Therapist Reacts to Monsters by Shinedown

Therapist analyzes the lyrics of Monsters by Shinedown to discuss how if we don't face our monsters we become the monsters. This is seen in the music video and it's a reminder that the true hero's journey is to face your monsters instead of bury them.
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[@amosx7054]

As someone who has struggled with PTSD for years, this song gives me life. You think you've beaten the monsters back and then they show up again.

[@cbdawg4242]

You aren’t alone.

[@Betsone_]

Absolutely 🙏

[@matchu.j]

Yep...ptsd sucks...45 is relatable...but their cover of "simple man" is the best....

[@PortaPooper]

Every day is a new fight my friend. The strongest among us are the ones admitting the hardest battles they are fighting are internal. Keep up the fight, never give them ground.

[@rebeccamenter7138]

So true.

[@angelacrager61]

“What A Shame” is a good one from Shinedown as well. Shinedown has been a mental health advocate for years. They saved my life more than once.

[@That_Metal_Dude]

OMG that song live hits different ❤😢

[@NathanMalnaa]

One of my all-time favorite songs of theirs

[@jessica.cash36]

The woman at the beginning cheated on her husband while he was deployed and then killed in action. She's having an affair with the man who touched her shoulder when they were graveside and she shrugs him off. Brent's monsters are his past troubles with substances and alcohol, and its truly amazing and wonderful that he is still here and has grown in huge and unimaginable ways in the past 20 yrs or so and we are pretty damn lucky that he is still around to make such important music and his openness and honesty about who he used to be and how that gave him a different perspective. They don't shy away from difficult topics and that is truly needed.

[@alanpaul9481]

Right - I get it more that she was abused as a child herself, leading to her later acts. There is also huge power in her grief - not only did she lose her husband, but she will never have a chance to make up for her own weakness or admit anything to him. This grief is so strong that she's letting the same man who hurt her walk away with her daughter...that is the power of being unable to speak.

[@backyardrailroader]

Everyone has monsters in them. Some people have small ones they can control. Some people have big monsters that are overwhelming. But there are those that are the monsters themselves.

[@ThatDamnedGamer1]

I was the second one for a long time, until I realized that it was the monsters that were keeping me alive. So I let myself become the third one.

[@malcolmthomas6198]

My monster came about at the age of 14 through emotional pain was about to cut myself at that age but that monster stop me from doing so and that night me and that monster in my head was best friends but year after year it got worst and worst until 2023 i decide to work on myself change things for myself this whole year I been walking away instead of getting into fights.

[@ds-ip1td]

"Get Up" is a great follow-up to this song. I play it when I need to pick myself up.

[@willl84]

It actually comes before this song in the video timeline

[@ds-ip1td]

@willl84 Oh okay. Thank you. I figured since she came out of that pool in white, that was her getting through it all. Plus, I never paid attention to release dates.

[@niteowl7710]

​@ds-ip1td You're right. Within the storytelling the video for "Get Up" takes places after "Monsters". That's why they're walking along in what looks like a park and then after the wind blows she's alone in the same cemetery as her husband is buried in during this video.

[@willl84]

@@niteowl7710 I think get up comes first. The sing was released first and in the video she's with her military husband in the beginning then doing video chat with him towards the end. I see monsters coming afterwards where he died while serving

[@niteowl7710]

@willl84 It seems to me she's having flashbacks to her life with her husband, then snaps back to the reality of his being gone. Her being alone in the cemetery after walking in with him. Her crying in the shower after remembering them being in it together, etc. IMHO the symbolizm to the lyrics being conveyed was the importance of "metabolizing" your grief, accepting that it wasn't you fault, and getting up and moving on with your life.

[@michimogo]

More Shinedown! Much more! "Save Me" is powerfull

[@karenlandon5332]

My fave Shinedown song. Oldie but goodie 💕

[@danny-d0rito]

that's a great song! I also quite like "lacerated" or "breaking inside" I can't remember a time they've done a bad thing with music.

[@Palefox27]

I fight my monsters every day. Some days I get tired and pull away but music is always the escape. I love shinedown and his voice. I've always tried to be open with my struggles with the hope it might help someone else's pain.

