Get Up/ Mental Health Awareness Speech- -Smith & Myers of Shinedown- May 2021- Wichita

[@whyjordie]

This band and Brent saved my life with their music and speeches 11 years ago, I love them so much

[@yvonnehardin8090]

Had the honor of seeing Shinedown concert at Raymen Auditorium in Nashville and Brent Smith doing Get up live and such a monumental song for mental awareness ❤️ Shinedown and thank God I was able to be there with my awesome son Timothy who drove ❤️

[@angelahumphrey7242]

Last week was a really rough one for me. Everything felt like it was falling apart and I had no control over any of it. When i felt like I was at my breaking point, I heard Brent's voice in the back of my head saying "get up, just get up". I played all three versions of that song; piano, acoustic, and album - back to back to back, and it really changed my mindset. The Shinedown guys will ALWAYS have your back. Don't just lay down and let the darkness win. Hang in there and keep looking for the daylight! 💜☀️

[@angielipcaman7973]

I lost my son because he couldn't take the depression that he hid so well. you are so right. don't walk away from anyone you see struggling. I learned the lesson the hard way

[@cindyfitch1479]

I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s hard losing a child, I know.

[@ericaahrmann8312]

I'm so sorry for your loss

[@toziahonaker9889]

I just saw this today and I've really been struggling couldn't have happened at a better time

[@bethkearns67]

I'm so sorry I too lost my son who couldn't take the pain and he hid it so well nobody knew and HINDSIGHT IS SO CLEAR SOME TIMES I'M GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SPEECH I WISH I SHOULD'VE COULD'VE WOULD'VE SEEN IT AND maybe done something anything 😪 😕 I suffer from clinical depression 😔 it is very real there is a true chemical imbalance that can be hereditary 😔

[@dinajanke5158]

I'm so sorry you lost your son. I have imagined the unfortunate event. When I do, it's a pain like no other. My heart surrounds you. I believe you will be together again.

[@gordonwalley1116]

Dude (Brent) you helped me in a major way get through one of the toughest, loneliest and most jaded points of my life in 2009. SOM was introduced to me by a fellow musician lifelong buddy as I was going through a nasty divorce and I was adjusting to being a single parent of a beautiful 1 1/2 year old son. I'm a huge music fan my whole life and still have never had an album impact like yours did. Seeing this video and others really reinforces what an exceptional dude you are and thank you.

[@trinasky4571]

I'm impressed by your explanation without using the psychology terms and I LOVE IT!!!!! Man, you just keep getting better and better at this and Im SUPER proud of y'all along with what I haven't been able to do; YOU GUYS ARE SHARING THE LIGHT 🕯️ that must KEEP SHINNING 🕯️🕊️🙏🏼 GREAT 👍🏼 Job!

[@monicaharfield9451]

Nice to hear someone talk about there struggles with mental health and explain what their struggles are and are still having. Celebrities to often jump on mental health issues topics when they have no idea what it is like, they do it for publicity. I have been listening to shinedown and Smith and Myers’s for years and watched and listened to their struggles through their lyrics and music. Totally worth my respect and admiration as a mental health survivor on a daily basis.

[@kandihinshaw1870]

I love the fact that he is talking about mental health. Because I myself deal with a mental health issue. I am a diagnosed hallucinogenic paranoid schizophrenic with a mild case of PTSD. I have been dealing with my schizophrenia for a lot of my life. I was diagnosed at 12 years old as a hallucinogenic schizophrenic. But it's not something they normally diagnosed young ladies with at that point in time. Within the last four years my current therapist added on that I had paranoid schizophrenia with PTSD. So I technically have the trifecta. I have three mental illness is wrapped up into one brain. It's a whole lot to do it. I personally have been on medication for 24 years. I'm 39 years old. My therapist told me I was a rare case. Because schizophrenia supposed to be hereditary. And I'm the only one in my family that actually has it as far as we know.

[@amandawesten8312]

more bands need to speak out! I'm so much more open about my mental health because of this! and often I can't explain how I feel or what I'm going through.... "You saved my life, not once but twice!" your band and music truly has! and I've sent this song to the ones who have gotten me through! THANK YOU!

