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

2 ай бұрын

You aren’t alone.

@Betsone_

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely 🙏

@matchu.j

2 ай бұрын

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

@PortaPooper

2 ай бұрын

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

2 ай бұрын

So true.

“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.

@Rich_Harrison_MPH

11 сағат бұрын

OMG that song live hits different ❤😢

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

@karenlandon5332

2 ай бұрын

My fave Shinedown song. Oldie but goodie 💕

@danny-d0rito

2 ай бұрын

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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.

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

@willl84

2 ай бұрын

It actually comes before this song in the video timeline

@ds-ip1td

2 ай бұрын

@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

2 ай бұрын

​@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

2 ай бұрын

@@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

2 ай бұрын

@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.

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.

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

2 ай бұрын

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.

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

@Rich_Harrison_MPH

11 сағат бұрын

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

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

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

2 ай бұрын

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

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

12 күн бұрын

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

12 күн бұрын

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.

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

5 күн бұрын

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

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

I always took it as the girl is the woman as a child & she’s remembering back. That’s the best thing about music, you can interpret it however you like. No wrong answer. One of my favorite vocalists/band. Check out Bully, Enemies, kill your conscience, creatures, special, or Daylight would be perfect for your channel.

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

@csimone73

2 ай бұрын

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!!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

The lady in the video is the young girl grown up. . She was molested when she was young and then her father died when she was an adult. . That's why at the end of the video the monster and the little girl walk away together. The man who is dead and the Young girl who was never able to be heal from what he did. Forever linked together. The little girl looks back at her older self and is like.... even now you still won't speak up and tell the world what happened. So both will forever be trapped with monsters.

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

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

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! 🤘🏼

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

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

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

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!

So perfectly said, Truth will set us free Thank God

Struggling w drugs and alcohol the last 20 and you guys have truely inspired my recovery!

Shinedown did a movie on the Attention Attention album.

My monster is MDD. This monster lies and tries to tell you you’re not good enough. You’re not smart enough. You’re not worthy of love. This monster knows exactly what to say to get you to believe it. Fortunately, there is a weapon that can destroy this monster. That weapon is truth. The truth you only learn by walking into darkness and pain and coming out the other side. Once you learn that truth, the monster’s lies hold no more power over you. After all, a monster’s true power comes from the fear and despair inside its victims. Destroy the fear, destroy the monster.

This is honestly a great movie on KZread with a powerful message

And that’s why I absolutely love Shinedown they sing truth

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!💪🏽🩶🤙🏽

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

You gotta Love Shinedown

More Shinedown please!!!

This song hits hard for me,I shut down and don't let anyone know anything I'm the strong one in a lot of people's eyes. But I go in my room and cry a lot. I can't show that ,my monsters are real

This Song helped me admit that my monsters are real even if they only exist in my head. I have Schizoaffective and I hear voices I also at times see things. I see a therapist and have reached a much better place with my monsters. once upon a time, they controlled me and I wanted to commit suicide but I had a friend who helped me by calling for mental help where I live, they diagnosed me and got me hooked up with a great mental health team that got me where I can hold down a job and take better care of myself.

Favorite! So powerful! Shinedown rocks!!!

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!!!

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.

Love how you explained about talking about your monsters

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

I love Shinedown!

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

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

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.

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.

Life's what you make it.

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.

She's Awesome!!!

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.

Shattered by currents!!!!

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

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.

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

The thing about running from your monsters is that one day you will have to turn around and face them or turn around and find out what they want

My monsters are on a very tight leash. 🙏

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

Brent is awesome. My favorite is the Sound of Madness

For someone that's in recovery this song has always been a realization of the monster's strength they can have....I use to think I needed to rid or kill them but no the monster inside is a version of myself. I will combine myself with him and fight this fight together. My monster's are real, but they're on my side this time...❤

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

keep up the amazing work they have so many great songs. asking for it, cut the cord, state of my head, how did you love, enemies, i'll follow you, devil, sound of madness, second chance, devour, simple man, attention attention, adrenaline, bully. also the singer brent smith has a song called not strong enough with apocalpytica a Finnish symphonic metal band that consists 3 cellists and a jazz drummer

This song saved me

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

Wow this was deep....

Music has been an important part of my life so many songs have helped me thru so much to express how I feel in situations that I can never seem to find the words for. This song always spoke to along with sound of madness and their new one a symptom of being human. How did you love helped me with the loss of my grandma because she was love never judgemental never had a bad word to say about anyone gave advice and always accepted and loved me for me never tried to change me or make me shrink to fit a mold she let me be me with love and I try to emulate her . Motivational song one would be all fired up by pat Benatar just so many songs lol mudvayne happy , not falling, scream with me . Lincoln Park lol almost all their songs I identify with one way or another. Music is so powerful and I thank artist for giving voice to my feelings. I love to watch your reactions and live your breakdowns and takeaways on the content. Thank you.

I love the vid, also if you havent you should check Alone I break by Korn. Or Here to stay

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!!

Listen to this album from start to finish! Youll love it.

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.

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

another banger from Shinedow.

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

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

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

23 күн бұрын

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!

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.

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

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

"When I'm gone" Three doors down.

Has anyone done group sessions? Not aa/na been there done that. My counselor suggested it to me

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

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

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

#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.

Now i need to watch monsters inc

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"

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.

Some other mental health songs that others have probably already suggested. Falling in Reverse - Popular Monster Breaking Benjamin - Dear Agony (Aurora Version) Badflower - Ghost Five Finger Death Punch - wrong side of heaven, apologize, remember everything and gone away

@PearlTheStriker

2 ай бұрын

Other ones could be: Last Resort - Falling in Reverse Voices in My Head - Falling in Reverse Better Off Dead - Sleeping With Sirens

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

Listen to Attention Attention from beginning to end, it's a story about mental health. Planet Zero is full of songs about mental health. Dysfunctional You and Symptom of Being Human are great examples. This video is the follow up song/vid to GET UP by Shinedown which is about depression

#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

2 ай бұрын

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.

@HeartSupport

2 ай бұрын

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.

I think an awesome idea for a video would be you comparing the two versions of hurt.

Alice In Chains “ angry chair”

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

The newest shinedown record is basically all about mental health

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

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