The Truth About Me (Surviving Depression & Addiction)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2023
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For seven years I endured a life threatening battle with Major Depressive Disorder. Along with severe depression I became addicted to narcotics and amphetamines; drugs I was using to cope with the pain of mental illness. After seven long years I was completely healed and delivered of chronic depression and serious addiction. In this video I take a very honest look back and reflect on the events, attitudes and behaviors that contributed to my years of suffering and the miracles that saved my life and lead me to peace, joy and freedom.
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Came over for more of your story after watching the shortened version. Our stories are not dissimilar and I think we are not too far apart in age. One of the very important improvements in mental health care from my perspective is the development of CPTSD as a working clinical diagnosis. Living through consistent, constant, or both, childhood trauma can indeed lead to a trauma disorder. It is not uncommon for a childhood trauma survivor to develop fixated behaviors (like obsessive collecting; becoming really, really, really into a musician) as a coping mechanism and to later on develop substance abuse and misuse issues. Depression and anxiety are parts of everyday life for children in chaotic households. Life can be especially painful for kids whose households look "normal" or functional from the outside. When outsiders see the family as doing well and we as children know the truth, we spend our energy working to be sure no one finds out the truth and trying to make the public perception come true, all while assuming it is somehow our fault or within our power to fix. I fully credit the constant presence of God for me being still alive today and mostly sane. Thank you for sharing your testimony and I hope that sharing your narrative gives you peace. I also hope that whoever might need to hear your story will find your video. 🕊️
Amazing redemption story. Thank you so much for sharing it Jon. All glory to God ☝️❤️
Thank you for sharing this Jon...I think you'll be helping lots of people with this.
Jon, you and I are about the same age. I grew up with and alcoholic father, and felt the anger, embarrassment, and shame that you expressed. I also happened to be a massive Elton John fan and became a musician because of it. I still play guitar and piano. My spiritual journey has been long and, at times arduous, but I am with God now and I feel incredibly blessed. Thanks for sharing your story. Whether you realized it or not, you are witnessing. Love your channel. Keep doing your thing. God bless.
…and I thought I was just watching a musician discussing 70’s Elton John records. That was a soul-wrenching story, and as fellow believer I know the fight you contend with. I wish we could discuss these things together someday as some of it applies to me to. Thank you JB for putting this out and having the faith it would be used for a righteous and loving cause, as it so definitely has.
Pointing out that we exist in a sadistic society where abusive people abuse those that they are able to abuse with impunity is not “victim-hood” culture. That description of your feeling unwell in your chest and abdomen when you were a child was the most accurate thing in your narration.
"and call it a Jubilee"..... Mary Chapin Carpenter. Nashville's finest
You have lived an incredible life with every up and down imaginable . Glad you are at peace given all that went before. Thanks for sharing your story.
Greetings Jon. Your life story is very impactful. Why? Because you are honest and straightforward. We all have skeletons. Some ppl bury the past and suffer. Those who release reality are calmed. The common thread is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Light of the World. A little (100) page book that altered my life is called 'Return From Tomorrow' - a third party verified NDE. The author, George Ritchie takes the reader through his encounter with Our Blessed Lord. Everything we do in life impacts others. Like a pebble dropped into a pond. The ripple effects of what we do, known and unknown is huge. The audio and visual content of your post will positively affect others. Know that the listener will reflect on their life, their decisions, their behavior towards themselves and others. Your content provokes goodness Jon. There's a mysterious reason why God created you and out of nowhere our paths crossed. It happens everyday. Our Lord places us in all sorts of life circumstances that may seem trivial at the time, only to realize later the importance of one's kindness towards others. The pebble you dropped into the pond of humanity is worthy and Blessed beyond our capacity to understand. Well done Brother.
Jon, I’m very moved by your testimony and openness. You are a blessing to me. Thank you!
Mad respect for putting yourself out there and sharing your experience. You may have saved some lives! Thank you Jon!
Thanks John.....you are the bravest person I have ever known.
I am simply in awe of the wonder and goodness of our God! Thank you, Jon, for sharing your life with us. I have a friend who needs to see your story-I will share it with her soon.
Oh my goodness I’m over here just crying & crying 😭🙌🏼💞
While I was on my computer, I was listening to your commentary and was immediately intrigued. After about 20 minutes in, I just laid down on the couch and just listened, barely watching the video. It didn't feel like 1.5 hours You just stated what happened, without sounding "preachy". I'm assuming you and your wife are still separated? That was hard to hear. I first saw that you had done Elton vids(every one of them are great). Just started watching your channel maybe early Aug. Saw your McCartney vids and was glad to see your Jaws/Star War obsession vids. I'm reliving my childhood and it feels great (I'm 55). I'm still going thru your vids and having a FUN time!
Man ... I ... I love your spirit!
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing your story!
Your voice brings peace w/in your entwined, tumult life's story. I can, do, identify BUT not experiencing depression. I am in yr 24 of lyme disease. I lost just about everything [not my home & income & mindfulness] but seeing people all fall so so short of the caring I would have extended to them. To the reality that only Jesus/God can be trusted. As you did, God shows me that He knows me, and can be depended upon. ... In the midst of it all, I laugh and say to only myself; "I wonder what is next & how He will show up w/in IT ALL. ... Thankx [oh ya, I was drawn to Nigel Olsson's tender effort w/in those drums
This speaks to me. Thank you Jon.
Your Jagger is awesome!. I never played so I could dance and strut. But oh my god how we become influenced