[@EzrahJesher]

It's crazy how 45 years later, my monsters still find me. Even under the bed. Complex PTSD is a bad ass monster manifesting as hundreds of other bad ass monsters. We are life long warriors.

[@HeartSupport]

From lu2910: @EzrahJesher I am proud of you that you have been able to fight these monsters. To be a life long warrior is not something that anyone can do, I am very proud of you for being able to fight for yourself against complex PTSD, you are very brave my friend. I know this battle is not easy, but you will be victorious. To feel like you cannot run from these monsters is terrifying and feels like there is no escape. Sometimes we we are unable to run, we have to fight. To experience of all our hurt and take our thoughts captive is far from easy, but it is not impossible. When my struggles feel like they're going to overtake me, I've found that the greatest source of healing and comfort for me has been talking about my monsters, both out loud to my loved ones and in prayer to God. Although our monsters belong to us, that does not mean that we have to fight them alone. I want you to know that there is healing and peace in store for you that you will experience. You will not have to spend the rest of your life merely surviving, but spend it living. Even when the world is falling around you, even on days where you can barely get out of bed, there will be some good in every day. There will be chances for the sun to shine through your window, for the breeze to blow on your face and for you to not have to fight, but be able to be present in the moment and experience joy. I am praying for you and sending you much love, my friend. I am here for you, you do not have to fight this battle alone. Things will get better and you will find your peace. <3

[@HeartSupport]

From reem182: @EzrahJesher 45 years of an ongoing struggle is a huge monster to deal with. I can't imagine how hard it must be to face the same demons day after day for so long. You really are a warrior. The fact that you are still here, still fighting, and refusing to give up proves that you are not defined by your struggles and that hope is more powerful than the monsters' voices. Thank you for sharing your story and for still being here. Your life is unique, precious, and irreplaceable, and I can't tell you how happy I am that you remain here, enduring all that PTSD throws at you and refusing to surrender. I believe that you were created for a purpose and that you are deserving of joy and hope regardless of how threatening your monsters may seem. They can be so terrifying and powerful at times, but you are not less of a person because of them and your fortitude over the last 45 years proves just that. And no matter how long this fight may last, I want you to know that you were not created to suffer alone. We all struggle, we are all life long warriors fighting something, and I believe that you are loved eternally regardless of what your situation looks like. Those monsters can never devalue you, they can never take away what makes you so special and deserving of eternal love. I want you to know that wherever this message finds you, you are loved so much more than you could know. When the beasts of discouragement seek to destroy you, cling to the hope that says you are loved deeply and you deserve the gift of life. Thank you for sharing, friend. You are not alone, ever.

[@jodiemanthei6160]

“Daylight” and “Symptom of Being Human” have gotten me through so dark stuff. Thanks for doing this one!

[@That_Metal_Dude]

Dude, I saw them live this past tour and I bawled like a baby during Symptom

[@Bettencourt_]

If you like this one, you NEED to listen to the whole album beginning to end. It's a mental and emotional trip worth the ride.

[@Queenpicklebutt]

There’s also the movie from this album. I think it’s on Amazon Prime now.

[@RyanBrennan-r2z]

Brent is all about putting songs out there to show people that they aren’t alone when they are in a dark place he’s had people come up to him telling him that they’re songs have saved their life but Brent always responds with “ no you did that we just gave you the extra push to help you fight what you’re going through “

[@levindeed]

Yikes, that's something I was thinking about Linking Park for the longest time

[@marshallneal669]

My monsters are real. I have been diagnosed with C-PTSD for decades and still struggle. I've endured childhood sexual abuse, served 12 years in the United States Marine Corps, and worked in law enforcement for 8 years. Thank you, Taylor and HeartSupport, for focusing attention on this.

[@GFShaz30]

Shinedown has been my favorite band, for 20 years. Their evolution as a band is awesome. Brent Smith is an amazing singer.

[@claudiozanutti674]

I went to therapy for 8 years and that's the best way to be in contact with your monsters.

[@LJ-yz4ob]

I took my daughter to Shinedown in 2023. Seen them in the beginning days also. I can relate to their music. They speak on addiction, and mental health. Been there, done that! They put on a hell of a show!