[@jillbolster1396]

Brent Smith, you are absolutely amazing!! Shinedown is my favorite band of all time and the awareness you bring to mental illness is astounding!! Thank you for all you do!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@davidward588]

Brent Smith has a beautiful soul! Thank you for the beautiful message❤❤❤

[@heatherdavis68]

I suffer from CPTSD from trauma and narcissistic abuse, Bipolar Disorder 2, ADHD, and panic disorder. My sister was a huge fan before she passed so one day I started listening and immediately was overwhelmed not only by emotions, which I don't have often anymore, I has so much respect for this entire band for bringing light to mental illness. This one brought tears to my eyes because so many times I have been to that point and people think you are looking for attention so they blow you off or the make you feel your feelings are not important and all I really needed was for someone to just listen and sit with me. Never ignore someone who gets quiet all the sudden. When you notice that they isolate or cancel plans often or in my case my friends thought I didn't want to spend time with them as I kept canceling. No one noticed the grief or the downhill slide I was on after my sister past away at age 39 except my ex and that is when the narcissistic abuse came. No one noticed I wasn't me because I was good at faking it until one day I wasn't and broke down at work and was fired. What came after that was horrifying. Just know sometimes quiet is too quiet. Sadly I lost my sister and myself. Please, he is so right in this speech, check on your friends. If they withdrawal and go quiet, if they isolate and you know that isn't normal, if they are having problems functioning or sleeping, or they talk to you about suicide DON'T dismiss them. I don't care if they said it 100 times, this may be the time they go through with it. Thank you Shinedown for being brave enough to bring this to light. Education will end the stigma!! Love you guys and my sister did too....

[@chrisjames9942]

Oh my gosh. Brent, please, please, keep doing what your doing. You are a God Send. I wish more performers would do what your doing. God bless you.

[@patsyrocks1]

I heard you loud and clear. Saw my niece was struggling, and just gave her a hug and told her I was there for her, and would help her in any way possible. It was a life changing moment for her, and validated what you were saying. I always knew how she felt, but never really knew how to help. ;-*

[@fablesofbeasts]

I was at the Cotillion for this concert. I have been looking to see if someone recorded this part, thank you! This is one thing that stuck in my mind from that night. I suffer from anxiety and PSTD and got a bit teary-eyed while he spoke because I could really relate to what he was saying. I've also lost some people to depression. Never be afraid to ask if someone needs to talk, even if they don't want to at the moment. They'll remember it for sure.

[@wanderlustlyric]

You’re welcome! It was an incredible concert and amazing speech leading into Get Up! Absolutely agreed!

[@lbandprincess]

Bet it was incredible! I love how they try to make every show just a lil different. This is a true hero, fixes souls!

[@Sherbear60]

I have always appreciated they are so open and willing to talk about this!! I deal with depression and anxiety....lost my son to depression...these guys ..... their words and music speak to me on so many levels!!!

[@AndrewMurphy8383]

@@wanderlustlyric i been that person brent was talking about so many times i wish i had some one to reach out anand tell me it time to get up

[@HeatherDye-g6s]

My husband siffers from depression and you make him smile thank you brett

[@peteshelby21]

Brent always speaks very well on mental health and so so many people don’t wanna talk about it . Fuck that shit, he owns it and is a huge huuuge speaker in those of us with mental health especially in men. God Bless him and I will always support him and all of shinedown being from my home town. God Bless everyone

[@loriwood4938]

Brent what an inspiration! Brent, Eric Zach and Barry, this song could have been written about me. Thank you so much, I i needed to hear this. Love you guys❤❤

[@dianaarroyo9350]

LOVE THIS BAND

[@beckysamuel9793]

I love this. My husband and I both suffer with anxiety and depression. My oldest has social anxiety and my middle has anxiety. Mental health is so important to take care of and to make sure to help your loved ones with. Very well said!

[@scar8000]

I love Brent so much. I swear, his depth of understanding and empathy. He made me cry. Thank you.

[@enolam99]

Saw Shinedown in St John's Newfoundland years ago...opened for KISS and stole the show! Brent Smith and the whole band were incredible. ❤

[@debhunter2409]

Brent - your conversation of mental health and it's impact upon a greater population is unfortunately more impacting on so many then ever anyone could imagine. Mental health is SO VERY TRUE AND REAL. I have been a licensed mental health therapist for 30 years. My job is all about finding out the way to connect to each person that I meet in the manner that is safest for them. I work to connect with the person I am with and just to listen. Your expressions, thoughts and feelings are hoping are validating to as many as your message can reach. From what I do your expressions were highly valuable. Treadmillrun

[@95turbogirl1980]

We lost our best friend to suicide 3 weeks ago. She had the best heart and was so much to us and was failed and taken advantage of and manipulated by a mental health professional and prescribed medications she shouldn't have been a medical doctor who knew better. Shinedown has gotten me through so many struggles the last 16 years but this by far is the hardest thing I've ever had to face. Each day feels so much harder especially as we learn someone responsible for other people's mental and emotional struggles so blatantly slowly destroyed someone who wouldn't have hurt a fly and saw the best in everyone, even people like this predator who didn't deserve our friends loyalty. We have a lot of work ahead of us for our own grief as we work to make sure this person can never do anything like this again. We can't bring our person back but we can maybe save someone else's family and friends from this horrible devastation in our lives.

