There was a time when there was just no laughing

From a self-described "happy kid" to a determined Marine - Bryan returned home thinking he'd forever lost the ability to feel. Hear him tell how he overcame IEDs, posttraumatic stress, and the unique challenges of a long-distance romance. Bryan got his life on a better track with help from VA. Find more information at maketheconnection.net/conditio...

[@Rdn0483]

Oh man... I watched you're wife's video Bryan; now your's. Thank you both, you're inspirational! I don't know if there is anything like a 'Workers Affairs' for broken workers that sufferer from complex PTSD as a result of a traumatic work experience, but Im so glad that there is VA for you honourable folk. I've recently had Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) injections and am very much enjoying the benefits... I haven't had a single terrifying nightmare since, and can actually cope with sirens and alarms and loud noises and visions of danger to people a lot better. I reckon all PTSD sufferers should have SGB available!

[@leafawawryk237]

Thank you for your service.. God Bless.

[@valleystina]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for serving our great country... America! God bless all who serve and have served.

[@marieczarnecki4908]

U. R WELCOME, PTSD DOES NOT HAVE TO BE FROM A MILITARY ISSUE, i HAD TWO CANCERS AND THAT AS ME A "TRAIN WRECK" I GO TO THE VA HERE IN N. LAS VEGAS, NV AND I HAVE GOT THE BEST TREATMENT!!!! BRIAN IS RIGHT, "GET HELP"!!!! MY TEARS WENT OUT TO HIM THROUGH THE WHOLE VIDEO.

[@JamesThomas-cd2iq]

Thanks for your story Bryan very touching

[@marmaduke954]

Bless you Brian, take care of your self

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[@VeteransMTC]

“There was a time when there was just no laughing.” Hear Bryan’s story-his early passion for joining the #military, to the realities of combat life and their impact on his #mentalhealth, through his decision to seek help and recovery through peer support. There was a time when there was just no laughing

[@naajuanharrison2720]

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[@jilladcock3085]

Hello! Bryan I'm online dating now. He's deployed for the army. I love him so much. His birthday was yesterday. He's gonna be released the 23rd of December. Can't wait to see him in person touch and kiss hope he's true at his word. God bless you. Bryan thanks for your service and your story. Be encouraged your not in this alone. Hope my story ends with Collins Hill in my arms like u and your girl. Sorry forgot her name. God bless you and yours 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@anivakorosco7685]

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[@kingbrad1973]

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[@mciguy56]

It's so very important for our veterans to realize that there are so many resources available to help them. But even more importantly, for the rest of us to try to understand what they are going through, watch out for them and help them if necessary.

[@jackryan267]

I am still unable to laugh after six years as a civilian and 30 years of service in the Army. I do continue to go to counseling (currently doing EMDR therapy). But while I still am unable to laugh, I will continue with the counseling and look forward to the day I am able to seriously LOL. Thanks for the video - it resonates.

[@marieczarnecki4908]

THANK YOU SIR, FROM AN AIR FORCE FEMALE VETERAN.ALSO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN VIETNAM, GOD WAS WITH ME.

[@dalerider3124]

It is difficult to imagine 30 years - a career - in the Army. I was a complete nervous "nilly" during the Draft when I was a senior in college, not a man's man either, but just afraid of what horrible things would happen to me during military service, and that was years before anything was known about PTSD. Fortunately, I had fall weed allergies very badly, had to take oral medications AND shots twice a week for three months every fall. At my draft physical, they decided against me serving (by observing me) because I would give our troops away to the Vietnamese by sneezing and coughing incessantly. I have felt guilty all these years (I'm now 73) for not being able to serve the USA in the Military. I sincerely hope that your counseling therapy will bring you to a place where something will trigger a new ability for you to be able to smile and then laugh. GOD'S BLESSINGS. ~ Dale the Wheezing Sneezer

[@michaeljennettejr6441]

Im proud of you buddy! Loved serving with you, couldn't have had a better friend, I gotta come see you down there in Houston and meet that wonderful wife of yours. Its been to long!

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[@paulcoriell9394]

I've never been in the military. I avoided it because I have been suffering from PTSD since I was 8 years old. My brother shot me with a 0.32 caliber pistol through my chest. All my grandfathers were soldiers in WWII. My father was a Marine. He never saw combat. He was very abusive physically and mentally to me and my younger brother growing up. In 2002 he murdered my son's mom. I have had 30 different jobs. I continually have angry outbursts some of them violent in the past at work. I am now petrified of growing old and alone.

[@marieczarnecki4908]

PAUL, YOU ARE NOT ALONE, I GOT ASSAULTED AT WORK, AND i GO ON AND GET HELP FROM THE VA, DAMN IT YOU CAN DO IT TOO, "A FEMALE VETERAN"!

[@brisas2k]

Whatever you did, you have tried your best. We were thrown into a lot of evil things, but we served with honor, we did what we could in a very bad situation. It is not your fault. You did not decide these things. Uou, as I, served. That's it. It is now time to let go and recover. God speed to you. Be good to yourself.

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[@marieczarnecki4908]

DAMNED RIGHT AND THAT IS WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO WITH MY SERVICE DOGGIE (S) (TWO DECEASED) AND GO TO THERAPY!!! MARIE CZARNECKI, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 1956/1958.

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[@KimberlyMiller-gq9lv]

I am a navy offical retired. Stationed in Hawaii and Korea. I suffered a stroke. People don't understand our anxiety

[@raiderfrankdatank]

God Bless

[@susannahayres-thomas7185]

Just know this: your Mom CAN handle it! Your Wife CAN handle it! It's called love, my friend. It's called love.

[@saleemahlawton4484]

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[@marksartor]

WHY would anyone down vote this great video? WTF ?? SMH

[@marieczarnecki4908]

BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT INTELLIGENT ENOUGH TO KNOW WHAT WE MILITARY PERSONAL GO THROUGH, SOME HAVE IT TOUGH AND SOME HAVE IT NOT SO TOUGH, THEY SHOULD DO A 10 YEAR TOUR IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND BOY WILL YOU HEAR ALL THE BITCHING!!!! WHINING, AND PUSSIES COMPLAINTS, PLAY THE FINGER VIOLIN FOR THEM, AND I AM SPEAKING AS A FEMALE VETERAN!!!!!

[@wildorangepie]

Thank you so much for sharing. The good news is you can survive PTSD & be even better than before. A study has shown a difference in gender. Men that overcome, are better communicators than their male peers. Women are more assertive than female peers that never had it. Recover and enjoy life. There is hope. There is health and happiness. It takes work but it's worth it. Encourage everyone you know that has it. Reaffirm and help restore lost ideals.

[@marieczarnecki4908]

HE NEEDS TO GET HIS ASS OF THE COUCH AND GET HELP LIKE WE ALL DO!!!!!

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[@meganlovesuall3939]

Why would you have to wait in line to write a letter? I don't understand..

[@stephenlee7599]

The life of a marine

[@austincc30]

This is one huge ship with more than 3,000 people with families to write to.

[@cathylove3325]

Because there are so many people you have to wait and may only het 5 to 10 minutes to do what you need to do.

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[@lisasteinke4430]

Your serious side can be deadly. My Uncle said don't put him high up keep me low with the regular workers. I can get really mean.

[@sclovethaksin]

I would like to know the veteran from Thailand who worked for 46th Special Force during Vietnam war in 1968 to 1971 Do they can get any benefit from US.Government as other country veteran or not sir?

[@marieczarnecki4908]

GET ON THE COMPUTER AND CHECK IT OUT, INVESTIGATE, AND DON'T ASK PEOPLE TO DO YOUR INVESTIGATION!!!

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[@razorsnyc22]

Hey fellas I was in 2nd CEB with both of you. I dont know If youll see this message. I was the Company clerk when Bryan came to CEB, we were room mates for a little while. and i was on weight control with Eric. Wats up Fellas!

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[@terrysberry3656]

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[@itzdoi3708]

This sounds a lot like American Sniper

[@royclaxton]

I know what you mean guy I have been thru this! It takes time to quit fighting. Stick with the VA and get closer to God thru faith in Jesus. You will make it man! If you were drafted I can more understand but if you enlisted WTF can you condemn--you or the the military--NO! Try to find some balance. Life is a trip we all make and if you can't deal with it you are sick and need help! Good Luck Buddy

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[@woodscw50]

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[@nurannoraarrowood1000]

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[@dstorm7752]

Best thing any vet can do is not drink, not smoke, lift weights daily, run outside daily, and get an education. Unless you have a physical injury, VA can't do anything more.

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[@geechiepolo]

I lost it all and everyone thinks I'm crazy drinking helps me relax but led to dui a few months ago, I slept with a weapon for a few months in my room in the dark in my thoughts thinking I should do it. I can put all this info down on KZbin like going down around a off ramp at 80 in a 45 off savannah bridge and spinning out i was calm not afraid at all while my a rider screamed like a girl I'm smiling but it now smh I'm finally going to start the process 6 years later in my mind I think of it as I'm weak or these people don't give a damn about me just like my wife who left me and took everything just like my "friends" who call me crazy and nickname me Wildman. I'm going this time because i just lost like my 30th job since 2012 no exaggeration due to my inability to feel like I can be relaxed around people unless I'm drunk or work mode no talking full go or mfs complaining about bullshit or gossip. More rambling etc etc hope the VA can help me when and where my battles won't message me back when I just ask for a message of confidence here and there but can tell me happy b day and tag me in dumb fucking posts of men in wigs I feel alone plus my mom's "oh you need to go get what the military owes you get that check" same person who asked for bill money when a suicide bomber killed 3 of my battles get home the house looks mighty furnished.....fuck!!!! Maybe I should do it for the money and move to a place I can be alone

[@VeteransMTC]

It sounds like you are having some difficulties. At the Veterans Crisis Line there are committed and dedicated staff to help. The Veterans Crisis Line is a great resource. This confidential, anonymous service is available if you are ever in need of someone to talk to. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online at www.veteranscrisisline.net, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support. You are not alone and may find it helpful to view other Veterans’ stories of recovery in similar, challenging circumstances on our website: www.MakeTheConnection.net/stories To find VA and community-based services in your local area, you can use the resource locator on our website: www.MakeTheConnection.net/resources

[@marieczarnecki4908]

GO GET HELP!!!! i HAVE PTSD (NON MILITARY) AND I GO TO THERAPY. FOR LORD SAKES DON'T SIT THERE ON A BUMP ON A LOG, GET YOU ASS FOR HELP!!!!

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