1 00:00:00,160 --> 00:00:02,577 (gentle upbeat music) 2 00:00:05,060 --> 00:00:08,560 - I'm not sure that we can completely avoid those feelings. 3 00:00:08,560 --> 00:00:09,980 And that's all right. 4 00:00:09,980 --> 00:00:11,850 It's appropriate to have negative emotions 5 00:00:11,850 --> 00:00:14,330 when bad things are going on, difficult times in your life. 6 00:00:14,330 --> 00:00:17,400 The real question is: what do you do with those feelings? 7 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:18,320 We're all unique 8 00:00:18,320 --> 00:00:19,860 and we've all got individual needs. 9 00:00:19,860 --> 00:00:22,050 And there's not a right way to feel connected. 10 00:00:22,050 --> 00:00:23,770 The point is that it is important 11 00:00:23,770 --> 00:00:26,530 and it really matters that you make a priority 12 00:00:26,530 --> 00:00:29,180 of finding the approach that works for you. 13 00:00:29,180 --> 00:00:30,050 None of us have ever dealt 14 00:00:30,050 --> 00:00:31,820 with these types of stressors before. 15 00:00:31,820 --> 00:00:34,460 Unfortunately airmen are surrounded by people 16 00:00:34,460 --> 00:00:36,510 who care for them and who are eager to help. 17 00:00:36,510 --> 00:00:37,980 If you're having difficulty managing 18 00:00:37,980 --> 00:00:39,510 the stress in your life 19 00:00:39,510 --> 00:00:41,050 you need to ask for help. 20 00:00:41,050 --> 00:00:43,310 And for some that's going to be reaching out to family 21 00:00:43,310 --> 00:00:44,887 or friends or coworkers and saying, 22 00:00:44,887 --> 00:00:46,180 "Hey, I'm having a hard time," 23 00:00:46,180 --> 00:00:49,720 and just that conversation can meet that need. 24 00:00:49,720 --> 00:00:52,560 For other people seeking help for mental health 25 00:00:52,560 --> 00:00:53,660 is the right answer. 26 00:00:53,660 --> 00:00:57,140 Other folks are going to benefit from a spiritual focus 27 00:00:57,140 --> 00:01:00,100 and relying on the strength that they have in their faith 28 00:01:00,100 --> 00:01:02,230 and working with the chaplain to seek help. 29 00:01:02,230 --> 00:01:05,440 And other people have a really solution-focused approach, 30 00:01:05,440 --> 00:01:08,240 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (mumbles). 31 00:01:08,240 --> 00:01:10,600 Again, there's not a one-size-fits-all answer here. 32 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:11,980 I'd encourage everybody 33 00:01:11,980 --> 00:01:13,690 to work with your first sergeant. 34 00:01:13,690 --> 00:01:15,580 If you're having a hard time finding that right fit, 35 00:01:15,580 --> 00:01:17,210 they are the experts on the resources 36 00:01:17,210 --> 00:01:18,480 that are available on base. 37 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:19,730 And help them plug you in 38 00:01:19,730 --> 00:01:21,880 to a place that's going to meet your needs.