@@DouglasBloch I really like him. He has a unique and sensible way of looking at depression. I feel somewhat better and I’m reducing some meds. Not as dopey . Thanks for asking. Mary🌻🙏♥️
I’ve been going through a mental depressive episode for 12 months now - my first time ever. I feel better for a little bit, but then it all comes crashing back down again. I get triggered by everything and it can be so overwhelming thinking I have to deal with this every single day for the rest of my life feeling this way. Thank you for your words - really appreciate it!
This video is helping me right now... I’m struggling with mental illness and I can’t get the help that I do need. I admit needing the help and I admit to having mental illness. Anxiety and depression. I was diagnosed that’s the only time I could afford to see a therapist for this. I am unable to get the help around me unless I go to the ER then I get three days of ignored help as protocol. These videos help me center a little to get through each day one at a time thank you.
Manson X, try to make time to join the Live Chat on Sunday at noon Pacific Time, Three Eastern Time. Douglas has enabled us to be of great support to each other. Also, lots of really terrible puns and funny jokes are told to lighten the mood.
I have 2 bad heart valves, heart disease and left ventricle hypertrophy...A family history of sudden heart attacks including my youngest brother dying at 46...I also have bad hearing loss/tinnitus and arthritis. I never had a career..I live overseas...Single, alone, no wife/kids/girlfriend even in Thailand...Family dead except for one brother--it appears my life is finished/over/ruined
Thanks for your comments. I believe you left a similar comment a few years ago. I'm sorry your life has not worked out the way you had hoped. Is there anyway you can find ways to connect with people? Do you have a therapist or a counselor you can talk to you? They were very good people who do this online. If you would like to attend one of my live video chats, they are on Sunday at noon Pacific time. Just show up at the homepage of my UA-cam channel and click on the link.
Hi Steve I wanted to ask has this episode gone in remission. I am going through the same thing for the last 7 months and I feel like this will never end. Just looking for hope Thanks Paula
Looking forward to the Live Chat tomorrow. Alex H wears his bracelet at all times and I just take mine off to sleep. It really has helped me get through some bad times lately.
Yes this too shall pass, wise words from a wise man. Thanks again Douglas for reaching out to people who are having a tough time. See you on the live chat
That is very cool! Now *_there's_* a tat I wouldn't regret. I have an embroidery sewing machine, I was thinking that would be a great slogan to put on the face masks I make.
I have read this many years ago and things did pass. But now with chronic illnesses that are getting worse, it’s hard to see how it will pass. I was dealing with them ok until this awful year which sent my depression into the worst it’s ever been. I still have had anxiety and depression since I was 6. If this virus gets under control that’s the only way my depression will get any better. And I know that will be a long while. I’m just trying to get through it, but so far 8 months of this hell has been awful.
I too am in a depressive state and unfortunately the words- "this too shall pass" makes me feel that my situation could get worse in the future, and this pains me a lot. I cannot figure out how I am lacking even a pinch of optimism in my life.
@@DouglasBloch I will, but I'm in the middle of many things right now so , I need a little more time. Bdw thank you for your encouraging videos on UA-cam and quick reply.
The job that i'm doing at the moment, Is the most taxing job i have ever had! People that I deal with at work are absolutely clueless that i am bitter with job, and a lot of them are too dense to understand. I am bitter because, I could have been someone! It pisses me off that I have to struggle to survive, when I see people with better lives than me and with more money, who, quite frankly don't deserve it! Life is unfair! Your videos Douglas are such a help and I thank you so much for your support. I am a group animal, I am not meant to cope alone.
You’re more than welcome Malcolm. You are correct. Human beings are social animals and we are not meant to be alone. Hopefully, as Covid gets under control they will be more opportunities to reach out and connect with others. Also, I have the same problem as you do is comparing myself to other people were better off. But then I need to remind myself that there are many people who are worse off. I made a video that has helped me and I think it may help you. It is called, “what happens when you compare ourselves to others.” Here it is. ua-cam.com/video/SX4VAhJAsB4/v-deo.html
@@bxareed9101 I will pray for you too. Try to join the Sunday Live Chat as you will receive a lot of support from people who know first hand what you are going through.
@@DouglasBloch Not so great a couple of days ago. One of the "neighbors", a guy who got busted last month for illegally growing massive amounts of marijuana (legal to have 6 plants, not a 1000!) is letting his vicious dogs run loose now. I guess since they have nothing to protect anymore, he doesn't care what they do. Two nights ago, they attacked the herd. One goat is in shock still, can't get her to eat. The one they attacked is going to be okay. Goats can literally be scared to death. My dog bravely chased those monsters off, but he came back hurt and limping. I called the sheriff, but they turned it over to animal control. Animal control is so understaffed, they have one person responding to over a dozen different cities. They said they can't send anyone out until Tuesday! Meanwhile, I don't know where these dogs are but I assume they are still running loose. I drove over to the camper trailer this guy is squatting in, and didn't see or hear the dogs. It's a big pitbull and a big black german shepherd mix and he usually has them on a heavy chain. The guy from animal control told me to shoot the dogs, but that' not something I think I'm capable of. I have trouble killing rattlesnakes, and relocate them when possible. I shouldn't have to deal with vicious dogs on my own! I am carrying a baseball bat with me now, though. Last Sunday, I called the sheriff because some guys with guns on horseback were on my property, about 50 feet from my house! Hunting is not legal in my area and it's posted. They took off when they saw me. We lost a little goat last week, and I don't know if it was hunters or those dogs that got poor little Willie. I'm having to keep them in their pens for now, until I can find out where those dogs are. It's always something out here in the wild, wild, West! I do own a gun, just not fond of using it on a living target.
Doug...I wish this feeling of no pleasure would pass...I have no reason for depression other than starting with insomnia. I feel like the hopelessness and loss of pleasure will never pass..How can we really know it will end..it is so brutal
Well, all I can say that from my own experience I’ve had four such episodes and they eventually have passed, So it’s a matter of living one day at a time until your ordeal comes to an end. Have you seen my video on living one day at a time?
Thank you, Pema Chodron's book When Life Falls Apart helped me to cope when I was going through a crisis in my life. This too shall pass. Thank you❤️🙏selfhelpchampion
@@DouglasBloch my favorite time to watch is before bed. I love your personal stories and some of the corny jokes you make as an intro. Very relatable and makes me laugh and go easy on myself. Thank you!
Wow the beginning was on point with my situation exactly. Thank you Dr. And one question. How is fish oil for depression and trying to get off of anti depressants?
Douglas, I've become somewhat obsessed with my obnoxious upstairs neighbours. They are incredibly loud and inconsiderate and have had several illegal parties during lockdown. Where I live, you can have no more than 6 people at a gathering and households aren't allowed to mix. They've had 30 people at a partiy. I called the police, but they wouldn't come. I've tried dealing with the building "community" which is supposed to oversee such things - also to no avail. My wife warns me not to confront them directly and says she's worried about how they (or I) will act. I think she's right. I don't feel like I could handle that situation well, especially if they were rude or confrontational. The thing is, I really genuinely hate these people. I think about them often throughout the day and imagine terrible things happening to them. I KNOW that feeling like this is deeply unhealthy. I want to find a way to manage my anger.
He might be able to process your feelings with a therapist. It sounds like you're living in an apartment. If you called the police to complain about the noise when your neighbors know that it is you?
@@DouglasBloch Hi Douglas. Yes, I live in an apartment. I've called the police to complain and initially I didn't like the idea that my neighbours would know, but now I really don't care. I'm not the only one who complains, but I live directly under them.
I remember when I first got tinitus I was saying to myself this too shall pass, but it never did :( dealing with it 24/7 for almost 5 years. Debilitating condition
@@DouglasBloch I've just had MRI of my ears and brain, they didn't find anything. So my doctor just told me I have to live with it. Although I think tinnitus is a symptom of something else happening but I'm tired of hearing that nothing can be done about it
thankyou,im struggling too,depression and no job 😢😢my eldest daughter hate me,and i don't know what beacuse of my they are stop studying and i regret it soo much 😢
Thank you for your wise words , even your silly joke made me laugh x just had an anxiety attack whilst it was happening I got my therapy colouring book out 🥰 Took some time but I got through it x I highly recommend anyone with anxiety to buy one ,it makes you concentrate on somthing else x it really helps to carm you down x thank you x 🥰🙏
I wish I could rely on this phrase but my depression is not episodic but a constant state if mind going back for at least 15 years, so I know this shall not pass. Im stuck with this ugly beast for the remainder of my miserable existence
@@DouglasBloch thank you for your reply. I have tried virtually every possible anti-depressant from all groups, except for MAOI, which the psychiatrist was reluctant to prescribe due to the risk involved when not adhering to the strict diet it requires. Also tried Ketamin IV treatment which other than burning a hole in my pocket didn't do much. Can't do TMS due to hearing problems. Got a referral to ECT but decided to skip, fearing memory loss and cognitive decline (not to mention it's not a long-term solution). Doing CBT therapy with guided meditations for the last few months. Recently started to look into microdosing LSD and shrooms. Thank you so much for this channel.
@@DouglasBloch Yes. I had one pain mngt dr cut me off opioids in 3 1/2 months after being on Percocet for 8 years. My new pain mngt, new pcp & rheumatologist were angry (especially my rheumatologist!!) that I was cut off so quickly. I was up over 30 pills a day and he cut me off everything except my depression pills bc he didn’t prescribe them. I’m in excruciating, horrific pain. My new drs have me on over 20 pills a day. I see a massage therapist every week which is very expensive. I would never wish this pain on anyone!!!! I’m not in any way looking for pity. This pain is agonizing every single moment. I’ve had 4 back surgeries (2 fusions - my lumbar fusion was failed). He left a screw on my sciatic nerve. I went to 3 other back surgeons and all 3 said I need to go back and have it removed. He wouldn’t. No dr would touch me. My new drs are great. I’m just suffering. I really just want it all to end. I haven’t driven in over a year. My husband is great to me. We have 2 adult kids. Our 25 year old daughter moved to a different state to be with her bf who manipulates and treats her like crap. It’s her first bf. They met in college. She tried to break up, but he wouldn’t let her. He turned the whole house against her. His aunts paid off his college. We are still paying. It was a private college that almost cost us the price of our home. She’s working at the same job she got at age 16. Her bf is going to law school which his parents are paying for. He never worked in his life. Our daughter just got him a credit card in his name. He doesn’t know how to drive. I’m heartbroken. Our almost 23 year old son has severe OCD’s. I couldn’t imagine being in his head. I feel horribly for him. He has seen so many therapists. I think the one he has now is helping. I’m just tired of everything. I want it all to end. I can’t handle much more. My husband asked 3 years ago if I had fibromyalgia. That pain mngt dr just scoffed at us. I wanted to be off opioids years ago. This shouldn’t have happened. I miss who I was. She’s dead. I don’t want this anymore.Fibromyalgia comes on slowly. I was hit with it full blown! It’s too much for me. My therapist is wonderful. I just don’t want any more pain. It’s soooo intense. I cry daily. I don’t want this life anymore.
Hello Nirvana1010, I am sorry to hear of your battle with pain and your sadness about your children. Have your doctors tested you for Epstein-Barr? I had a friend years ago who was in constant pain. They told her it was Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Back then, in the eighties, most doctors lumped Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia in the “Hysterical Woman” category. (I have fibromyalgia too, but it really lessened up after menopause. I have no idea if it was coincidence or the hormone change. Now I just have osteoarthritis in my fingers, but since I started playing piano it is much better.). She was tested for Epstein-Barr and it was positive. The doctors took her tonsils out (I know, that sounds crazy) and she regained a pain free life. Another friend was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome a few years ago, and it turned out that her spine was messed up. She had spine surgery and is better enough that she is no longer in a wheelchair, but still has pain and fatigue. If a person hasn’t suffered with severe constant pain and fatigue, they have no idea what it is like, and how it affects your quality of life. Another off the wall idea is consulting a Medical Hypnotherapist, if you can find one. Also, possibly acupuncture. I hope you can find relief soon. You are entitled to cry! I hated when people would criticize me for crying when I had a bad fibromyalgia attack. My hands felt like baseball mitts when I woke up every day, although they were not visibly swollen. Every movement hurt all over. My pain was not as bad as yours, I cannot imagine what hell you are living through. My heart is with you and I hope you will find some relief soon.
@@DouglasBloch That's about how long I meditate if not less. It helps me so much and I am working on my discipline for a morning structure. Thank you for the link: I've been checking out your new site from time to time.
Hello, I have a question. I've been watching your wonderful supportive videos and they definitely help. How do I tell an intrusive, obsessive thought that I should distract myself from, from a real issue that I should address? How do I know which thoughts are "valid" and which ones should be ignored?
You should talk to s counselor or someone who can give you an objective view of the matter. It should be obvious to someone on the outside which are the real important issues which are the obsessive thoughts. You can also go into meditation and ask yourself to discern.
@@DouglasBloch Thank you for the quick reply, I appreciate it. I did therapy and it taught me how not to hate myself or be ruled by my emotions. It was amazing and so helpful. But I still have trouble figuring out what's important to me and what needs to be let go gently. :/
I’ve had intrusive self harm intrusive thoughts it’s been 7 months the intensity has went down but there still there and annoying will this to shall pass help
It will pass. But it will pass even more quickly if you can find a good counselor or therapist to work with. There are treatments for what you were dealing with.
in one of ur comment u mentioned ur depressions were about 18 months .but i am in this situation since 5 years ..i want u douglas to tell me is this really dangerous ..and i have no motivation to do anything ...i really want to speak to you ..in chat or somehow .can u help me.
Sachin, my bad spells usually last five years. But I come out if each one a better person. Everyone heals at their own pace. If you can find a good therapist, getting therapy will help you.
Hello Douglas. You might remember me from one of your life shows, I talked about how I have been to the psych ward 8 times. I am an 18 year old male with borderline personality disorder and PTSD. I will likely not go to college because I am chronically depressed and suicidal. What should I do instead to try and earn a decent income?
There are many trade schools out there where you can learn a specific skill, depending on what interests you. You can become an electrician, plumber, a tax preparer and others. It is hard to do any of these things if one is depressed. I hope you have a psychiatrist and or a counselor. You should ask them. There are vocational test you can take that will tell you where your interests are.
Please God Help Me. Those words saved my life on more than one occasion. Put your hands together and ask Him for His help, and He will guide you through your life. Then you will know what love truly feels like.
Hi I watch all your videos and they help me. I want to ask you something. I've been taking .5 mg of Klonopin for 30 years and now trying to heal from a really bad depression, I've had several. Of course .5 mg doesn't help anymore and my nurse practioner has allowed me to increase .25 mg which doesn't really help either. I know I should be off this drug but should I wait until my depression is better? I'm taking Prozac which seems to be helping so I just wondered what you think about the klonopin. By the way,, this depression made me suicidal and hospitalized. Thank you.
As you know, Clonopin is supposed to be taking short term. I used it whenever my anxiety got out of control. I have however heard of people who have been on it long time such as yourself. Are you taking the Clonopin for anxiety? Talk to your nurse practitioner about your experience of the increase not helping and see what the two of you can come up with. I would follow their guidance.
@@DouglasBloch Thank you.. I was starting to feel better on Prozac until I started worrying about klonpin addiction.. now I can't seem to calm down.. it really is frightening and it is hell.
I’m having so much fear connected with my almost daily experience of sleep paralysis. No one can help me to stop this from happening. They tell me I have to learn to stop being afraid of it, but I cannot. Can you offer something for me for this?
There are doctors in the United States who specialize in sleep disorders and can get you a sleep study. If you don't live in the US try looking up sleep doctors in your area
@@DouglasBloch Thank you for replying Douglas. I am in the United States. I have had sleep studies and spoken to sleep doctors. The consensus is that it’s a particular manifestation peculiar to myself. Simply put, as one doctor put it...”I have chronic knee problems and pain you have a chronic sleep paralysis problem.” I am on medication for sleep but it only does so much. They want me to take drugs like lithium. They suggest antipsychotic medication so that I don’t spend time thinking about this problem. Yet the problem persists whether I think about it or not. The question is not whether the sleep paralysis is real or not, obviously it is a real manifestation. I suppose the answer is simply to tell this sleep paralysis to do its worst and that I will survive it. It is frightening. My worst fear is claustrophobia ..not being able to move feeds into my fear of claustrophobia ...there is no simple solution to this. It is not a neurological problem although I am going to undergo TMS therapy to see if that helps. If it does not, the only other answer is dangerous medication. As they told me, there is no medication I could take to prevent this paralysis from happening to me. It is a normal biological function of the brain when we sleep. For me it is a terrifying thought to have to deal with.
Keep trying things until something works. You might want to ask your doctor what he thinks of hypnotherapy. It is valid in many medical circles. Also when a friend had crippling insomnia she took the antipsychotic Seroquel and it knocked her right out. I wonder if that would help you.
@@DouglasBloch Seroquel is something I have been on before. It is also something that my psychiatrist wants me to take. The side effects are disturbing for me. It gives me restless leg syndrome. The doctor in charge of TMS therapy told me that if the therapy doesn’t work then I must consider medications like this despite the side effects. As I said there’s no easy answer. I take Ambien now for sleep they will only prescribe 5 mg. It is enough to get me to sleep at night keep me asleep. I am 66 years old and the effects of chronic sleep deprivation are mounting. taking a toll on my health and definitely my well-being. Medication may be the answer but it will be a last resort for me
What if a person has never been happy but always deppressed and suffered sleep issues and nightmares from a child, as sleep is vital for mental health 🤔
I'm sorry that your life has been a struggle. What you are going through is treatable. Have you reached out to a psychiatrist or a medical Doctor that specializes in sleep disorders?
Its not myself but a family member, yes he has been under pychrist for years but unfortunately was put on benzos, vallium temapazine for 7 years straight now he has managed to wean off within a year but its going to tske time for,body to adjust thses benzos long-term for anxiety not good😞
I don't know what to do, I really don't.. I told my dad, "Dad, I think you should set up an appointment with my doctor because I've been feeling depressed for a really long time.", And he just said "No, you should have told them when you last saw them. (2 months ago)" but in that time he said specifically, "Don't Tell them that you've been feeling depressed and that you wanna kill or harm yourself.", He said that at least 10 time the entire day before we went... Advice...?
@@DouglasBloch maybe I could tell a teacher or something but, what would I even say?? And I know I should have said but I was told not to and it was my first time at the doctors..
@@DouglasBloch yes but I’m afraid I’m medicine doesn’t help I’ll only feel even more hopeless the last thing he gave me was lithium but I didn’t take it I only take seroquel at night to sleep but i kind of don’t want to anymore makes my brain feel so forced sometimes I keep thinking time will heal this and the intrusive and thoughts will stop
I have nothing in my life except depression. I forget how awful my life is but i just keep on struggling on with what i've always known! I despise my job and there is nothing I can do about it. But hey, I forget, I only hate the job because i'm depressed. I don't like people and as long as I remain depressed I will continue to dislike people. Life's a bitch!
@@DouglasBloch Thanks for your reply. Firstly I feel I have to get out and mix with people I know. Not easy in the current situation. On the one hand I dislike my job and on the other, I worry about how i'm going to keep going and cope. My depression makes me irritable. I agree with what you said in one of your clips, It pisses me off that I have to work so hard with my burden with what others without depression take for granted. I keep saying to myself "how the hell am I going to keep going"? and "God give me strength".
I'm just guessing (prior to watching video all the way through) "this too shall pass" 💛🌟
You know me well enough to know that that's what I was going to talk about
@@DouglasBloch 💚🌟💚🌟 and will continue to do so. Take care, remain safe, healed and stay inspired x
I have that phrase tattooed on my foot. I’ve been waiting for 9 years.
@@UpFromUnder6 that's a good tattoo to have I think. I hope things transform in the right nice way for you soon
@@wordscaninspire114 Thank you.
Accept what is,
Let go of what was,
And have faith in
what will be.
The world is a mill that shatters dreams, but if we want to survive, we have to believe that tomorrow will brings more hopes
💝
When I was really, really down, your videos gave me massive inspiration Douglas. Thank you so very, very much:. You have a vey calming air about you.
You're welcome.
@@rcb8771 Hi Rachel! I hope you are healing from your loss. I pray for you often.
Thanks Douglas I appreciate your wisdom and upbeat attitude. Words of wisdom never go out of style. Stay safe and healthy both physically and mentally
How did your visit to the doctor in Lake Oswego go?
@@DouglasBloch I really like him. He has a unique and sensible way of looking at depression. I feel somewhat better and I’m reducing some meds. Not as dopey . Thanks for asking. Mary🌻🙏♥️
It has saved me so many times its the reason I have it tattooed on my wrist.
Doug, you are a gem 💎
So many good videos
Thanks. I didn’t know you had a tattooed on your wrist. You could send me a photo if you wish.
Ironically the villagers saved the village by acknowledging that the village, the people and even the king will pass too
You are such an amazing man Doug!! May God continúe to bless you abundantly 💜
Wow, thank you
Thanking God for Douglas Bloch you are an encouragement
Thanks Anna. Nice to hear from you again
Once again your words are there just when I needed to hear them, thank you. Take care, stay safe
Your elegant words of wisdom give me hope ⭐️
I’ve been going through a mental depressive episode for 12 months now - my first time ever.
I feel better for a little bit, but then it all comes crashing back down again. I get triggered by everything and it can be so overwhelming thinking I have to deal with this every single day for the rest of my life feeling this way.
Thank you for your words - really appreciate it!
I am going through the same feelings as you. I really hope you feel better soon
This video is helping me right now... I’m struggling with mental illness and I can’t get the help that I do need. I admit needing the help and I admit to having mental illness. Anxiety and depression. I was diagnosed that’s the only time I could afford to see a therapist for this. I am unable to get the help around me unless I go to the ER then I get three days of ignored help as protocol. These videos help me center a little to get through each day one at a time thank you.
You're welcome. I just found out about a website that might be helpful for you it's called
www.helpguide.org
Manson X, try to make time to join the Live Chat on Sunday at noon Pacific Time, Three Eastern Time. Douglas has enabled us to be of great support to each other. Also, lots of really terrible puns and funny jokes are told to lighten the mood.
@@DouglasBloch I’m going there right now thank you.
@@shirleykaye4344 I will try that out, what’s to lose right.. it’s worth a try. I can’t find a solution if I’m not willing to look and try.
Hey, how are you feeling now? Lots of love from India.
Thanks needed that had a bad moment this week but feel better today
I have 2 bad heart valves, heart disease and left ventricle hypertrophy...A family history of sudden heart attacks including my youngest brother dying at 46...I also have bad hearing loss/tinnitus and arthritis. I never had a career..I live overseas...Single, alone, no wife/kids/girlfriend even in Thailand...Family dead except for one brother--it appears my life is finished/over/ruined
Thanks for your comments. I believe you left a similar comment a few years ago. I'm sorry your life has not worked out the way you had hoped. Is there anyway you can find ways to connect with people? Do you have a therapist or a counselor you can talk to you? They were very good people who do this online. If you would like to attend one of my live video chats, they are on Sunday at noon Pacific time. Just show up at the homepage of my UA-cam channel and click on the link.
I am very thankful to you...
I think this is my favourite saying. Thanks for the reminder, Doug. You're looking very well.
I'm glad you made an update on this subject. It's good to be reminded! Thanks Douglas. xx
Thank you Douglas! I believe in you. 🙏
Thank you too!
My anxiety/fight or flight/ depression has been going on for 16 months. I know it won't last forever but it's been incredibly hard.
I have been there more than one occasion. What kind of mental health treatment are you seeking?
Hi Steve I wanted to ask has this episode gone in remission. I am going through the same thing for the last 7 months and I feel like this will never end. Just looking for hope
Thanks Paula
Lota pain latley for me if been praying alot
I just prayed for you, too. God Bless.
I highly recommend that you call a wonderful telephone prayer service called Silent Unity. 1-816-969-2000.
Hi Smokey, I will pray for you too.
