault of my own. Thank you so much David. Can't say how much your words mean.

[@SuperKabookie]

Just know you are never alone! You have a reason for being here! You have a mission!

[@Rook0759]

This is a battle that we are gonna win! 👊

[@kerrysmedley4336]

I 'found' Disturbed a couple of years ago from shares of The Sound of Silence, and I heard this track on Planet Rock a few months back. Oh my days, searching for the meaning behind it bought me to total tears. What an incredible song. So much hurt and pain, but also love. The best song I've heard in a very, very long time ❤❤❤❤❤ and such a powerful and emotional performance 💞💞💞💔💔💔 and David is an amazing man xxx

[@darlenekozlovskis6907]

An absolute beautiful soul and human being. May God Bless this Band always

[@debracottam5633]

I love you ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelsebren5559]

Rock on, David! I'm glad you're still here. 🤘

[@DefendersOfShattrath]

this honesty is the reason why i love david and disturbed...

[@sandrahilbert9258]

Thankyou for giving me a reason to fight. You are a beautiful soul.

[@shanasmith4176]

Distured Yall are absolutely awesome and amazing I lost my wonderful cousin to suicide I just wish he could have heard yall's music if had I feel that he would still be here

[@user-ze3dr3hw3s]

Very very emotional performance , I was OK listening to your Beautiful song but lost my emotions when you spoke. I'm in UK my son moved to USA after 9 Yr he committed suicide my son Aaron was 33 , I keep going because I have my daughter and I have music. Bless you

[@johnpenner2632]

David is a beautiful man. Using his fame to spread awareness for suicide. Bless him.

[@awesometacularhero]

For me, almost 9 years ago, as far as I know, I never went through addiction, but I do know that I went through depression, because of what has happened to me. So I’m with him all the way, on why there is a reason to fight. And well, none of you may know me, like know who I am, and I may not know any of you, like personally. But I do want to tell you that I love you all, because like David Draiman just said, when it comes to depression and addiction, when it comes to battling those demons, remember that you are not alone, because I know that I’m not alone, when it comes to that. And if you ever need to talk to someone about it, even if you don’t know me, and even if I don’t know you, I want for you to know that you can trust me, because I know what it’s like, when it comes to depression. And as far as I know, as far as I’m concerned, even though it’s a new year around all of us with 2024, we are all in this together. So again, even if you and I may not know each other at all, you can still trust me and talk to me, because well, I honestly don’t know about addiction, but I do know what it’s like, when it comes to depression. And again, just like David Draiman said, when it comes to both depression and addiction, you are not, I repeat, you are not alone. I love you all. Thank you.

[@karenbellfield5763]

I am a survivor of a deep dark clinical depression. ECT treatments saved my life. I have been completely recovered since 2012.

[@henriqueerenner5741]

Sending you love.

[@adamjay2ndward]

even the baby @10:05 was crying . good speech david

[@jasonbamburg1163]

Advocating for mental health and addiction treatment is a sure fire way to create a fan out of me. Sorta liked them before but sir just take my money.

[@user-zj5no2ii1b]

This is good what David does for all we will fight

[@user-iw6se9fv5r]

❤❤😢🙏 you are amazing your son is proud of you thank you for letting us know we are not alone 🙏🥲

[@thomashayes4568]

today im thinking of my cousins who choose not to fight anymore its there birthday they were twins and one left in 89 the other 2015 this is the first time i heard this thank you david draiman

[@awesometacularhero]

And also, at the end of the day, we are all human, going through this roller coaster of addiction and depression. And again, if you need to talk to someone, who you know and trust, talk to me, or talk to someone else, because let me tell you, if you lose your battle to depression, and if you end up committing suicide, it will be too late for you. And I say that with a heavy heart, since I almost committed suicide myself, from when I was a 15 year old kid, for my own reasons. And another thing about me, I proudly wear a bracelet that I bought last year on Amazon that says, suicide prevention, my story isn’t over. And I wear that with pride every day, because I don’t want for anyone who I both know and love, to end up dead, from suicide.

[@wheenmist]

That is beautiful. I am here for you, sending warm thoughts.

[@user-iw6se9fv5r]

We love you ❤ 🙏🥲

[@silviabueno8729]

Não entendo o idioma ,gostaria tanto dessa traducao,mas nao importa ele tocou meu coração minha alma a musica e a emocao transcende, me arrepiou a alma,a voz dele e um acalanto!❤🇧🇷😘

[@DanielleDemars-om9hh]

Démons are real as much as God your Father David! And Hé alose is the One Who keeps you alive!

[@renae-lh1qp]

Love this song touches my soul my grand son and Daughter are going threw this right now😢❤❤

[@darkmvz6186]

Awesome footage, we need more

[@stevefaucher820]

God bless u.. my friends. I am disturbed

[@SuperKabookie]

Amen brother! Thanks for speaking out and rising awareness ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alcinoribeiro57]

Sempre que ouço esta música fico sempre com os nervos à flor da pele por isso os meus parabéns e muito respeitosamente tiro o meu chapéu

[@BirdieGreenstone1313]

I just posted the lyrics to this song on my self harm app and I hope somebody sees it and gets a Reason To Fight

[@CharissaCole]

I agree

[@nicolesargent8468]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-iw6se9fv5r]

❤❤😢

[@user-tt6fb2ot1f]

I love you ❤❤❤ I'm sorry 😢

[@gailneschen3627]

I wish Disturbed had been a band when my brother Chris was alive. He maybe would have heard this and not taken his life

[@sonjacarrigan8819]

Your voice is so pretty....don't adlip demon voice. You are so good u can encourage others

[@olgaconejo6077]

Hay lovio ❤

[@ezra710word]

There is only one hope for hopelessness and meaninglessness - Jesus Christ.

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

13:33 he said FEBRUARY Last year? I almost killed myself 3 times last year. One was February.

[@debracottam5633]

I love you ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