I hate the fact that police and first responders are expected to cope in silence. It’s not fair , why is it acceptable for me to reach out , but not them .
Our hope is that this series encourages more sharing, understanding, and institutional and cultural change to encourage mental health resources for first responders.
Great Video Helpful Content and i think your Amazing Police Officer and glad You got help from your drinking because being a Law Enforcement officer seems like a tough job to do
Thank you for this. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 3 years, since he was in jailer school. Jail was a nightmare for him. Now, he's 2.5 months in on the road and it is tearing him apart. Last night he admitted he had a problem. He comes from a family of alcoholics and told me it was just a habit. I sincerely hope he can get help and we can have a happy marriage. Thank you for the video. It gives me hope
What a great inspiration he is to anyone struggling with addiction. See what he said about releasing the stress through taking up a fitness program. It’s a great way to shake stress off. I think everyone should have a punching bag and a pair of boxer mitts and every time you feel the urge to pick up a drink or someone at work has ticked you off you can let your anger out on the bag. Doing laps in a pool or taking up running is a great way to release stress as well. But it’s got to be some kind of high powered or steady continuous movement where you are pushing out the thoughts and the stress. I used to exercise at night years ago and I would have the most deepest sleep and wake up fully refreshed the next morning. Get rid of the stinking booze out of your life it has ruined so many stellar careers. 😊
Sir. Courage is sharing the truth. I'm so sorry for your struggle and I respect you for being incredibly honest . I'm trying to make sense of being hurt by a very stressed out officer in Chicago .I wish I could just talk to him . I would immediately forgive him for everything . I love police. Only forgiveness and courage to talk like you are will help. Hating cops as culture hip hop and shooting them is making it so much worse. Horrible videos on brutality makes it worse . You make it better. Your stories show true courage which is what real police do. I have a diagnosis of mental Illness and I know exactly what it is to be misunderstood . These anti police groups should stop the angry rhetoric and put themselves in your shoes and you in theirs. Thanks
Andrew Jacobus man I wish I seen this post 2 months ago , well I’m about to go to alcohol treatment so , oh well ! It took me 10 years to ask for help and realize I have a drinking problem !
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Law enforcement operatives need certain characteristics to be effective. One of those characteristics is sensation seeking which is very useful for combat but can be very dangerous in civilian life and this is often seen with elite combat operatives. They do well in combat but can't adjust in civilian life, because it's not exciting enough and not stimulating. Example of adaptive features of sensation seeking is military, neutral features of sensation seeking is extreme sports such as no hold barred fighting, and maladaptive features of sensation seeking are substance use disorder and gambling.
It's a fair question, but suicidality is transient; if it is addressed and treated. One can have suicidal thoughts or even make an attempt, and receive treatment and still be fit for duty. In the old days, plenty of officers were suicidal, actively, and said nothing about it just so they could keep working. Now, many departments encourage officers to speak up and talk and be open about their mental health, which is the direction we need to go in. Obviously, if you are a cop and you're in active crisis, your firearm(s) need to be temporarily removed from you and your immediate mental health needs have to be addressed, but then you can be fit for work; it takes time and help, but recovery is possible, and having suicidal thoughts in the past doesn't mean you can't be a cop anymore.
@@pepperpot1914 Thanks for responding. Things must be more understanding in the US, because here in Australia, you'd almost certainly be medically retired.
@@lh7325 I appreciate your reply, and it's unfortunate that it's that way in Australia, because it sends the message that any kind of suicidality is a "dark mark" against you and that you cannot fully recover from it, which is not only wrong, but it also results in some very damaged officers pretending everything is fine, silently riding around in radio cars just waiting to explode. All my best to you.
I understand, and hopefully the videos we make are OC87 Recovery Diaries are one little piece of the puzzle at flipping that script, and helping even cultures like law enforcement, that are so steeped in unhealthy conceptions of weakness and strength, understand that true strength is knowing when and how to ask for help, and understanding that, at some point, everyone needs it.
I’m ex police officer 22 yrs 10 yrs sobriety and lucky to be alive. I’m also now a convicted felon of a property crime I committed while I was using. I waited for police to arrive after the incident which saved my life. I spent a year in jail which saved my life.
When you delete you’re comment, you know this hits home. Getting help doesn’t make you weak.
Getting help definitely makes you strong. Thanks, Christopher.
I hate the fact that police and first responders are expected to cope in silence. It’s not fair , why is it acceptable for me to reach out , but not them .
Our hope is that this series encourages more sharing, understanding, and institutional and cultural change to encourage mental health resources for first responders.
My Friend, I am proud of you, showing emotions, and your feelings!! God Bless you my Friend!
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You're the Person that you wanted to Hear You, and make that right choice, You got this.
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Great Video Helpful Content and i think your Amazing Police Officer and glad You got help from your drinking because being a Law Enforcement officer seems like a tough job to do
Great share, Joe. Thanks
So glad it resonated with you, Jim. Thanks for taking a moment to comment.
Thank you for this. My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 3 years, since he was in jailer school. Jail was a nightmare for him. Now, he's 2.5 months in on the road and it is tearing him apart. Last night he admitted he had a problem. He comes from a family of alcoholics and told me it was just a habit. I sincerely hope he can get help and we can have a happy marriage. Thank you for the video. It gives me hope
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I love you mr. Great story
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Thank you for sharing this. God bless.
Samantha, we're so glad to hear that Joe's story resonated with you, thank you for taking a moment to let us know.