[@Josh-nj1gw]

Im already tearing up before the song even started. This was my first live band at Live stock,he bought me a beer then got on stage and belted out "Save me"

[@chrisgriffis1694]

My monsters are real. I also have ghosts. Years of experiencing death and illnesses of others will have that effect on you. The trick is don’t bottle that shit inside. Because one day that cork will pop. Talk to someone. Especially if you deal with PTSD. Always before I coped with it in unhealthy ways. @hertsupport I love what you do. Keep up the good work! 🤘🏼

[@drewdamon7119]

Please take a look at “Call Me”, “Get Up”, “Dead Don’t Die” and “Symptom of Being Human”. All are excellent Shinedown songs.

[@johnwalker6977]

Brent Smith is a lyrical genius. Very underrated band. Listened to them when I heard 45 and loved every single record they have done since.

[@lordzox5926]

shinedown hits so hard. one of my faves honestly

[@melissaspencer1014]

Crazy how Shinedown songs always give me goosebumps!! 20 years of goosebumps! That's why they are my favorite band and I've been a huge fan since 2001!!!

[@walkerch]

Notice how the girl is so afraid of the people who killed her father. The monster is inside her.

[@hrcopeland75]

Shinedown is my favorite band. They have the ability to touch my soul with their words and music 🤘

[@michaelmussell8935]

My monsters are so real I have suffered from severe depression PTSD and social anxiety for many years put on tired of all the medicine I just want to smile again

[@HeartSupport]

From Micro: @michaelmussell8935 My friend, you absolutely deserve to have the possibility to heal and smile again. To not feel like being your own shadow on a daily basis. To, on the contrary, feel like embracing life to the fullest again, and for all the good things it still has to offer you. Despite all the pain and adversity that you have known over the years, there is a fire in you that you'll learn to ignite again. It might take time, still, but all your efforts are definitely not in vain. It's okay to feel tired though - I hear you on that. All the terror and fear that you have known for so long and have been forced to carry with you. It's so hard to feel like there's a world all around you that you want to explore and seize while also feeling like it's just not safe anymore. That somehow to survive you would have to keep on hiding from others sight. That you would be meant to live in isolation, away from others even though you know that it doesn't erase the pain. It's so hard to live in this contradiction - between life and fear, connection and isolation. For what it's worth, your own struggles resonate with mine. It's been better over the years and tremendous progress has been made. But somehow I might keep carrying reminders of this primal *fear* with me, no matter what. With the right people in my life, with the right support, with the right tools, it has become so much more manageable though. What was yesterday a "certainly not" became "why not". And damn it makes a world of difference to experience firsthand, little by little, that healing is possible, even after traumas, and even with the turmoil that social anxiety creates. You are not lost, my friend. You are paving your way. It takes time, trials and errors - it really is a roller-coaster. Sometimes, healing feels even more difficult than the struggles we try to overcome. But every step forward is worth it. Even when something does not work for you personally, it still teaches you what your heart needs at a given time, and what isn't useful to it. You will get there, one step at a time. I believe in you wholeheartedly. You will unveil new versions of yourself as you keep going on that path of trying to care for yourself, for your heart, for your soul. -Marie-Anne

[@dethlyaura3262]

I wish people could understand what it feels like to no longer even be in control of your own mindset but Shinedown nails it. Its so overwhelming that you just feel like you are drowning, like you are at the surface just trying to reach the top and the waves roll over you constantly just raising the water level above you more and more as you try to escape the abyss you found yourself in. I wish I could say I have escaped, but I can at least say I have not given up trying still, and I think that counts for something, even if existing is painful

[@dardell2001]

Shinedown did a movie on the Attention Attention album.

[@hawfcut2394]

Me and my monsters have an understanding. I can't beat them, but they'll never beat me either. We keep a respectable distance from each other.

[@michellemiles9966]

For a little additional context (and another banger that will motivate you and get stuck in your head), check out the first part of this story in the video for Get Up.

[@dwightfrye6944]

his MONSTERS are not people he knows. His monsters are his own "monsters" AND they are real

[@chrismarsh84]

Shinedown are a prime example of how music and lyrics can heal a soul! I am an example of staying sober for 21 years, this band has saved my life with their gift for being real and show care for their fans! Get Up, Symptoms of Being Human and Misfits are great as well! Thank you so much for featuring this incredible band! #heroespath

[@RandyScribner]

You gotta Love Shinedown

[@TeraZ73]

Most don't actually look like monsters but they leave their venom behind in your soul.

