ORVIS PRESENTS: If I Tell Them

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2022
  • In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Orvis is proud to present “If I Tell Them,” a powerful film featuring James Sampsel, a painter and fly-fishing guide, who bravely shares his past struggles and a bipolar diagnosis that hangs over his future-as a guide, a husband, and a father. As a partner and sponsor of the Outdoor Guide Association, we share its mission to promote community understanding and encourage treatment for anyone who wants it.
    If you or someone you love would benefit from more information about mental illness and available treatment, visit the National Alliance of Mental Illness website at www.nami.org/
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  • @billcheney3487
    @billcheney3487 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow. Courage abounds here. Bravo James and family and Orvis.

  • @kenclifton7643
    @kenclifton7643 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I don’t think it’s possible to capture what it’s like….. any more than grabbing a shadow…. But this is an amazing, quiet, real, human snapshot of the fibers that are braided into our lives. Mad respect to this man and his incredible family… and to this company for shining a light here. I had no idea the ripples would run this far in my heart. Thanks to all involved

  • @paulkruse9004
    @paulkruse9004 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brother, I will fish with you any day!

  • @thefourherringtons
    @thefourherringtons หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, Orvis. Thank you, James. I’ve been feeling this way for some time but didn’t have the words to explain how I feel. I just found them. Peace and Love.

  • @1joeyonly
    @1joeyonly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Orvis Guide to Fly Fishing: and Life

  • @sebastianvido3594
    @sebastianvido3594 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @scetis
    @scetis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So needed… thank you.

  • @rybalkaudalas
    @rybalkaudalas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very beautiful video. Thank you!

  • @oakandoscar
    @oakandoscar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Wow. So much beauty here-the story, the courage, the videography, the paintings. Absolutely amazing and well done to everyone involved.

  • @MichaelVJJones
    @MichaelVJJones ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT Nature Connection Film 💚💙🎣

  • @randywhughey
    @randywhughey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful film. It makes the world a better place.

  • @PedroHartmannVideo
    @PedroHartmannVideo ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful film, congratulations to all involved.

  • @jneff1009
    @jneff1009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Life is so heavy in so many ways, and to let go of the past but carry with you forward yourself....it's a hard life, but also why we can experience such bliss. Or so I believe.
    Live now, can't go back. Love at ya brothers and sisters!

  • @CN-re5ut
    @CN-re5ut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A brave piece. ❤️

  • @clrobinson1776
    @clrobinson1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are not alone.

  • @paulgorman2100
    @paulgorman2100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simply beautiful. Tears. Thanks.

  • @jamesreilly4504
    @jamesreilly4504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo to the production team, Orvis and James. Kaitl and Juniper. In the 21st century we have to challenge each other and society to understand that mental health issues affect us all and together we can help loved ones and friends who deserve our help, compassion and support. You don’t know how compassionate and understanding people are if you don’t tell them.

  • @ultimattwhat
    @ultimattwhat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honest, and well done ; bravo.

  • @mosaicinmotions
    @mosaicinmotions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    'At some point you must be satisfied with where you're at'...to love one's self and life unconditionally, what an incredibly brave, beautiful EPIC story and film ~ top of the worlds award to James, his Family, Oliver and Orvis for offering us this touching precious gift.

  • @jeffreed9
    @jeffreed9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stay strong brother.

  • @markseligman1698
    @markseligman1698 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wow, thank you for this! My Dad suffered from this disorder, and it would have helped me a lot to see this video when I was young. This video will help a lot of people; people who will not meet you in the flesh but will benefit from your testimony here. I thank you for them.

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have to talk the next time we fish together. Thank you for sharing Mark. I'll be seeing you soon!

  • @McGrambo2
    @McGrambo2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Super brave! Proud of your honesty and free spirit! Bless you and your family.

  • @mattbooth6711
    @mattbooth6711 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is extremely well done. Should have more views.

  • @mikewyd53
    @mikewyd53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this.

  • @laurabrenes1263
    @laurabrenes1263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My brave, talented cousin! What a beautiful, inspiring piece! We love you ❤️

  • @TheFIREFLAME53
    @TheFIREFLAME53 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible film. Touches me deeply. Thank you!

  • @crowtrain6464
    @crowtrain6464 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. So utterly beautiful. Thank you James, and Kait, and Juniper. Thank you Oliver. Thank you Orvis.

  • @larrycolagiovanni7651
    @larrycolagiovanni7651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Orvis. Inspiring.

  • @slyry4496
    @slyry4496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for this beautiful message and moment in time. I connected with James on so many levels. In 12 minutes of vulnerability I have gained a new perspective. Thank you. Much love. More healing. Many blessings. Here. And. Now.

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im so happy that you where able to connect. Yes vulnerability and honesty are great ways to start the healing. I'm happy to help in anyway I can.

