Depression can be stealthy, even for the most resilient officer, and can take a physical and mental toll on the mind and body if it goes unrecognized and untreated. I’m sorry if this upsets you. My wife is disabled and if you gets out once a week she is doing good. So sorry for the loss of your friend. Shannon, you are brave and a beautiful soul. Good luck to you. Some people do all the right things, like Stan did. Thanks for sharing your insight. All they want sometimes is just someone to LISTEN. Gone and forgotten by my department I served for over 38 years. Required fields are marked *. Why? By Mark Bond, Faculty Member, Criminal Justice at American Military University. width: 240px!important; You are loved, and you are making a difference in the world, even on the days you can’t get out of bed. Thank you to this author for bringing it out in the open and naming that suicide is not a choice. This made me sad. The loss of a job, the dissolution of a marriage or relationship, the diagnosis of illness may lead to depression. -webkit-box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px #b5b5b5; google: {families:['Bilbo'], Much like a boogeyman under the bed or a monster in the closet, we don’t believe it exists. It’s been many years now …. — News and tweets about everything li, 'Why Won't She Go to the Police?' Please share this post with anyone you think might need it. Thanks for your comment, Anonymous. It sad, because I think it is necessary. And we have to take the first step. Thanks for your comment, Donelle. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. New Sheriff and now I have a plaque. Online Degrees & Certificates In Criminal Justice. Thanks for reaching out. Podcast: How Belize Central Prison has Mitigated the Spread of COVID-19, the silence within police culture discourages the acknowledgment of depression and mental illness. margin: 0 auto!important; Thanks for being here and speaking up. height: 45px; Thank you, Lylis. We lost a wonderful man yesterday. to assume that we have that kind of sway over other people’s actions, brain chemistry and emotional well being. width: 140px!important; We need to talk about depression, and support those who suffer from it. However, major depression also known as “clinical depression” lasts longer having a disabling effect. background: -o-linear-gradient(rgba(221,51,51,1) 45%, rgba(193,54,44,1)); I wonder how many more lives we have to lose before it is taken seriously. margin-bottom: 10px!important; She still struggles with anxiety but I see she is on the other side right now. Just found this post on G+ J.H., and am moved beyond words at the comments and your responses to them. Somehow I missed this and I must say I always say it is a brain disorder or brain disease. To top it all off, all this comes with The No Question. [Related: Silent Suffering: Warning Signs and Steps to Prevent Police Suicide]. Wrestle gang bangers over stolen pants sounds crazy. -webkit-box-shadow: 0px 0px 0px #b5b5b5; Suicide has never crossed my mind. So beautifully put. Depression is a silent killer in law enforcement because it often builds up slowly, unnoticed, due to constant work-related fatigue and other stressors. Your email address will not be published. text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #ffffff; api: '/fonts/api'} You’ve managed to put what a lot of us are thinking into words. Every day is a slow, excruciating exercise in treading quicksand. Appetite patterns change drastically and energy levels drop to a low point of seemingly inexplicable fatigue. However your denying yourself a life of wellness is not a answer. Served 30 years with the Vancouver Police after 9 years with the Military Police. I put it off for a while. It is more prevalent than you think. Be fair to one another and treat everone the same. I am glad that I was able to say something you could take a little comfort in, not that words can do much. . It may hit any of us regardless of age, gender, race or occupation. And stop judging people, and expecting them to ‘toughen up’. I can guarantee the world will not be better off without you, Anonymous, even though it’s hard to believe that sometimes. Thanks so much for your compassion, Birgit. I like to show my support to the thin blue line and those who keep it blue in the first place. So sorry you lost your friend. I knew it takes some time for the depressed person to feel a difference. DEPRESSION … A SILENT KILLER. You’re not going to take another one of our friends.”. We’re not taking this lying down! Like myself, their lives changed with the easy, straightforward steps with ZERO drugs, NO huge bills and time wasted for long therapy sessions. I have suffered from this illness for as long as I can remember. This year depression hit hard and that brutal loneliness and the total lack of empathetic voices makes an already horrible disease even worse. He truly was one of a kind. People who are dying of this disease usually know. background: -webkit-gradient(linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(45%, rgba(221,51,51,1)), color-stop(1, rgba(193,54,44,1))); She saved my life and I’ll be eternally grateful to her for that. He came to Thanksgiving this year, so I’m hoping that’s the start of a change for him. Not many would feel comfortable being so insistent and bold about it. Major Depression – The Silent Killer. As long as people continue to throw around the word “depressed” to mean everything from having a bad day to losing an earring, the world will not get it. Stay