Depression is a definite, serious problem among the truck driver community.
Over 13% of truck drivers suffer from some level of depression, staggering figures.
A truck driving career leaves a driver alone for very long periods of time, which is sometimes not healthy for the individual. The job is also very high stress which can reek havoc on a truck driver.
There are signs of mild depression which every driver should be aware of. Extra tense and easily angered, feeling extra tired, uninterested in favorite activities, feeling generally unwell etc.
Look for these common signs.
There are a few simple ways to combat mild depression. Taking a pet along on trips, focusing on general health, good eating and exercise can be helpful, making contact with homebase on a daily basis, enjoying a hobby or favorite activity for a period of time each day are just a few.
If you feel you cannot cope with what you think may be depression, there’s nothing shameful about reaching out for professional help.
Or in the alternative, leaving your driving job and getting your mental health back on track.
No job is worth sacrificing your health for.
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Thank you so much for this video
I like what you say .
I really enjoy the stories you have from the past .Your channel is one that I believe gives the truth to understand what trucking has become and what it used to be.Thanks to you and your wife!
99% of them are lazy. get a real job or, education
11 hour workday is too long and mentally fatiguing
I need less time with my family more time alone
Over many years I have found that most drivers are a lot of things.But hardly depressed.The industry is something like .94 men .Now our management is probably .50 female.
That's what a free society calls equality.Men in general are not at all privy to all the emotional nonsense necessary to have depression.I'm sure that they're are drivers out there who are deeply depressed.But let's be honest….it doesn't tend to be a male disorder no matter how many american ph.d's
argue otherwise.The industry doesn't care about its drivers…..period.It actually locks all of its buildings to keep its rank and file out.Truck drivers generally don't care if the damn sun even comes up.I would characterize drivers a lot of ways.But depression is hardly a way of life with a profession that's .94 male.
Truckers need their own chaplain.
Yeah right on driving only during the day and going against the dispatch and Eld you won't be there long. Not trying to criticize good video otherwise
always working. night shifts days whatever it takes to pay the bills. I have a new born who is 14 months another kid on the way in April. poor wife is always taking care of kids alone makes me feel worthless and barley sleep. wish I could be there more to help