  • @NickAndCaroline
    @NickAndCaroline 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s nice to see the spotlight shift to outdoor enthusiasts in an individual light. We have to be reminded that everybody is an individual with individual focuses and triumphs.

  • @dancesontheceiling
    @dancesontheceiling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you.

  • @willduckworth4789
    @willduckworth4789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much. My actions during mania has estranged me from my children and grand-children. It is great to know that I'm not the only one who has been through it. The super hero bit struck me so hard. I remember asking my psychiatrist if he thought that superman would take a pill to stop him being superman. I wish I had managed it before I was 60.

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will thank you for your openness here. Shit it's hard to break this connections. You know I understand what that feels like. I can't say that pain will ever go away. How we deal with it is a different story. A big key is to not dwell on the past and beat yourself up about it. The wish before 60 is understandable but you have now. Live it your best.

  • @benjaminfarr2307
    @benjaminfarr2307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    An intimate story, beautifully shot.

  • @verthib
    @verthib ปีที่แล้ว

    This touched me more than I can express. I do wish he eluded to what he did to help manage his BPD.

  • @danielwoods6305
    @danielwoods6305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was absolutely beautiful and moving. Well done Orvis Co. thank you for sharing.

  • @timthompsondp
    @timthompsondp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.

  • @oscarbarreiro4266
    @oscarbarreiro4266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great inspiration, in all senses. Besides being itself a piece of art inside another piece of art. Thanks for sharing it and all the best for you¡

  • @TheHillcityhobo
    @TheHillcityhobo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this story with us.

  • @bookerdaniel2058
    @bookerdaniel2058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So exciting to see this space to share angling and so much more- well done, Orvis.

  • @pibroch2160
    @pibroch2160 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d fish with James any day. My wife is bipolar. Hasn’t always been easy, but she can be her absolute self with me. She certainly puts up with my shenanigans! Thank you for such a beautiful film.

  • @charlieboutin3341
    @charlieboutin3341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video..great story! Glad you told us..Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👌✌️❤️

  • @rjasonw74
    @rjasonw74 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’d fish with this man anytime anywhere. What we could learn from him about fishing & life I’m sure could fill several books. Very well done.

  • @gregorymontalvo1390
    @gregorymontalvo1390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great story. Well done Orvis and thanks for the inspiration James,

  • @UsernameQXZ
    @UsernameQXZ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An incredible story!

  • @johnhof223
    @johnhof223 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I felt this to my core. I share a similar weight. Tears in my eyes typing this because this puts my feelings into words

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep putting those words out there! That's the best way to deal with it. We are all much stronger than we think.

  • @pauldonnellan1876
    @pauldonnellan1876 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved it man 👍

  • @tomjackson5207
    @tomjackson5207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was crying off and on all day today over fears for my teenage son and my depression and hopelessness. I felt the comforting warmth of hope as I watched and listened to James and his wife and the shared words of their little girl. This is a powerful expression and the film maker did a beautiful work here in sharing Jame's life. When we struggle with something that others don't know much about or understand, the result can be short-lived relationships as people find us challenging to be around (and yes, you know I am sugar coating this). James says he stops dwelling on his past because his "right now" is amazing and that dovetails so perfectly with what fly fishing can give us - a moment of consciousness perfection. I recently read that the present moment has no choice but to continually re-create itself. So let's live there. On a trout stream. And allow ourselves and our world to be perfect in that moment. I believe that to be eternal. Thank you to all involved in bringing us this uplifting film!

  • @mrtankless5231
    @mrtankless5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We look at people in different lights, but never really understood what powers that light. The power could be strong and infinite, or weak and fading. Everyone has that “ infinite light” inside them, it just takes some longer to shine . Whatever is keeping you down, held back, a brick wall , you will purged through and shine like a star , just believe.
    Thank you orvis and all for sharing

  • @kurtis6939
    @kurtis6939 ปีที่แล้ว

    I checked out his website and it’s an amazing site. I looked at all of his pieces of art and was absolutely stunned by their beauty. I wish I could afford one of them for myself, I would for sure buy one.

  • @chrisflores9030
    @chrisflores9030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As someone with severe OCD and recovering from panic disorder AND a new fly fisher! I found this video amazing and supremely motivating. I know I’ll have hard days on the water but there is nowhere else I would want to be.