[@lizknits85]

I love Shinedown. Their music has helped me through so many rough times in my life. So many of their songs have expressed what I've felt or am feeling so much better than I ever could. Daylight, Dysfunctional You, and the Symptom of Being Human are so comforting

[@EmMysteryVlogs]

That song holds a special place in my heart and was the most healing one when I started going to therapy. It helps me to assume my darkness and to try my best to be a better person, not letting those monsters win over

[@davidward9737]

Hey friends and family. People that haven't quit and love me!!! Mudvayne and the song "Dig" the song has made me "dig" harder. I lost my bestfriend. My bestfriend that supported me (emotionally) sadly took their life and another one was locked up for vehicle homicide. Then I lost someone that was like a brother. I got cancer, did chemo, my mom broke her leg, my 94 year old grandfather is fading. Then my ex kicks me out because I was sick with cancer and takes me to court. All because she was sleeping with someone else and I never had a speeding ticket in my life. Then with all that lurking over my head I decided to take me own life!! which got me put in a mental hospital. I got held down and ejaculated on and graped. So "Dig" in life sucks. What has all that helped me with. Enjoying the sky more, or smelling flowers. Simple things I took for granted.

[@NameOptional-p9u]

The song slaps.... music and lyrics. And... music video touches on child abuse which really hits hard. I know they are actors but everytime I watch the video I want to protect that little girl. Makes you think about children around the globe and the horrors they have to deal with.

[@kerstinoberlin4708]

Love shinedown and love this song along with how did you love so good.

[@Beanskieee]

"powerfully state the truth about your monsters" exactly what the confessional is for 😇

[@sarahbrown7731]

Thank you ❤ this is a brilliant message and your interpretation is on point and powerful 🙏

[@susanlindner8626]

Alot of their songs deal with mental health issues . They have so many great songs... Get Up was written by Brent Smith (the lead singer) about Eric Bass, the bassist of the band. I have met the guys of Shinedown and they are really nice.

[@nocap8284]

I can’t wait for you to take a listen to Badflower!

[@Lefty_0514]

More shinedown please!!! P.S you should watch just him and Zach Myers do this acoustic he gives a killer speech about what encouraged him to write this song

[@TheRocketpride]

This song hits hard to me, it talks true to me and the struggles I’m going through. I have seen this video many times and I have talked with my therapist about it. Life is a struggle and songs like this makes it easier for me to go through life.

[@thedjinn13]

Cant wait till falling in reverse gets covered, popular monster or voices in my head

[@joshg6855]

Should cover 'What A Shame' by Shinedown. It's truly a powerful song

[@csimone73]

I've been regularly listening to that song since 2007 and it STILL gets me every time!! Every person in this world should have to listen to that song, or at least read the lyrics, ever day so we're more understanding!!

[@usingerinamoapensis180]

Life's what you make it.

[@NearlyFromAfar]

Great video about Shinedown. You may be interested to know the entire album (Attention Attention) on which this song is found is a concept album where every song is devoted to exploring a different aspect of mental health, the ups and downs, the darkness and the hope. You'd probably appreciate the significance of what they accomplished with that album, as a therapist.

[@Brighteyes721]

Favorite! So powerful! Shinedown rocks!!!

[@NathanMalnaa]

I'd love to see you react to Three Days Grace "Never Too Late"

[@susieh1141]

I've had monsters my entire life. they kept me safe for a long time, or so I thought. For the last year, I've been working on healing myself and dealing with everything that I never dealt with before because a) I wasn't taught how and b) I didn't want to face it. It's not easy, but every inch I get back of myself that's healed is worth the struggle it taken to get there.

[@HeartSupport]

From JBrach: @susieh1141 Wow! What a journey you've been on! That healing journey can be hard but look at you go! You're working on yourself and healing and breaking down the barriers you had built up! Keep up the good work. Give yourself credit for how hard you've worked to get where you are today. Thank you for sharing this encouraging message of healing. Its really inspiring to all those who are also trying to figure out what healing is and if its possible to find. You show that it IS possible to be working through and healing from past pain. You're doing the things! So incredibly proud of you and thank you so much for sharing! We are here for you as you continue your healing journey! God bless you!