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William, so glad to know Joe's story spoke to you.
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Hope that you are well 💙
Hope the Police Officer has recovered from his alcoholism because he seems to be a great person besides being a Police officer
Trauma…. The human brain is not equipped to handle
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What a great inspiration he is to anyone struggling with addiction. See what he said about releasing the stress through taking up a fitness program. It’s a great way to shake stress off. I think everyone should have a punching bag and a pair of boxer mitts and every time you feel the urge to pick up a drink or someone at work has ticked you off you can let your anger out on the bag. Doing laps in a pool or taking up running is a great way to release stress as well. But it’s got to be some kind of high powered or steady continuous movement where you are pushing out the thoughts and the stress. I used to exercise at night years ago and I would have the most deepest sleep and wake up fully refreshed the next morning. Get rid of the stinking booze out of your life it has ruined so many stellar careers. 😊
Thanks for the positive feedback, Dianne, and for sharing some of the tools that have worked for you!
Sir. Courage is sharing the truth. I'm so sorry for your struggle and I respect you for being incredibly honest . I'm trying to make sense of being hurt by a very stressed out officer in Chicago .I wish I could just talk to him . I would immediately forgive him for everything . I love police. Only forgiveness and courage to talk like you are will help. Hating cops as culture hip hop and shooting them is making it so much worse. Horrible videos on brutality makes it worse . You make it better. Your stories show true courage which is what real police do. I have a diagnosis of mental Illness and I know exactly what it is to be misunderstood . These anti police groups should stop the angry rhetoric and put themselves in your shoes and you in theirs. Thanks
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I am conducting my dissertation on stress management within law enforcement..can someone contact me??
Andrew Jacobus man I wish I seen this post 2 months ago , well I’m about to go to alcohol treatment so , oh well ! It took me 10 years to ask for help and realize I have a drinking problem !
Hi, perhaps there's a good resource for you here: oc87recoverydiaries.org/mental-health-resources/
@@bigdeneen - glad to hear Joe's story spoke to you, and very much hope you've been getting the help you need.
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“I feel like the good Lord has given me the ability to still be here and still inspire people. I want them to see that it’s okay. You can feel rough on some days but that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. Like it wasn’t the end of my story.”~Officer Joe Peterson
Today, Officer Joe Peterson of the Norristown Police Department in Norristown, PA, is a healthy, strong Officer who is able to apply the lessons he’s learned in life and in his career as an SRO (School Resource Officer) at a middle school in Norristown, PA. He’s a mentor to hundreds of kids as he teaches lessons of respect and self-worth.
#MentalHealth #YourStoryIsntOverYet #BreakTheSilence #Police #balanceforbetter #diversityandinclusion #BeBetterEveryDay #policeadministration #wisdom #leadershipdevelopment #business #inspiration #leadership #strength #usa #canada #peace #repost #amazing #support #government #museum #fashion #facebook #twitter #instagood #snapchat #linkedin #emotionalintelligence #mentalhealth #nevergiveup #share #love #life #womenleaders #positivity #empower #socialmedia #living #video #today
Law enforcement operatives need certain characteristics to be effective. One of those characteristics is sensation seeking which is very useful for combat but can be very dangerous in civilian life and this is often seen with elite combat operatives. They do well in combat but can't adjust in civilian life, because it's not exciting enough and not stimulating. Example of adaptive features of sensation seeking is military, neutral features of sensation seeking is extreme sports such as no hold barred fighting, and maladaptive features of sensation seeking are substance use disorder and gambling.
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Yes . As a victim of sa and have ptsd . I miss the cauos . My Brian doesn’t understand that it’s good to relax
I just take anxiolytics and alcohol, not even American, 16 years on the streets, trying to find my way out.
I'm not judging him, but how is he still a serving police officer after admitting to being suicidal in the past?
It's a fair question, but suicidality is transient; if it is addressed and treated. One can have suicidal thoughts or even make an attempt, and receive treatment and still be fit for duty. In the old days, plenty of officers were suicidal, actively, and said nothing about it just so they could keep working. Now, many departments encourage officers to speak up and talk and be open about their mental health, which is the direction we need to go in. Obviously, if you are a cop and you're in active crisis, your firearm(s) need to be temporarily removed from you and your immediate mental health needs have to be addressed, but then you can be fit for work; it takes time and help, but recovery is possible, and having suicidal thoughts in the past doesn't mean you can't be a cop anymore.
@@pepperpot1914 Thanks for responding. Things must be more understanding in the US, because here in Australia, you'd almost certainly be medically retired.
@@lh7325 I appreciate your reply, and it's unfortunate that it's that way in Australia, because it sends the message that any kind of suicidality is a "dark mark" against you and that you cannot fully recover from it, which is not only wrong, but it also results in some very damaged officers pretending everything is fine, silently riding around in radio cars just waiting to explode. All my best to you.
@@pepperpot1914 Appreciate it. The stigma here isn't what it used to be, but It's still very much seen as a sign of weakness and instability.
I understand, and hopefully the videos we make are OC87 Recovery Diaries are one little piece of the puzzle at flipping that script, and helping even cultures like law enforcement, that are so steeped in unhealthy conceptions of weakness and strength, understand that true strength is knowing when and how to ask for help, and understanding that, at some point, everyone needs it.
I’m ex police officer 22 yrs 10 yrs sobriety and lucky to be alive. I’m also now a convicted felon of a property crime I committed while I was using. I waited for police to arrive after the incident which saved my life. I spent a year in jail which saved my life.