safe and diligent. Unfortunately, the silence within police culture discourages the acknowledgment of depression and mental illness. I promise you that I will keep raising awareness about these illnesses until there is no more need for public education. I suffered from depression…still can teeter into it from time to time. Proud of you for having the courage to write this. I wish everyone could have known Stan. He was responsible for some pretty amazing Halloween costumes too. DEPRESSION: A SILENT KILLER. .wd_button_82:hover{ Stan. This extraordinary package will enable you to have a wholistic transformation in outlook, lifestyle and inner-self-worth. Leave no brother or sister behind, no matter the cost. Thanks so much, Susan. They DON’T want someone telling them all THEIR own troubles, thinking that will help them forget their own. A terrible, horrible, insidious disease that made him feel nothing but despair. The initial difference was a massive reprieve from the bouts that I had been suffering. text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #ffffff; Not to mention anxiety disorders can keep people from leading full, happy lives. Our policemen are evaluated periodically and they have permanently psychological assistance. I’m very sorry to hear about your brother and about your own struggles. padding-bottom: 10px!important; Thanks for your comments, ladies. It’s NOT okay to say “Everyone should have done more and then this wouldn’t have happened.”. There are many “silent killers” – high blood pressure, ovarian cancer, etc. @ Tina: I’m sorry to hear it, but I’m not surprised. transition: all 0.3s; My heart breaks for them. It is very important that once we see the signs and signals of depression, help is made available – whether for yourself or reaching out to others. background: -o-linear-gradient(rgba(221,51,51,1) 45%, rgba(209,20,20,1)); I am again struck by the power of this post and the readers’ comments to it. font-style: ; to finally be free to live your life well. Thanks for pointing out what we often think about but hardly talk about. Please let my voice be your voice. Thanks for commenting. text-align: center; But too many are good at hiding their struggle, they are self medicating and trying to meet expectations of them needing to be something else – someone else. color: #ffffff!important; Everyone comes home! When we open the door and move closer to god he moves closer to us! Required fields are marked *. If he hadn’t been getting any medical help, I probably would have been more vigilant. That takes a lot of courage. Many who have the condition do not want to admit that they are depressed and so, fail to seek help. We need to talk about things to make peopke aware we have no control how these tbings affect us. His name was Stan. background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,1) 45%, rgba(255,255,255,1)); I am not going to let this end with a blog post. padding-right: 10px!important; font-style: ; border-style: solid; They go to the doctor. Because we don’t believe in it. This is an amazing piece that brought tears to my eyes. It’s a fight just to keep one’s head from going under. - Page 53 - Talk About Marriage, Social Media for Public Safety Professionals, Law, Terrorism and Homeland Security Blog, Do Not Sell My Personal Information - CA Residents Only, InPublicSafety.com is brought to you by American Military University, Online Degrees for Public Safety Professionals, Degrees for Law Enforcement Professionals from AMU, Feeling sad and hopeless for more than a few days, Lack of energy, enthusiasm, and motivation, Sleeping more than usual (sometimes all day), Feeling bad about yourself or feeling guilty (signs that last for more than a few days), Anger and rage over something trivial (out of character), Feeling that you can’t overcome difficulties in your life, Trouble functioning in your personal life (department discipline issues, divorce, recent loss of immediately family member). So many are affected, but refuse to see it. He was talented–a well-known sound guy in the local film industry, he had a great eye for photography, and could whip up some wicked fried rice. It’s way more prevalent and serious than a lot of people think. It doesn’t matter if you don’t believe in the devil. Depression: A Silent Killer (Recovery Guide) We need to look closer into ourselves and the persons we care for. margin-left: 10px!important; But I eventually laid pride aside and got help. We can no more cure depression by ourselves than we can cure cancer by ourselves. I am not sure what stage I am at………all I know is that I don’t want to be this way. font-size: 16px!important; Gopher and stay at home staring at blank TV, it’s on but I’m kind of not. I care about you, and I’m here for you. They DON’T want people telling them to see a doctor or call a help line. He had so much to give to the world, and Jevon hadn’t graduated from high school yet. text-shadow:0px 0px 0px #ffffff; At any sign of depression they had to go to a psychiatric evaluation and they are restricted from using the guns. Thanks for sharing your story, Spardini. The everyday struggle to carry on, the unbelievable weight it brings to them and their loved ones. Thank you for helping those in need. I’ll give it a second thought in light of your suggestion, though. We need them to know they are not alone (EVER), to stop judging (NOW) and use the power of social media, smart phones and our feet to stay in touch with people.

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