[@danettebumgarner5701]

Shinedown members would let you know that the majority of their songs are about mental health. The little girl is not the daughter.

[@Sabamonster]

I am currently medically retired from the military from injuries sustained in combat and this song, is the hardest hitting song of all time IMO. The first time I heard it I had to sit in my vehicle and replay it about 12 times while I tried to collect myself. As a result of that, it's probably my favorite song ever-written. It felt like it was written not just for me, but for all the guys I know that went through similar shit. For the first time since dealing with all of it I had the feeling that someone truly understood. I can't speak for everyone but my monsters are definitely real.

[@HeartSupport]

From lu2910: @Sabamonster Thank you for opening up about how important this song is to you. Having a song so relatable and hard-hitting is such a comforting feeling to know we're not alone in our hurt. I've had moments where a song has hit me so hard that I leave in on replay and let it just sink in. It truly is a moment of breakthrough and a chance to feel so deeply, I'm glad you were able to resonate with it so strongly. I wanted to also say thank you so much for your service. You are a very honorable and brave person. You deserve to take time to process these emotions and feel seen and heard in way you deserve. I know that our monsters are all very personal to us, but I want to let you know that as someone who is fighting their own monsters, they are real but we can fight them. They will not always be so present and so loud in your life. I know that you will continue to have breakthroughs. You are an amazing person and so worth fighting for. These monsters are not nearly as strong and unwavering as you! You are so brave and so loved <3

[@HeartSupport]

From JBrach: @Sabamonster It is so great to hear that you had such a strong sense of feeling heard and understood by this song! That loop of lyrics that just make your heart feel like a warm hug are like nothing else! They help us know we're not alone and like someone understands our struggles!! I can't imagine what its like to have the PTSD from being in the military and how those monsters hunt you daily. Thank you for your service and all you sacrificed and injuries you sustained. I just want to honor and acknowledge all you have given up for this country. You know the sacrifice you have made far more than anyone else can-- as only you live with those injuries and the monsters you live with. Having a song like Monsters by Shinedown at least can help you feel seen. While I cannot imagine your pain- they do. You are an incredibly strong person for going through all you have. Keep up the fight against those monsters, you've got this! <3

[@ncmtngirl73]

You seem to be digging Shinedown and so do I! Would love to get your take on all their songs. If you haven't listened to all their music, do yourself a favor and get to know them. Brent Smith and Zach Myers are genius and definitely knocking down the walls of stigmatism about mental health. I hope they see your commentary.

[@noahgagnon-s4k]

This is true life for real men!!!! We don't hurt the ones we love ❤ My girls will never feel pain with my love!!!!!❤❤❤

[@zackaryhaselius2226]

Nothing More just released a new song. Its fire. 🔥

[@Eborjon0311]

Love how you explained about talking about your monsters

[@camronv122]

Shattered by currents!!!!

[@JonathanThompson-y4g]

Monsters being real is both symbolic and realistic. Monsters (addiction, hauntings, etc) as well as abusive family members, abusive spouses, etc. They're real, regardless if they're physically real or mentally real.

[@Rogue0257]

I've heard many different things about mental health through the years. A big one is that people shouldn't be lumped into a specific diagnosis, but without one, it's hard to define your unique problem. I have different issues at any given time, so I've been diagnosed with two very different problems. Don't be afraid to accept that you have issues, and do everything you can to be aware of what you have, and make sure you and whomever you use to get help from know what you go through. And meds do help, and if you have to take them, do.

[@Corpse636]

I think the Video for the Shinedown song "Get Up" shows more from these people, before the funeral and death. These songs are on the same album and the Whole Album tells a complete story from start to finish. I think you will enjoy the whole album. I was dumb, and forgot to tell you the Album. The Album is called "Attention Attention"

[@RobFielden]

My monsters are on a very tight leash. 🙏

[@jeremylemerond2508]

This song saved me

[@johnnylovesgod4516]

You're f**king awesome. 😘🥰

[@krystalhall6482]

Just watched you with staind and now shinedown I sooo want to go with you to a concert you just be vibeing and rocking out love listening to you doing this

[@michaelmanier9447]

Being human and the dead don't die are also some songs you might want to check out from shinedown

[@theursinemaster]

i always took this song as the fight of ptsd. the fact so many veterans do take themselves out. the monsters are will and sometimes when and it stops your pain but hurts everyone else in the end. the shot of liquid courage to go through with the action of the burlap on the table. choosing my words cus youtube, but i see some other comments about the meaning of the lady and the girl being on in the same, infidelity and or the guy in the grave is the monster. but i never really saw it like that. i saw it as the lady is the mom and the new man is the monster but shes so wrapped up in the loss of her husband that shes blind to the monster she is with. but i can also see it was cheating and maybe the new guy is still a monster but the cheating is what pushed him over the edge dealing with what he had done over seas.

