Rob Riggle Urges Veterans Battling PTSD to Reach Out for Help: ‘You Don’t Have to Carry This by Yourself’

As a star, comic and military veteran, Rob Riggle comprehends what it suggests to interact for a typical objective. Considered that he frequently deals with movie and tv productions and served in the U.S. Marines, he comprehends why it’s so crucial to share one another’s concerns and aid and motivate those who might be harming and having a hard time.

Throughout a current red carpet look, Riggle, who has actually remained in movies such as “Hotel Transylvania,” “The Hangover” and “Step Brothers shared a crucial and motivating message for veterans experiencing trauma (PTSD) ahead of Veterans Day.

The “21 Jump Street” star discussed the value of veterans not residing in seclusion, according to ChurchLeaders.

“Yeah, listen, if you are injuring, that’s fine,” he said. Don’t isolate. It’s our number one problem,” Riggle said. “That’s why we’re losing veterans—they isolate because they don’t understand what’s happening to them.”

Given that Riggle previously served in the United States Marine Corps for more than two decades, he speaks from a position of authority and understands that readjusting to civilian life after combat can be difficult and distressing. Not all war wounds are visible to the naked eye. 

“They don’t understand why they’re anxious or why they are angry at the drop of a hat,” Riggle said. “And then they get mad at themselves because they feel out of control, but then they also feel like, ‘I don’t want to tell anybody because I’m ashamed of it.’”

The actor also encouraged veterans to maintain relationships and to stay in contact with one another. 

“If you’re a veteran, reach out to your veteran buddies. Keep the lines of communication open. Talk about it with your friends,” he said. “There’s resources out there where you can talk anonymously. There’s all kinds of ways to to get this. You don’t have to carry this by yourself.”

The film “Jimmy,” about the beloved, legendary actor Jimmy Stewart, includes his time in the military. The movie is currently playing in theaters. 

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Initially released November 09, 2026.