@@shirleykaye4344 thank you
God Bless You,
Fear is finite. Hope is infinite.
This is my favorite channel on UA-cam. Excellent material and for such an important moment in history. Thank you Douglas for everything you’re doing.
Thanks Jake. I appreciate your comment. I’m glad the videos are helpful. Share them with other people.
Simple but true. I share these words with FB depression groups all the time.
My friend at church told me let go and let God take care of it with my kids who don't talk I did let go completely
Looking forward to the Live Chat tomorrow. Alex H wears his bracelet at all times and I just take mine off to sleep. It really has helped me get through some bad times lately.
Yet another Xclnt offering Douglas! 👏👏👏
Thanks Douglas. Those 4 words are miraculous. Saved me from my mental turmoil
Good explanation. 👍
This guy does such a great job with these videos. They're always so helpful.
Thanks.
Yes this too shall pass, wise words from a wise man. Thanks again Douglas for reaching out to people who are having a tough time. See you on the live chat
I have it tattooed on my chest, didn’t know at 18 how important it would continue to be to me
That is very cool! Now *_there's_* a tat I wouldn't regret.
I have an embroidery sewing machine, I was thinking that would be a great slogan to put on the face masks I make.
Lazy I,. That is a great idea! I will buy some if you make them. Then we will spread these words to so many people who need them.
Thank u
You are a gift to mankind. There needs to be more people like you in this world! Much love! ❤️
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad my videos have been helpful.
The reading is a powerful metaphor.
i’ve actually got this phrase engraved on my handbag back in february
I have read this many years ago and things did pass. But now with chronic illnesses that are getting worse, it’s hard to see how it will pass. I was dealing with them ok until this awful year which sent my depression into the worst it’s ever been. I still have had anxiety and depression since I was 6. If this virus gets under control that’s the only way my depression will get any better. And I know that will be a long while. I’m just trying to get through it, but so far 8 months of this hell has been awful.
Sorry to hear that. Physical illness does make depression and anxiety worse. I hope you find some relief.
Hang on! You are in good company as the pandemic is causing a lot of people problems.
I too am in a depressive state and unfortunately the words- "this too shall pass" makes me feel that my situation could get worse in the future, and this pains me a lot. I cannot figure out how I am lacking even a pinch of optimism in my life.
Have you sent out I've been a half professional. Sounds like you might be dealing with some depression
@@DouglasBloch I will, but I'm in the middle of many things right now so , I need a little more time. Bdw thank you for your encouraging videos on UA-cam and quick reply.
The job that i'm doing at the moment, Is the most taxing job i have ever had! People that I deal with at work are absolutely clueless that i am bitter with job, and a lot of them are too dense to understand. I am bitter because, I could have been someone! It pisses me off that I have to struggle to survive, when I see people with better lives than me and with more money, who, quite frankly don't deserve it! Life is unfair! Your videos Douglas are such a help and I thank you so much for your support. I am a group animal, I am not meant to cope alone.
You’re more than welcome Malcolm. You are correct. Human beings are social animals and we are not meant to be alone. Hopefully, as Covid gets under control they will be more opportunities to reach out and connect with others. Also, I have the same problem as you do is comparing myself to other people were better off. But then I need to remind myself that there are many people who are worse off. I made a video that has helped me and I think it may help you. It is called, “what happens when you compare ourselves to others.” Here it is.
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"This too shall pass". I think it is powerful and helped me a lot is that if offers a future after this that we may be going through!
Thanks for giving me hope. It means a lot coming from someone who suffered from depression hell and found a way out
I’m glad I can be of help
I'm in so much pain and scared. pray for me
I will. You can also call Silent Unity which is a wonderful telephone prayer line. Call 1-816-969-2000
@@DouglasBloch thank you Douglas.
Good to know that someone cares
@@bxareed9101 I will pray for you too. Try to join the Sunday Live Chat as you will receive a lot of support from people who know first hand what you are going through.
In every way n in every way my days are getting better n better affirmation
Love your joke, love your channel and love you for being there for us all❤️
You are so welcome
Great video, Doug. Great duck joke too 😁
I instantly got a mental pic of Daisy Duck saying "Put it on Donald's bill!" Yeah, I ain't right in the head.
Thanks Lazy I. How are your goats doing
@@DouglasBloch Not so great a couple of days ago. One of the "neighbors", a guy who got busted last month for illegally growing massive amounts of marijuana (legal to have 6 plants, not a 1000!) is letting his vicious dogs run loose now. I guess since they have nothing to protect anymore, he doesn't care what they do. Two nights ago, they attacked the herd. One goat is in shock still, can't get her to eat. The one they attacked is going to be okay. Goats can literally be scared to death.
My dog bravely chased those monsters off, but he came back hurt and limping.
I called the sheriff, but they turned it over to animal control. Animal control is so understaffed, they have one person responding to over a dozen different cities. They said they can't send anyone out until Tuesday! Meanwhile, I don't know where these dogs are but I assume they are still running loose. I drove over to the camper trailer this guy is squatting in, and didn't see or hear the dogs. It's a big pitbull and a big black german shepherd mix and he usually has them on a heavy chain.
The guy from animal control told me to shoot the dogs, but that' not something I think I'm capable of. I have trouble killing rattlesnakes, and relocate them when possible. I shouldn't have to deal with vicious dogs on my own! I am carrying a baseball bat with me now, though.
Last Sunday, I called the sheriff because some guys with guns on horseback were on my property, about 50 feet from my house! Hunting is not legal in my area and it's posted. They took off when they saw me.
We lost a little goat last week, and I don't know if it was hunters or those dogs that got poor little Willie. I'm having to keep them in their pens for now, until I can find out where those dogs are.
It's always something out here in the wild, wild, West! I do own a gun, just not fond of using it on a living target.
@@LazyIRanch You are really having some tough times. You are a tough lady, so hang in there. Hugs are coming to you.
you always provide HOPE through your awareness
Thanks. Did you get my email about the introduction to my audiobook
Thank you, Douglas. 🌻
Thank you Douglas
Excellent video as always Douglas 💚 you are my top favourite you tuber x
Love you Doug hope your doing good
Thankyou Again Douglas,,, I always come see your Videos for that focus to go forward,, God Bless You,
You're welcome
I was just thinking about you Douglas, about the time you posted, and here you are❣️😍💜🤩🌎🙏
And here you are. Maybe we'll see you tomorrow
Your a great man Doug may god bless you for been such a kind man to all of us x
Love this!
This too shall pass
R.I.P Douglas
God bless you!
Doug...I wish this feeling of no pleasure would pass...I have no reason for depression other than starting with insomnia. I feel like the hopelessness and loss of pleasure will never pass..How can we really know it will end..it is so brutal
Well, all I can say that from my own experience I’ve had four such episodes and they eventually have passed, So it’s a matter of living one day at a time until your ordeal comes to an end. Have you seen my video on living one day at a time?
Thanks Douglas. This helped 🙂👍
Glad it helped
Thank you for the hope 🙏🏻
You're welcome. The video before this, your pain is not forever, also offers hub
Thank you.
Thank you, Pema Chodron's book When Life Falls Apart helped me to cope when I was going through a crisis in my life. This too shall pass. Thank you❤️🙏selfhelpchampion
That is very good book
Need to heal my soul Douglas, these help :)
You’re welcome.
Thanks so much for this, Douglas, I needed this today!😊
thank you Douglas♥ your words helped me alot,everytime when I watch your videos I feel happier ✨ have a beautiful day!
You’re welcome.
Love your videos! They have saved my life.
I'm glad they have been helpful
@@DouglasBloch my favorite time to watch is before bed. I love your personal stories and some of the corny jokes you make as an intro. Very relatable and makes me laugh and go easy on myself. Thank you!
Wow the beginning was on point with my situation exactly. Thank you Dr.
And one question. How is fish oil for depression and trying to get off of anti depressants?
Fish oil is helpful for some people. I would talk to your doctor about it.
Thank you for your efforts and willingness to share. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
You’re welcome
Thank You!😭
You're welcome
Douglas, I've become somewhat obsessed with my obnoxious upstairs neighbours. They are incredibly loud and inconsiderate and have had several illegal parties during lockdown. Where I live, you can have no more than 6 people at a gathering and households aren't allowed to mix. They've had 30 people at a partiy. I called the police, but they wouldn't come. I've tried dealing with the building "community" which is supposed to oversee such things - also to no avail. My wife warns me not to confront them directly and says she's worried about how they (or I) will act. I think she's right. I don't feel like I could handle that situation well, especially if they were rude or confrontational. The thing is, I really genuinely hate these people. I think about them often throughout the day and imagine terrible things happening to them. I KNOW that feeling like this is deeply unhealthy. I want to find a way to manage my anger.
He might be able to process your feelings with a therapist. It sounds like you're living in an apartment. If you called the police to complain about the noise when your neighbors know that it is you?
@@DouglasBloch Hi Douglas. Yes, I live in an apartment. I've called the police to complain and initially I didn't like the idea that my neighbours would know, but now I really don't care. I'm not the only one who complains, but I live directly under them.
I remember when I first got tinitus I was saying to myself this too shall pass, but it never did :( dealing with it 24/7 for almost 5 years. Debilitating condition
Sorry to hear that. One of my group members had tinnitus but eventually It went away. I take it that you have seen a neurologist?
@@DouglasBloch I've just had MRI of my ears and brain, they didn't find anything. So my doctor just told me I have to live with it. Although I think tinnitus is a symptom of something else happening but I'm tired of hearing that nothing can be done about it
What if you are out of time? Like you are too old?
Great Video as always Doug. So sometimes you have to let the illness run its course and for you that was 18 months.
thankyou,im struggling too,depression and no job 😢😢my eldest daughter hate me,and i don't know what beacuse of my they are stop studying and i regret it soo much 😢
I hope you can feel better soon
Thank you for your wise words , even your silly joke made me laugh x just had an anxiety attack whilst it was happening I got my therapy colouring book out 🥰 Took some time but I got through it x I highly recommend anyone with anxiety to buy one ,it makes you concentrate on somthing else x it really helps to carm you down x thank you x 🥰🙏
Coloring books are great
I wish I could rely on this phrase but my depression is not episodic but a constant state if mind going back for at least 15 years, so I know this shall not pass. Im stuck with this ugly beast for the remainder of my miserable existence
I’m sorry your depression has been so persistent. What treatments have you tried. There are many ways to rebalance your brain chemistry
@@DouglasBloch thank you for your reply. I have tried virtually every possible anti-depressant from all groups, except for MAOI, which the psychiatrist was reluctant to prescribe due to the risk involved when not adhering to the strict diet it requires. Also tried Ketamin IV treatment which other than burning a hole in my pocket didn't do much. Can't do TMS due to hearing problems. Got a referral to ECT but decided to skip, fearing memory loss and cognitive decline (not to mention it's not a long-term solution). Doing CBT therapy with guided meditations for the last few months. Recently started to look into microdosing LSD and shrooms. Thank you so much for this channel.
Suze Orman said wealth and poverty have one thing in common: They’re both temporary.
I was just thinking about you yesterday. What's up. Haven't seen you on the live chat in a while.
@@DouglasBloch I guess I’m ok. I always miss the chat. I see it when it’s
Posted after it’s done.
Love you videos always watching them in night shift x
This too shall pass but realize that this to mean anxiety and depression will come back and you have to fight it every time. A W
Yes, but as you develop new tools and coping strategies, it can become easier to fight.
I have that tattooed on my foot. I’m still waiting. It’s been 9 years. I’m chronically ill. I cry daily from the agonizing pain.
I'm sorry to hear of your suffering. There are doctors who specialize in helping a person manage pain. Have you seen anybody like that
@@DouglasBloch Yes. I had one pain mngt dr cut me off opioids in 3 1/2 months after being on Percocet for 8 years. My new pain mngt, new pcp & rheumatologist were angry (especially my rheumatologist!!) that I was cut off so quickly. I was up over 30 pills a day and he cut me off everything except my depression pills bc he didn’t prescribe them. I’m in excruciating, horrific pain. My new drs have me on over 20 pills a day. I see a massage therapist every week which is very expensive. I would never wish this pain on anyone!!!! I’m not in any way looking for pity. This pain is agonizing every single moment. I’ve had 4 back surgeries (2 fusions - my lumbar fusion was failed). He left a screw on my sciatic nerve. I went to 3 other back surgeons and all 3 said I need to go back and have it removed. He wouldn’t. No dr would touch me. My new drs are great. I’m just suffering. I really just want it all to end. I haven’t driven in over a year. My husband is great to me. We have 2 adult kids. Our 25 year old daughter moved to a different state to be with her bf who manipulates and treats her like crap. It’s her first bf. They met in college. She tried to break up, but he wouldn’t let her. He turned the whole house against her. His aunts paid off his college. We are still paying. It was a private college that almost cost us the price of our home. She’s working at the same job she got at age 16. Her bf is going to law school which his parents are paying for. He never worked in his life. Our daughter just got him a credit card in his name. He doesn’t know how to drive. I’m heartbroken. Our almost 23 year old son has severe OCD’s. I couldn’t imagine being in his head. I feel horribly for him. He has seen so many therapists. I think the one he has now is helping. I’m just tired of everything. I want it all to end. I can’t handle much more. My husband asked 3 years ago if I had fibromyalgia. That pain mngt dr just scoffed at us. I wanted to be off opioids years ago. This shouldn’t have happened. I miss who I was. She’s dead. I don’t want this anymore.Fibromyalgia comes on slowly. I was hit with it full blown! It’s too much for me. My therapist is wonderful. I just don’t want any more pain. It’s soooo intense. I cry daily. I don’t want this life anymore.
I also lost over 50 lbs in two months bc it’s hard to eat being in so much pain. I want it all to end.
Hello Nirvana1010, I am sorry to hear of your battle with pain and your sadness about your children. Have your doctors tested you for Epstein-Barr? I had a friend years ago who was in constant pain. They told her it was Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Back then, in the eighties, most doctors lumped Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia in the
“Hysterical Woman” category. (I have fibromyalgia too, but it really lessened up after menopause. I have no idea if it was coincidence or the hormone change. Now I just have osteoarthritis in my fingers, but since I started playing piano it is much better.). She was tested for Epstein-Barr and it was positive. The doctors took her tonsils out (I know, that sounds crazy) and she regained a pain free life. Another friend was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome a few years ago, and it turned out that her spine was messed up. She had spine surgery and is better enough that she is no longer in a wheelchair, but still has pain and fatigue. If a person hasn’t suffered with severe constant pain and fatigue, they have no idea what it is like, and how it affects your quality of life. Another off the wall idea is consulting a Medical Hypnotherapist, if you can find one. Also, possibly acupuncture. I hope you can find relief soon. You are entitled to cry! I hated when people would criticize me for crying when I had a bad fibromyalgia attack. My hands felt like baseball mitts when I woke up every day, although they were not visibly swollen. Every movement hurt all over. My pain was not as bad as yours, I cannot imagine what hell you are living through. My heart is with you and I hope you will find some relief soon.
@@shirleykaye4344 Thanks. I’ll reply more later. Crying.
Douglas, I heard you say that you meditate each morning. How long do you typically meditate?
Not long. Only about 10 minutes. Here's my new website on suicide prevention which I am slowly putting together.
survivingsp.wpengine.com/
@@DouglasBloch That's about how long I meditate if not less. It helps me so much and I am working on my discipline for a morning structure.
Thank you for the link: I've been checking out your new site from time to time.
Hello, I have a question. I've been watching your wonderful supportive videos and they definitely help. How do I tell an intrusive, obsessive thought that I should distract myself from, from a real issue that I should address? How do I know which thoughts are "valid" and which ones should be ignored?
You should talk to s counselor or someone who can give you an objective view of the matter. It should be obvious to someone on the outside which are the real important issues which are the obsessive thoughts. You can also go into meditation and ask yourself to discern.
@@DouglasBloch Thank you for the quick reply, I appreciate it. I did therapy and it taught me how not to hate myself or be ruled by my emotions. It was amazing and so helpful. But I still have trouble figuring out what's important to me and what needs to be let go gently. :/
You might want to go back to that same therapist who helped you before
Hi Douglas, question have you been able to recover and feel like you dis before depression? Like no symptoms
I’ve had intrusive self harm intrusive thoughts it’s been 7 months the intensity has went down but there still there and annoying will this to shall pass help
It will pass. But it will pass even more quickly if you can find a good counselor or therapist to work with. There are treatments for what you were dealing with.
@@DouglasBloch I had a therapist and now she retired so I am going to look for another one
Good luck in finding one
in one of ur comment u mentioned ur depressions were about 18 months .but i am in this situation since 5 years ..i want u douglas to tell me is this really dangerous ..and i have no motivation to do anything ...i really want to speak to you ..in chat or somehow .can u help me.
Sachin, my bad spells usually last five years. But I come out if each one a better person. Everyone heals at their own pace. If you can find a good therapist, getting therapy will help you.
Hello Douglas. You might remember me from one of your life shows, I talked about how I have been to the psych ward 8 times. I am an 18 year old male with borderline personality disorder and PTSD. I will likely not go to college because I am chronically depressed and suicidal. What should I do instead to try and earn a decent income?
There are many trade schools out there where you can learn a specific skill, depending on what interests you. You can become an electrician, plumber, a tax preparer and others. It is hard to do any of these things if one is depressed. I hope you have a psychiatrist and or a counselor. You should ask them. There are vocational test you can take that will tell you where your interests are.
Please God Help Me.
Those words saved my life on more than one occasion.
Put your hands together and ask Him for His help, and He will guide you through your life.
Then you will know what love truly feels like.
Thank you for your testimony. I agree with you. Ask and you shall receive
Hi I watch all your videos and they help me. I want to ask you something. I've been taking .5 mg of Klonopin for 30 years and now trying to heal from a really bad depression, I've had several. Of course .5 mg doesn't help anymore and my nurse practioner has allowed me to increase .25 mg which doesn't really help either. I know I should be off this drug but should I wait until my depression is better? I'm taking Prozac which seems to be helping so I just wondered what you think about the klonopin. By the way,, this depression made me suicidal and hospitalized. Thank you.
As you know, Clonopin is supposed to be taking short term. I used it whenever my anxiety got out of control. I have however heard of people who have been on it long time such as yourself. Are you taking the Clonopin for anxiety? Talk to your nurse practitioner about your experience of the increase not helping and see what the two of you can come up with. I would follow their guidance.
@@DouglasBloch Thank you.. I was starting to feel better on Prozac until I started worrying about klonpin addiction.. now I can't seem to calm down.. it really is frightening and it is hell.
Is there a difference between agitation/nervousness and anxiety?
They are similar. I will talk to your prescriber about your nervousness about being on Clonopin since it is interfering with your peace of mind
@@DouglasBloch I talked to her and she said not to worry about it now.
whats everyones thoughts on prozac
Michael antidepressants, it helps some people and not others. It's been around for 32 years
I’m having so much fear connected with my almost daily experience of sleep paralysis. No one can help me to stop this from happening. They tell me I have to learn to stop being afraid of it, but I cannot. Can you offer something for me for this?
There are doctors in the United States who specialize in sleep disorders and can get you a sleep study. If you don't live in the US try looking up sleep doctors in your area
@@DouglasBloch Thank you for replying Douglas. I am in the United States. I have had sleep studies and spoken to sleep doctors. The consensus is that it’s a particular manifestation peculiar to myself. Simply put, as one doctor put it...”I have chronic knee problems and pain you have a chronic sleep paralysis problem.” I am on medication for sleep but it only does so much. They want me to take drugs like lithium. They suggest antipsychotic medication so that I don’t spend time thinking about this problem. Yet the problem persists whether I think about it or not. The question is not whether the sleep paralysis is real or not, obviously it is a real manifestation. I suppose the answer is simply to tell this sleep paralysis to do its worst and that I will survive it. It is frightening. My worst fear is claustrophobia ..not being able to move feeds into my fear of claustrophobia ...there is no simple solution to this. It is not a neurological problem although I am going to undergo TMS therapy to see if that helps. If it does not, the only other answer is dangerous medication. As they told me, there is no medication I could take to prevent this paralysis from happening to me. It is a normal biological function of the brain when we sleep. For me it is a terrifying thought to have to deal with.
Keep trying things until something works. You might want to ask your doctor what he thinks of hypnotherapy. It is valid in many medical circles. Also when a friend had crippling insomnia she took the antipsychotic Seroquel and it knocked her right out. I wonder if that would help you.
@@DouglasBloch Seroquel is something I have been on before. It is also something that my psychiatrist wants me to take. The side effects are disturbing for me. It gives me restless leg syndrome. The doctor in charge of TMS therapy told me that if the therapy doesn’t work then I must consider medications like this despite the side effects. As I said there’s no easy answer. I take Ambien now for sleep they will only prescribe 5 mg. It is enough to get me to sleep at night keep me asleep. I am 66 years old and the effects of chronic sleep deprivation are mounting. taking a toll on my health and definitely my well-being. Medication may be the answer but it will be a last resort for me
@@j.pdoyle7171 it sounds scary! I hope you will find something that works for you.
What if a person has never been happy but always deppressed and suffered sleep issues and nightmares from a child, as sleep is vital for mental health 🤔
Read the classic book "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns.
I'm sorry that your life has been a struggle. What you are going through is treatable. Have you reached out to a psychiatrist or a medical Doctor that specializes in sleep disorders?
Its not myself but a family member, yes he has been under pychrist for years but unfortunately was put on benzos, vallium temapazine for 7 years straight now he has managed to wean off within a year but its going to tske time for,body to adjust thses benzos long-term for anxiety not good😞
I don't know what to do, I really don't.. I told my dad, "Dad, I think you should set up an appointment with my doctor because I've been feeling depressed for a really long time.", And he just said "No, you should have told them when you last saw them. (2 months ago)" but in that time he said specifically, "Don't Tell them that you've been feeling depressed and that you wanna kill or harm yourself.", He said that at least 10 time the entire day before we went... Advice...?
Do you have anybody else that you can talk to. If you go to a doctor it’s normally OK to say you’re depressed
@@DouglasBloch maybe I could tell a teacher or something but, what would I even say?? And I know I should have said but I was told not to and it was my first time at the doctors..
I'm sorry your culture puts a stigma about talking about depression. Try to talk with somebody you trust
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Do the intrusive thoughts ever stop?
It depends on the person. And maybe not 100% but they could be manageable. I would talk with your counselor or therapist about this.
Seems like my brain is broken. Some days it’s better but it’s like I can’t forget I had certain ideas.
The circuitry in your brain is not working properly but it can be rebalanced medication is sometimes helpful. Have you reached out to a psychiatrist
@@DouglasBloch yes but I’m afraid I’m medicine doesn’t help I’ll only feel even more hopeless the last thing he gave me was lithium but I didn’t take it I only take seroquel at night to sleep but i kind of don’t want to anymore makes my brain feel so forced sometimes I keep thinking time will heal this and the intrusive and thoughts will stop
Hilarious. Love your jokes and your wisdom. 🦆 🦆
I have nothing in my life except depression. I forget how awful my life is but i just keep on struggling on with what i've always known! I despise my job and there is nothing I can do about it. But hey, I forget, I only hate the job because i'm depressed. I don't like people and as long as I remain depressed I will continue to dislike people. Life's a bitch!
Thanks for sharing. Since depression seems to be a roadblock, have you sought any treatments for it?
@@DouglasBloch Thanks for your reply. Firstly I feel I have to get out and mix with people I know. Not easy in the current situation. On the one hand I dislike my job and on the other, I worry about how i'm going to keep going and cope. My depression makes me irritable. I agree with what you said in one of your clips, It pisses me off that I have to work so hard with my burden with what others without depression take for granted. I keep saying to myself "how the hell am I going to keep going"? and "God give me strength".
Wow you got a new s e t that is nice
If only the gud ppl be more available to us probably we see society a lil different n heal faster from isolation
How about two words love yourself
Just as good.
@@DouglasBloch maybe I should give myself a hug LOL
That actually is a great idea!
Tu fui ego eris
Jus think of a wise compassionate teacher