[@kilo6526]

I have PTSD and so many other symptoms that I truly hate… Monsters never give up, they never get tired, they are ever pressing forward relentlessly! Right when we think that we have them in check, they let us know that they’re still there and just waiting for us to drop our guard. What I’ve found that “helps” me is…. Since your monsters are that strong, that’s only a sign of how strong you are. It’s your mind bringing your monsters to life. Use that to make you stronger! Use it to make you as powerful as you want to be! There’s no end to our limits, it just depends on how far you want to go! The Waves Keep Crashing But I’m Still Standing!💪🏽🩶🤙🏽

[@kalvinharvey8613]

My monsters are truly real, I lost to them for awhile, but with help I am in control now

[@barrymchugh5612]

Great song! Everyone has some form of PTSD whether they realize it or not! We live in such a violent world where violence is normalized!

[@ccmustanggt99]

My monster is my addiction. I’ve struggled with it for most of my life but didn’t understand it until my mid to late 20’s when my girlfriend now wife brought it to my attention. Been in recovery since 2010 and it’s still a fight

[@jennifercrawford6783]

Breaking Inside is my favorite Shinedown. That’s my go to song when I’m down :)

[@cbdawg4242]

Second Chance, Burning Bright, Call Me

[@josephbishop3590]

CALL ME wrecks me every time.

[@L422Y455]

Popular Monster by Falling in reverse. The video is amazing too.

[@jamesgreer9366]

Everything about this song is beautiful!! The music, his singing, the composure the video... Except for the fact, that it can be made!! Because the shit actually happens waaaay too much!! This song makes me cry every time I hear it!! I don't deny my monster... I just try to keep it suppressed, so I can stay the caring, and kind person I've become!!

[@AndyEightSevenFive]

Big Bad Wolf by In This Moment.... I can barely afford free speech at the moment, otherwise I'd be guaranteed to donate without a second thought.... 17 months or less before we can change the government here in Canads and start digging out of the financial catastrophe the current one has sunk us into.... I'm thankful the algorithm put this channel in front of me. I had to pick up extra work and now my schedule doesn't give me any opportunity to visit my therapist. These reactions are filling the gap quite well to be honest.

[@rootlus560]

I think you're seeing this from an "everyone's monsters are the real" perspective which is the exact opposite of what the song is about. There cannot be real monsters if the unspoken fake monster didn't exist. And the unspoken fake monster is shown in the video. The woman in the song was cheating on her husband who was deployed. He died. She feels guilt. That's her monster. The little girl is dealing with an abusive father. She feels fear. That's her monster. But the true "monster" in this song is that the woman feeling guilty ignored the girl pleading for help because she was too absorbed in her own monsters. Her guilt, a monster of her own making, was not "real" compared to the little girl's monster of her abusive father. This song is essentially telling self absorbed people that they don't know what a "real" monster is and they are so busy making fake "monsters" that they aren't helping the people who really are dealing with real monsters. As it was said in boondock saints "the greatest evil is not evil itself, it is the indifference of good men (and women)". The little girl could be the woman from the past as well and her past effects the decisions she makes in the future. But in the end it shows them at the same funeral so I don't think that is the intent. Keep in mind this is my own interpretation and It's a great video that could be interpreted multiple ways just like the song itself which is the best way music should be written.

[@chamberwolf88]

This is a fantastic point of view and very overlooked perspective of this song and subject matter.. Thank you for sharing that insight. Very thought invoking.

[@dalehammers4425]

The woman was a monster too... she was cheating on her husband while he was fighting a war, and he died while she was with another man.

[@brandonutter1623]

This lady is great I feel like she gets it keep doin ur thing thank you

[@queen83090]

I have the Attention Attention album tattooed on my wrist to remind me of my monsters.