    • @jacklynhinojosa6284
      @jacklynhinojosa6284 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have ocd too. The dark kind. I feel this the way he feels about his bipolar is how I feel about my ocd. If people new of my of my dark obsessive intrusive thoughts would they accept me or just judge. I’ve been judged my medical professionals and therapist some have some have not but it sucked either way.. so I try to keep it to myself

    • @chrisflores9030
      @chrisflores9030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacklynhinojosa6284 i understand you 100%. i dotn have the quirky ocd that is used as a joke. it is a debilitating mental illness. have you tried NOCD app? its tele-therapy. it has saved my life

    • @jacklynhinojosa6284
      @jacklynhinojosa6284 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chrisflores9030 you know what i did come across it maybe a month ago but I had to call my insurance to see if they will work with the app. I had was referred by this ocd drug trial I didn’t qualify for. How do you like the app? Can you give me some pros and cons ? I had tried trauma therapy this past year and it left me very uncomfortable reproaching therapy due to a negative experience. But maybe if there are some benefits to this app I’d be willing to try it out

    • @chrisflores9030
      @chrisflores9030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jacklynhinojosa6284 i like the app alot. of course recovery is what we do outside of sessions and the tools we practice when ocd is loud and painful. give them call and try it out.

  • @kathyperales3570
    @kathyperales3570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video, touching story, I'm proud of you James.
    I've painted with you and need to fish with you. Come back to Texas!

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kathy thank you for your support! I so loved painting with you all. Thank you for taking the time to reach out here.

  • @ehmehhuh
    @ehmehhuh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know who makes your movies... but give them a raise. Bangers, all 'em.

  • @michellabelle1725
    @michellabelle1725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful in all aspects!
    Tanks to reveal and share your secrets James.
    And the way you have told it Oliver.
    Orvis,
    I encourage you to continue those fabulous initiatives

  • @johnhof223
    @johnhof223 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This hits my heart hard. I fight the same fight and just hearing this helps me feel less alone.
    The beauty of nature and the enjoyment of fishing too.
    Thank you to all involved. ❤

  • @theodorerzepski8491
    @theodorerzepski8491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    A brave man: talented artist, loving father/husband, accomplished fishing guide. Thanks

  • @MrFunkyko
    @MrFunkyko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great film. Really appreciate the vulnerability to make this video. Keep rockin James

  • @milanbogdanovic6120
    @milanbogdanovic6120 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James, your courage and sincerity is immeasurable. I cried during this video several times empathizing with your struggles. As a man and a father of a magnificent daughter myself, I am proud of you! Your daughter and your wife are fortunate beyond words to have you. My best brother and I hope to see you and your family on future videos painting and fishing together. Ps: my father was a world renowned artist. Keep painting bro!

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your words here made me tear up. I can't thank you enough for sharing with me. I'm doing the best I can each day. Even if all that I have is 10% on a day, I'm all 100 of the 10. My best to your family as well. May I ask who your father was? I'd love to view his work. Thanks again.

  • @JD2CYLINDERNUT
    @JD2CYLINDERNUT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve never met you James but I consider you a friend. You’ve made me a better person from understanding your journey and that in itself fuels my friendship with you. God bless you.

  • @AltHigh1990
    @AltHigh1990 ปีที่แล้ว

    He has a beautiful story and its telling is very special. Thank you for this.

  • @southernhood5145
    @southernhood5145 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great film. your story will help others and that's important

  • @elizabethriley8644
    @elizabethriley8644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great film! I see so many people I love through this story. It's authentic, beautiful, honest, ... everything, BRAVO! Beautiful man, family, art, film!

  • @jimholland1592
    @jimholland1592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful 👍

  • @jayfalzarano8046
    @jayfalzarano8046 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are brave for telling your story brother - praying for your daily battle…. Dr. Jay >

  • @sarasnee7
    @sarasnee7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Juniper has a fantastic Daddy. Thank you for sharing your story and your fight. A+ per usual from Orvis this mental health awareness month.

  • @criagfurness8305
    @criagfurness8305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    God Bless you James

  • @eigilprstholmsrensen1994
    @eigilprstholmsrensen1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 🙏

  • @rjacques73
    @rjacques73 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations to Orvis and all involved in this. Well done

  • @billalexander3173
    @billalexander3173 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a recent adventurer into the world of fly fishing, and have been watching lots of "How to" TH-cams, hoping to learn something to improve my skills. By a country mile, this is the best fishing video I've ever watched, and there wasn't much fly fishing in it either. What a tender, beautifully filmed insight into someone who immediately touches your heart. Well done Orvis, and thank you, James. I really learned a lot - about life, not fishing.

  • @STALVIET
    @STALVIET 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is beautiful, thank you for this

  • @joshcc1974
    @joshcc1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome. The fly fishing community is such an accepting good group.

  • @jfwatson8892
    @jfwatson8892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Powerful, wonderful story, beautifully presented! All the best to you James, Kait, and Juniper.

  • @JamieoftheNorth
    @JamieoftheNorth ปีที่แล้ว

    Great film. I would love to be this guy's friend.