[@joshuashafer1545]

Thank you for what your doing this younger generation needs to hear from people like yourself and exactly what your speech is about

[@aliciaisrael4463]

I have bipolar disorder and PTSD. I am also a suicide surviver. With that being said, SD has helped me more than Brent, Zach, Eric and Barry will ever know. When SOM came out, I was pregnant with twins. I was due on August 7th (Barry's birthday actually) and 3 days before I turned 30. Sadly, at 30 weeks, my twins were born stillborn. Of course, I was very depressed, but I had a handsome 14 month old son to worry about. He helped me more than anyone. My favorite song off SOM is The Crow & The Butterfly. It wasnt until 10 years later I found out the meaning behind the song! 2 years later (2010), on September 6th, I lost my brother to suicide. He was severely depressed and hid it very, very well. We didnt know anything was wrong until he died. In 2019, I decided to get a tattoo to honor my brother's memory and also the fact that I am a survivor. I got the semi colon, which is the symbol for suicide prevention. I decided at the last minute (when I was getting the semi colon drawn up to get tatted) to put the words: GET UP on top of it. I think GET UP is a wonderful song with a wonderful meaning behind it. Kudos to Brent, Zach, Eric and Barry for producing songs that do have special meanings!!!! SD will never know how much impact they have on their fans!

[@NOTaWallflower_345]

💚💚

[@alanwilliams592]

I am that person battling my demons and monsters those words are so true and they have helped made sense thank you

[@ericaahrmann8312]

Thank you so much for sharing! I suffer from anxiety & depression. Some days are really hard. These words mean the world to me.

[@cindyvincent1074]

You were sent to me from an angel dont know if I'll ever be ok but you explained my illness to others means so much seen you twice hoping to see this tour too God bless you

[@brookegarber817]

This is something I really need right now ❤

[@michelle02-22]

Brings tears to my eyed...

[@ConnieCatLove92]

I actually just cried watching and listening to this, because I suffer with a very bad deep depression and he is 100% right, how we don't always 'shout out' for help because we feel like a burden to others 😢

[@shawngraybeal1897]

Thank you for sharing this. I shared the video with my students...kind of my own for of socio-emotional help for me and for them. The message is amazing...the music is amazing...Brent and Shinedown are amazing. Thank you again!

[@kathytaylor4957]

I needed to hear this Thank you and I will get through theee messy days !

[@darryloconnor6175]

Thank you Brent. I constantly worry about my twin brother. He says he is ok, but I know he is suffering from depression. God bless you mate❤️

[@arleneallen8824]

I’m weeping. I can’t even. This is why I love them. They understand all this thing called life.

[@Sherbear60]

Thank you Brent!!! I appreciate you guys speaking out! People are so willing to hide from this and look down on those of us who are dealing with this or have close friends or family members who deal with depression, anxiety, .....it's so easy for them to turn their heads...it's real. Thank you for standing up and speaking for all of us!! You guys are the best!!

[@skysuniversalenergies5062]

Shinedown is such an inspiration to me and others!💯 Bless you and Thank you all so much! Life is too short! We must COME TOGETHER in and through LOVE, HOPE, and FAITH ✌️🙏💖

[@robtoy562]

God Bless You for reaching out to so many, Love it!!!!!!!

[@lawrencehoadley4190]

Thank you so much for using your platform to help others ❤

[@lanesmith6261]

Thank you big time I lost 4 very amazing dogs I loved and a couple of great friends that I could count on this help me

[@carrieon16]

PERFECT WORDS! THANK YOU

[@GeneoVanEngers]

This really hit home with me love Brett smith and his words of wisdom so much.

[@tamibird6927]

Brent you really care about this message and People. Thank you for sharing and caring. Just feel a weight has been lifted off my shoulders Just listening to you. ❤ Love you Brent

[@Pelt101]

Awesome Brent… get over here ASAP Britain needs some mental stability on stage 🤟🤟

[@catereich6094]

Respect! I'm there with you. I have family that call me melodramatic and hypochondriac etc... kinda shuts the door . Thank you. Just, thank you. We need to hear that we aren't alone

[@brynnburr7295]

this song is the only reason i can get through the day.

[@slashthe2nd]

That was a beautiful and well thought speech.❤❤❤

[@corey_has_arrived3357]

Im #1000 subscriber!!! Here because shinedowns song Daylight!!

[@jodeejingles]

I love you so much Shinedown

[@raymondschaffran2403]

Thank you very very much for the video

[@billypenrod1687]

This is awesome Thank you ‼️💯

[@wanderlustlyric]

My pleasure! Glad I can help share some positivity! 😀🎶

[@lbandprincess]

I break over things I cannot control, mainly loss. Why do all the good ones go first. My life goal is to make ppl happy but it's hard when I can't seem to smile.🥺😔

[@faithbowen9433]

Keep Shining!

[@stephanierobbins5670]

I didn't want help because my doctor hurt me. It took 13 years but I've finally got a good doctor

[@Amaryllis88164]

Beautiful ~🖤~

[@donnamckenzie7232]

Thank you 😊

[@jasonsullivan5448]

2:44 I have this and I know it will get better so I hang on till it passes one foot in front of the other just got to keep on keeping on. Finish the race sometimes there's events and sometimes alcohol can make way worse as it goes on tragic events make this time there might not be a way back I'm just trying to eat the nest I was preparing is gone, I can't see the light but I tell myself it'd there and these songs keep me hanging on. Life's brutal it seems Shunediwn and Brent was here at the right time. So here's to you😅 😅Brent it's not just music it saves lives. I got microphone and I've been encourage to sing along. I'm not good but u think im improving as long as I don't hear myself. I keep daydreaming I can do something great like this. I can hope anyway Hope Faith and love Rember "For evil to triumph good men just have to do nothing" I think I may be undiagnosed spectrum disorder Hope for the best Prepare for the worst

[@jodeejingles]

I fkn love you Shinedown

[@faithvandersnow9370]

I've got Dis!! Depression, I mean🧟‍♀️🤯🧟‍♂️

[@scar8000]

❤️

[@robynSable]

Get up, I'm calling, for the one I love! Tdog.

[@tammyredshaw9161]

He’s talking to me right now….. I have been keeping things to myself, bc I know what the reaction will be of the person I want to confide in… and that’s heartbreaking for me….. bc I feel now like I am going to break…..

[@stephanierobbins5670]

I think you would like zombie by the cranberry a. It helped me go veg. Which helped me stay sane and become a better person

[@ladytess23]

🥰❤❤❤

[@mariancoloroso4492]

💙❤💜❤

[@J-Tex-Corporation]

I'm not crying. You're crying.

[@cherylfiebelkorn6130]

I've told no less than five friends I've attempted suicide in the last months multiple times. I haven't had help yet. Time to help myself I guess 🤷‍♀️❤️❤️

[@jeramiedavis2316]

I miss u Ed sorry plz forgive me I love u with all my heart u are a great man that deserves the best an if not me I understand I just want u to be happy love jeramie

[@cindyvincent1074]

I'm never getting out I don't want be in this world

[@MotherNatureschild3]

🥺🥺😔😶‍🌫😶

[@chunkpowers]

Most people honestly don't understand. Depression is hard and I thought never in a Million years I would be where I am, But here I am struggling everyday.

[@trinityjenkins9176]

WE HAD A VERY CLOSE FRIEND DIE FROM OVERDOSE..HIS YOUNG SON FOUND HIM AND TRIED TO HIDE THE DRUGS HE FOUND BESIDE HIS FATHER,I BELIEVE HE MAY HAVE BEEN 15 OR 16..THIS YOUNG MAN STRUGGLED TIME AND TIME AGAIN WITH ADDICTION AND REHAB,HE HAD A YOUNG SON HIMSELF WE ALL HOPED HE WOULD COME AROUND AND BE THERE FOR HIS LITTLE BOY.HOPING NOT TO REPEAT THE CYCLE.... EVENTUALLY HE SHOWED SIGNS OF COMING TO TERMS AND CREATING A NEW REALITY FOR HIMSELF AND HIS SON..DURING THIS TIME..'"GET UP" HAD JUST BEEN RELEASED,I LISTENED TO IT ON REPEAT....ONE DAY ON MY WAY TO WORK ,OUT OF THE BLUE I DECIDED TO SEND THIS SONG TO HIM..TOLD HIM I SAW HIS FACE WHEN I LISTENED TO IT....HE GOT A GOOD JOB WORKING ON A SHIP AND WAS AWY FROM THE INFLUENCES THAT PLAGUED HIM FOR SO LONG..HE WAS DOING REMARKABLE....WE THOUGHT HE HAD TURNED THE TABLE ONCE AND FOR ALL...HE CAME OFF THE BOAT TO VISIT HIS FAMILY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SEVERAL MONTHS....HIS MONSTER CAM CALLING AND HE WAS GONE...DIED FROM AN OD IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS....I STILL SEE HIS FACE WHEN I HEAR THIS SONG....

[@shanejolliff4602]

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[@carole-annseneski8020]

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