[@dustinshadle732]

Most don't understand that we need our monsters. We need to integrate them and control them, and feed off of them when all hope seems lost. I have my monsters, and it's the only thing I could draw on when I was beaten snd starving and trying to start over. I ate my hate.

[@slaaneshhedonite7068]

Oh so many psychological songs running through my mind. Everything from Castle Walls to Judith.

[@charlesmayberry2825]

The part about if we don't admit the monsters we become the monster. Echoes to me of the whole subset of Carl Jung's work on how if we don't address our shadow, it bleeds into our persona. That we become what we repress, it doesn't always manifest the same, but ignoring the shadow is dangerous. Just a thought, that Jung may not have had everything right, but it's frightening how much he did get right.

[@patrickb7529]

#heartsupport I can't believe how many times you nail my life and feelings without me knowing what's going on inside. I've tried to hide my monsters for years. I'm afraid I've become the monster. I'm not sure how to go back, but I'm trying. There's a long road of anger and hurt behind me...

[@HeartSupport]

From djstarion: @patrickb7529 Hey friend, You're 100% trying, I can see it. Just by you, taking the time to post shows that you're trying. And i'm super proud of you for that! For me, I hid my monsters for years, and it did me no favors at all. Sometimes I had to face them head on and show that I wasn't scared at all. But I wasn't afraid to not do it alone. I knew I needed a tribe to help me, and places like this, trusted friends, family, and even professionals can really help you get to where you need to be.

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From i_am_ironman18: @patrickb7529 Hi friend After long periods of keeping and bottling things up and trying to hide our fears and monsters, they eventually find a way out as constant anger and hurt that seems to never end and may send us into a worse road of hurt, believe me I know. I have used the reference of the Hulk when he says that’s his secret I’m always angry to explain it. When we have hurt for so long we can only see the ugly in the mirror and cannot see past it. Sometimes it takes someone’s kind hand to help or taking the scary step of opening up and talk about it which in itself is beyond scary. From your words I can relate and I see you see the anger and hurt behind you but we fail to see the road ahead since we don’t know how. Sounds like you’re trying to heal and you may not even know it. Please keep your head up and keep on going even if it feels like there’s no way to move forward as there’s always an open ear and helping hand nearby.

[@atomfallen2409]

Fly from the inside is really good.old school shinedown.please find this comment and check it out

[@scottysmith719]

That's the video. The song is about Brent talking to everyone. It's even to himself he's talking to himself about his monsters. I know this because I have the same ones

[@Budsandsuds75]

She's Awesome!!!

[@jeremybruch8173]

PTSD is really hard to deal with I struggle everyday cause of it feels like a constant battle between heaven and hell deep within in me everyday is a struggle but I fight for my little gir anyone who is struggling just remember hit the storm head on knowing there is nothing that can destroy you mind over matter you got this

[@leorocker180]

Wow this was deep....

[@Constitutionalist76]

The one song you MUST make a video for, like your channel was built to talk about it, is Rise Above This by Seether. It's about Shaun Mrogan's brother committing suicide and how he wished he could have done something to help. So I warn you now, bring the tissues, because Morgan is damn near in tears by the end of the video.

[@SomeOne-xr6wy]

I feel like it would be a relationship similar to the one in the movie "Step Brothers" if this was my therapist 😂😂

[@Josh-nj1gw]

That one part of the video makes me tear up cause i remember being so scared of my dad and him pulling me from under the bed

[@allanjensen8324]

The newest shinedown record is basically all about mental health

[@its1ofthosedays562]

My monsters are very real and I have had them since I was a small child so I keep them in check but God help humanity if I ever unleashed them.

[@KyleGoodno]

You should do "Get up" or "Symptom of being Human" also by Shinedown.

[@craigsteele1601]

Thank you for all you've done with your channel. It's helped me a great deal listening to your reactions to songs that have got me through tough times without me truly knowing why. I would love to see you react to Biffy Clyro - Machines. It's a go to song for me when I'm overcome with grief: I can't explain if it helps or hinders, but, I NEED to listen to it sometimes, and it hurts... but I need it.

[@terrygrizz]

I so wish I had someone like you near me. Someone that I feel like that I can trust to let go with.