  • @debpaskall
    @debpaskall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, truly inspiring and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @juliusmalmstrom7653
    @juliusmalmstrom7653 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just amazing! ♥️

  • @naomicotler
    @naomicotler 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I’ve watched this 20 times already 🙄. Yeah… the first 3 times I cried the whole way thru. Everything makes sense to me now. I’ve shared this with some of the people I’ve hurt too. Because it’s such an accurate and vivid explanation of what BPD is like. We can make the most beautiful art, and have the most beautiful lives , and it can all seem so perfect on the outside…but not on the inside. I’m eternally grateful for this film. Much respect. You are not alone.

  • @EirikArnesen
    @EirikArnesen ปีที่แล้ว

    What an - in every way - absolutely pearl of an movie. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @jfhendextra2493
    @jfhendextra2493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't thank you enough (James & Orvis)together

  • @noblestsavage1742
    @noblestsavage1742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful! I feel you bud! We all have our things; I’m a recovered alcy and I’m autistic. Fly fishing and making music are what keep me well.

  • @stevenwaller
    @stevenwaller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    James, so proud of you for sharing your story! You are an amazing person and I’m really happy to call you my friend! See you in November!
    Your friend,
    Steve

  • @kylekulpak6808
    @kylekulpak6808 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is beautiful.

  • @decoeric
    @decoeric 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful film...

  • @BlueLinerMedia
    @BlueLinerMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was seriously so unique but such an amazing video. I love the work in many aspects! Great job!!!

  • @Jcvfunerals365
    @Jcvfunerals365 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible inspirational human you are James. Your artwork is gorgeous

  • @michellabelle1725
    @michellabelle1725 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful in all aspects
    Tanks to reveal and share your secrets James.
    And the way you have told it Oliver.
    Orvis,
    I encourage you to continue those fabulous initiatives

  • @dsimmon20
    @dsimmon20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for that video. One of the better things I have ever watched.

  • @ericami5642
    @ericami5642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow bud brought a f***ing tear to my eyes. Like watching a documentary about myself.i spent five years of my life behind bars and another 20 being a drunk dbag because i never wanted to admit i was the problem. I relate to what you say about holding on to your demons and mistakes from the past. I try to remind myself although the person i was is someone i never wish to be again but im also grateful for him because with out those mistakes n demons i wouldn't be half the man i am today. Im now almost half a decade sober and haven't been in trouble just as long and i owe a lot of that to fly fishing and even more to my wonderful understanding loving wife . Sorry for the rant that was some really touching stuff and its nice to know im not alone n neither are you.
    Tight line n happiness to u n your bud thanks for sharing

  • @Portugal.TheMan
    @Portugal.TheMan ปีที่แล้ว

    What an incredibly powerful piece.

  • @papichulo1843
    @papichulo1843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a sweet video man

  • @timmanion2197
    @timmanion2197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To see and hear the deeper story of two fine human beings - oops: three, of course - working to find a path together on tough odds, for the sake of love….
    Well, in these dark and selfish days of so many knowing their “rights,” and so few remembering their chosen obligations to one another: it’s simply an honor.
    May you NEVER lose heart, even when it’s hard to find.
    (As for the technicals and backing from Orvis - where, it seems, somebody actually knows what’s truly valuable - I second all the kudos here.)

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tim I'm humbled. Thank you for your support.

    • @timmanion2197
      @timmanion2197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 You bet.
      Best to you and yours, brother.

  • @adventuretimefishinghunting
    @adventuretimefishinghunting 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an incredible story! Thank you for sharing that!

  • @jamisondaniels1931
    @jamisondaniels1931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very powerful. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SuttonART
    @SuttonART 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. I have a bi-polar1 misdiagnoses too

  • @carlosrollanusero5977
    @carlosrollanusero5977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful

  • @rowhope
    @rowhope 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Trust yourself, James.

  • @FlyFishDan
    @FlyFishDan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Powerful and inspiring

  • @GreenEagle1983
    @GreenEagle1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a cool story

  • @RobboJ30
    @RobboJ30 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous artwork James! I’m always torn between interpreting the landscape and fishing- fishing tends to win! Lots of photos on my camera for inspiration. Jill R 🇬🇧

  • @danielmclendon8346
    @danielmclendon8346 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dang Orvis. That’s some deep shit.

  • @causeitsthere
    @causeitsthere 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To any military who served over seas keep fishing. My brother is an army ranger who served over seas and did his duty. He came back home and started fishing in the west and was his only sanctuary for a couple of years. He is bi polar, has ptsd and paranoid schizophrenia. Takes meds daily and lives in shitty SF now. Communication with him is impossible, doesn’t fish anymore and thinks everyone wants him to kill himself. He is only 18 months younger than me and I’m upset at how he perceives help as attack on his mind. My brother is in need of much more help than you can imagine.

  • @melvinsacromentoe
    @melvinsacromentoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don’t know anything about This company but wow what a good video

    • @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887
      @humbleheronflyfishingfinea6887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Orvis is a wonderful company. They are just very special people doing wonderful things for folks in many aspects. They also get people out fishing and hunting. I'm grateful for their support.