[@chamberwolf88]

#heartsupport As another Shinedown fan who agrees that you need to continue down the Shinedown rabbit hole, on top of speaking to inner demons/battles, etc.. there's no actual music video, but it would definitely be interesting to hear your reaction and insight into their song "Shed Some Light." By far one of my favorites, and it always hits the soul very deep for me.

[@notsomadscientist9602]

I haven't ever really figured out the video no matter how many times I've seen it. That said, I believe he wrote this song about his own mental health crisis and addiction. I absolutely love Shinedown!

[@nurseshrek]

The official video for Get Up is a sort of prequel to this one. The way I read it, the woman at the funeral was married to, and was cheating on a military man who was killed in combat. Her monster is guilt. The little girl, her monster is the literal piece of human sewage who is abusing her. That’s just my take. Hope it helps.

[@notsomadscientist9602]

@nurseshrek that's about what I got out of it but was purely speculation. I'll have to go back and watch that other video for sure. I appreciate it

[@456456459]

Love these videos! My personal favorite when in pain is a this track Pallbearer: plea for understanding.

[@theplaguepadart3743]

@HeartSupport This video is rough because my father was a Marine, Served Vietnam, and Beirut Lebanon (was a peace mission) & they were attacked killing 220 Marines. He horrible things he saw. so when i was born he had his monsters, and used the drink to get away from them. Through all that stuff in a way he ended up passing Monsters down to me. Its like Trauma passed out in a way. I struggle with mine. Somedays im chillin drinking tea with my monsters, and other days its like looking into an abyss /w it looking back. Two songs that sort of help me feel "Powerful" with in my self is Like a storm - Love the way you hate me, and DIMMU BORGIR - Gateways (LIVE - FORCES OF THE NORTHERN NIGHT). They sort of give me momentary strength to get though that moment of darkness where you feel like your falling.

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From toastaintbad: @theplaguepadart3743 Hi @HeartSupport_Fans, I'm sorry for father being in a peace mission. That must be awful for him to witness. I would have been traumatized too if I was in your father's place. Drinking isn't the best solution to fight his monsters. Trauma can be passed to each generation. I used to have trauma so I understand on how you feel. You feel stuck in the past with your monsters. This an option for you and your father, you don't have to go if you feel uncomfortable. What about seeing a therapist related to trauma & attend support group about trauma? This can help you express your frustration to someone. I feel when you talked with an individual it makes me happy that another person can relate to my situation. Have you ever discuss your father about how's his trauma is affecting you? People kind of underestimate for trauma even if you are healed. There are days that you might have a flashback due to a trigger. If that happens to you, take a deep breath and look at your surroundings to be distracted from the trigger. I love how you mention music helps with for trauma. Music helps me calm down too. In my life, I wanted to give up but I told myself someday I'm going to be happy & successful. Don't let one bad day affect your mood. People are going to have good & bad days. That's totally normal. I'm always here to support you.

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From Micro: @theplaguepadart3743 I'm sorry, friend. Generational traumas is such a heavy legacy to inherit. You saw your dad being haunted by his own monsters, saw him during some very intense times of struggle in his life in which it seems that he tried to survive and escape from these demons. But as you grew up and witnessed all of it, it also happened to be a part of your environment, of your own sense of "normal", even if deep inside it always felt wrong. It's really hard to experience such powerlessness as a kid, to face the brutality of life that way, and to keep on struggling with it as an adult. I come myself from a quite dysfunctional home, with parents who themselves grew up in traumatic environments. It has been a cocktail of brutality that forced me to realize, as a young adult, the weight I've been carrying ever since and came from them. At 31 yrs old I'm still battling it, and as you said so well there are days when you make peace with your demons. But other days it feels like seeing a different side of them, one in which they are completely unleashed and overwhelm you. Those days are hard and can make you feel like you're just too broken, unable to function like other human beings. If anything, you have been absolutely resilient for keeping on trying, surviving, coping, and for sharing about your story here. Your understanding of these patterns, how it works and how it affects you, is a strength my friend. One that our parents didn't necessarily have, or at the very least didn't really want to see. By opening up as you did here, you *are* doing the courageous work of bringing perspective, and with time changing the narrative. Because these demons are not meant to define your entire story, my friend. You are so, so much more. :heart: