Douglas Bloch Interview and Update
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- Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
- In this video, author and mental health educator Douglas Bloch gives an interview and update on his condition.
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It's humbling to realise that your helping us all, even when you yourself are unwell. You are an inspiration. 🙏
Douglas it hurts to see you going through this but the fact that you managed to give us this video is a miracle. You are in our prayers Doug.
"Because all it takes you see is to stay alive, not a day at a time...Not an hour at a time, not a minute at a time, but a breath at a time. If you can do that and make it hour by hour, breath by breath, you will survive whatever you are going through." -Douglas Bloch
Douglas, you are in my prayers. May Jesus be with you and heal you. Thank you for this update. Sending love, peace, hope. 💓
"this too shall pass"
I've been watching your videos over the years - you've helped me in ways you'll never appreciate.
Stay strong Douglas, we know you can do it (from Australia).
A moment at a time.
the sleepless nights are the worst
"this too shall pass"
Douglas - you are a warrior for people suffering from depression in this world - you can and must continue. Take it slow, rest, and let your strength come back. With prayers from Perth Western Australia.
We love you Douglas. You are loved. ❤❤❤❤❤
Douglas, this interview was very courageous of you. Douglas all of your UA-cam followers are rallying around you. Your videos have helped so many, now we're here for you. Your Friend E from Florida.
Get well Douglas, you deserve it
Hope this shall pass soon, Douglas! My prayers are with you! Thanks for the great work you have been doing!
Doug - hang it there you will see light. Hugs*
You've told us dozens of times before on this channel: "things may seem bad right now, but that's the depression talking. Things will get better". I hope you remember your own words (of love and kindness) spoken in better times. Remember that they are truths. I will pray for you, and I hope you are okay.
I'm 60 years old and I've struggled every day of my life, but thankfully I sleep very well.
love the sideburns, makes him look like a tough guy.
It truly hurts to see you hurting, Douglas. What you've said and created over the years has helped me through some difficult times and I know this is the case for many others. Your existence matters, and you have already made a positive difference in the world. Just a few truths to counteract the illogical, negative voice that is depression.
You mention poor sleep and that is a disruptor for everything involved in the brain. Also, I know it may be difficult to get yourself to do some physical activity, but as you already know it does wonders for the brain, i.e. mood, focus, memory, alertness, etc. The basics are the foundation, if the foundation is broken then everything above it falls. Please, ensure that you tend to your most basic fundamental needs. We're here with you!
You are a wonderful human being. I am holding you in the faith that you have given me to come through this bout of depression. You are so admired, valued and loved. Please remember that is the truth more than what your disrupted mind is telling you.
Please keep swimming if not for yourself, but for us as well.
I believe you will get better Douglas, I know you will.
Never give. So many people love you. You insprier everyone
Douglas, your videos and podcasts have helped me so much with my depression and anxiety. I have listened to every episode of your podcast a dozen times just because it is that comforting to me. Please hang in there. We are all praying for you. You can do this. ❤❤❤
Subscriber hugs, love, support, and prayers 🤗🥰🙏
Depression is crippling. I have also been there and managed to come out. Dougie you will get out of it. Depression lies and drains you of all hope. You have been there before numerous times but always came out. Why not this time? YOU GOT THIS! ❤👍🙏
Don't feel hopeless Doug, we're all here for you. Maybe that extra water in your brain is causing this and when you get that removed you can start to heal. Take care always God bless you
I love you Doug and I am praying for you to find relief. Your council and support helped save my life during my treatment resistant depression back in 2011-2013. I am forever indebted to you... DON'T GIVE UP.
So grateful to hear from you! What a blessing you have been. Thanks for the update. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon, we're all rooting for you and are here for you!
Let's all be strong for each other.
One day at a time Douglas! I really hope you get better soon!
From time to time I've stopped by this channel and it has really helped me during really low times with mental health struggles. It's really sad to see Douglas in such a low state with all of the worries he's going through.
Really hope he recovers and goes about his days peacefully. Douglas doesn't deserve that. I hope he will get better. He's done so much for those that have needed it like myself and he deserves just as much good that he puts out.
I really care about your wellbeing. I can see it all over your face how much you’re struggling.
I really don’t know what else to say as I’m going through a strange & different type of depressive episode lately. I just really hope you’re able to read some of these comments & it can help.
Know you’re not alone. 🙏🏻
You are not alone too. Love you fellow human, take care the best you can.
Douglas, you are in my prayers... Take it day by day, minute by minute .When we are in the storm, we sometimes dont see our way out.. Hang in there, were there if life,there is hope.
Douglas, You are loved.
So sad seeing the wonderful man that I consider my greatest role model in so much pain.
I pray that you come out of this episode soon
Sending you so much love Doug xx
Douglas, I am praying that the removal of the water on your brain will bring you such relief. Keeping fighting for your mental and physical health. Thank you for the update. (we care about you)
It must have been so hard for you to record this but we are all so grateful that you did. I am also currently going through hell but I find your videos help me massively to keep going. This too shall pass.
This too shall pass Douglas. We believe in you😊
Simply throwing his words back on him
Sad to hear this depressive episode is pretty challenging and there’s feelings of hopelessness…. :( I also just learned you’re in your 70s! I wouldn’t have guessed you look good for your age! Since I am someone who has had their lengthy history with depression - I’m appreciative of this channel and its resources 🙏❤️❤️ I really wish you well, hoping for less suffering and more positive things to come for you!!
LORD JESUS CHRIST,SON OF GOD, HAVE MERCY ON US..................🙏❤
I hold so much love and respect for you in my heart Douglas. You are an amazing human being. I pray for your sleep and for your healing. That it happens very very soon. 💙🙏
Hi Douglas! It is me again from Jacksonville, FL. The older we get (I just turned 70, and it isn't as bad as expected except for the muscle mass loss) the more sensitive we are to anesthesia, so that knee replacement could have made the current situation worse. Then the excess fluid in the brain can cause thinking issues, depending on where it is and why it is there. You can get through this! One moment at a time, one step at a time, yes it is frustrating and not fun, but sometimes progress is just slow, but it is still incremental. We are all pulling for you! 🥰
Douglas I can’t express how sorry I am knowing you are suffering. You have been an immense help to myself as well as others. It is okay to not be okay. One day at a time my friend. You are in my thoughts.
Doug, because of you and your videos I got help 6 years ago that I needed that kept me out of the hospital. I now take medication that thankfully works and I live a productive enjoyable life. Please know your journey has meaning and you have given me a gift.
You will get better Douglas. You have given hope to so many people. God is with you❤
You are loved and you are stronger than this disease. Newish to this channel but I think it's fair to speak for some others when I say we are here for you. Reach out anytime.
It's good to see you well enough, Douglas, to take a few minutes to personally share some answers with your audience. Hope your healing continues onwards & upwards. May God bless you, too.
Thinking of you often Douglas. You are in my prayers for healing, strength and recovery ❤
Praying for you Douglas ❤ for the depression to subside
Dear Douglas, I wish you to resist and overcome this more than nasty enemy attacking you. I genuinely admire your remarkable endeavours. Keep going🙏
my suicidal stuff is back...i need you now...don't go anywhere...please.
It’s tough seeing you in this condition Douglas. As many have said, you are an inspiration. When I am down and dealing with an increase in my anxiety or depression I remind myself what you say, which is “ this too shall pass”. I hope that you are healing
❤ The fact you are giving us an update is a good sign, you are stronger than you realise. Thankyou Douglas, know that you are not alone, they're are many people thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. ❤
Wow, Douglas, when you mentioned knee replacement, I totally understood. I’m going through recovery for that right now. It is a very hard process and they really don’t prepare patients for how mentally grueling it is. Especially vulnerable are those who have a history of depression and/or anxiety. More should be done to screen people for that and make sure they have extra support so they don’t end up in a bad way. I wish you healing and please know so many of us out here care about you.❤
Douglas, I had extreme problems with sleep too after an agitated depression. One thing that really helped me was the book “Say Goodnight To Insomnia” by Gregg D. Jacobs. I highly recommend this. A few years later my sleep has vastly improved and with it, my mental health. Please try reading it.
Sending my best regards.
Get well soon Douglas, sorry to hear this
Hang in there Douglas....Andy.
don't give up on you douglas...we, the worthless, useless, depressed, can't make it without you douglas.
Good to see you doing well and so so happy to hear from you again Mr. Bloch! I wrote to you a month back and got a revert from your brother. I offered prayers for you at a temple here, and I'm glad they've been answered! Wish you fast recovery :)
Douglas, I can honestly tell you that your ability to tell a joke has not changed at all. 😉😉😉 Keep going, my friend. 💕
You are seen and loved. You matter. ❤
Keep going Douglas. You are doing brilliantly.
I wish I could put into words how helpful your videos are. You are a treasure to UA-cam Viewers.
What makes you special is you're not a psychiatrist or PhD who studied this and makes videos. You walked the walk, so to speak
Praying for u! We all love u Douglas Bloch!
I believe you will be well.
Thank you for sharing in spite of how bad you feel.
Bless your heart Douglas.❤
Hope your surgery goes well and you make a full recovery Douglas. You've helped me a lot over the years, for which I'm grateful.
Douglas, listening to Louis Hay, sleep meditation, really helped me fall asleep. We need you Douglas! We love you and want you to feel better.
You will beat this Douglas! I know it. You always have before. We love you. Cheering you on from Austin, TX ❤❤❤
God Bless, Douglas! You look and sound much better. You will get better.
Thank you for this update. We are praying for you Douglas. You've have been such a huge help during my depressive episodes. Just wanna remind you the tools you taught us.. Live one day at a time. Cancel cancel any negative thoughts. When going through hell..keep going. It will end. Those are 3 of the many advice you gave that worked like a charm for me. Sending you love and light ❤🎉
Thank you for the interview Douglas and team. I struggle with sleep badly, have done so for many years. It's like torture, not being able to sleep. And then to be awaken(by family or noises) when you just manage to go to sleep. Aaargh! Lots of Love from New Zealand Douglas. You are amazing and we appreciate you sharing your struggle with this Chronic Illness❤
Glad to see you again, Douglas.
Be good to yourself.
Oh, I have just seen you are only 6 thousand away from 100 thousand subscribers. Congratulations! We Love you Douglas. My 3 Staffordshire dogs help me to keep fighting on❤
Sending prayers your way, Douglas. You have been such a help to me through your channel. Hoping and praying for a speedy and complete recovery.
We love you, Douglas ❤️! Major surgery can really mess things up. I pray that you get to the other side of this episode soon!
I hope you steadily Recover from this Depression you have been Breath Fresh air hang in Mate I hope it seen will pass Best Regards Ian.
Continue waking Douglass, do not stop!
Hope you get well soon, Doug... a depressive episode is awful I know but you will get through !
Douglas, your support through your UA-cam channel helped me out a ton, your insight and perspective helped me see the beautiful aspects of the world and you can rest assured regardless of what you chose to do, you have made a very positive and meaningful impact on the lives of many others such as myself.
Dear Douglas, we tysm for thinking of us & knowing that we're concerned. We pray that this miserable disease will let go of the hold it has on you. Don't let it win... one minute at a time... don't let it break you. I know w Joan's help she will throw your mind a life preserver when needed. JOKE: I was going to tell you a joke about boxing but I forgot the punch line.
It's lovely to see you and hear your voice even though you are ill. Can you take some sleeping tablets so you can at least sleep longer, Douglas? You need that restful sleep, it will make a huge difference. You're in my thoughts and prayers xx
When I was there in 2020 I got 4 ECT treatments. They were a temporary fix to a long term problem. I now see you can't have that right now. I'm so sorry. I'm still sleepless myself. Please go to God with this, Douglas. That's the only thing that helped me. I ended up on disability at 55 years old. I know the feeling of hopelessness. Therapy and God helped me with that. God bless you and everyone here 🙏🙏❤️❤️
2022 was the year of my worst depressive episode as of yet. When coming out of the hospital and living with my parents I stumbled upon your UA-cam channel, and your videos helped me more than I can put into words ❤ Please don't give up on yourself - if ECT doesn't work out there's TMS, esketamine treatment, psilocybin therapy and so on. I know you might not believe in yourself right now, but I do and I know you will get better. Thank you so much for all you've done for me and everyone else on your channel ❤
Thank you for the update. Great to see you again!
still your eyes are very full of pain and exhaustion, doug. but this video is a huge step forward into you getting back into the saddle ! again: you dont owe us anything, youre not on a schedule.
its hard to hear that you have to perceive your life as such a pressure. take it easy, doug. you dont have to worry more than all of us about whats in store next day. what happens, happens.
also i did not know youre suffering from hydrocephalus....but there has been surgical treatment for this condition for decades. and that has only improved im sure.
hopelessness is a dangerous condition im well well acquainted with....yet I HOPE you can find something in your life soon again that brings you a more positive outlook!
take care.
'I found a new way to fall apart.' these words really resonate with me. Chronic illness/depression is so complex, just when you think you have figured it out, you get hit with a new curveball. Your amazing Douglas, so grateful for your videos past and present ❤
Douglas take your time. I suffered from Akathasia after taking a certain medication. It took 4 years for me to find relief. Lean on Jesus! He was my hope. I keep you in my prayers when I fast. I want healing for you. Just live in the now and don't worry about the future. Take it step by step. Much love!❤
Thank you for sharing this update about what's happening. I really hope and will pray that the surgery for the hydrocephalus will resolve the brain problem, enabling you to sleep. Shame on the nurse for not nipping this in the bud.
If you do enter assisted living, please consider letting us know where. You will receive the most visitors anyone in assisted living has ever had! We will come with jokes and love and I'll come play piano concerts for your facility. (I'm a classical pianist, but I can also do pop music and patriotic music.) You won't feel abandoned or unloved in there. We do care!
Depression and anxiety are a horrible thing…….I have suffered all my adult life, off and on (more on than off). It took real courage to share this video. God bless you. Continued prayers and love from Yorkshire, UK.
I’m holding you in the light & keeping the high watch. Praying for you daily.
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Douglas.
sending so much love❤
This shall pass soon, Douglas! Make no mistake about it!💙
Dear Douglas, please don’t lose hope. You are so loved! ❤❤❤
God Bless you Doug , I’m praying for your Peace and recovery and thanks for all of your kind compassion ! 😊
Mental health is a priority for all of us now we heard this clip
Douglas I listened to your audiobook and videos and it helped me through such a difficult patch. To me you sound like you're right at the cusp of getting better soon. Keep fighting day by day, and hour by hour. Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise!
Please stay strong Douglas. I personally have gone through many procedures including ECT, but my treatment resistance prevents any remission. Hopefully you can find the peace that you so deserve. Take care of yourself Douglas.✌🏻
I'm praying for you, Douglas! 🙏
Hello Douglas, keep fighting! You will get better!!
Thanks Douglas and everyone 😍🙏🙏🙏
So glad to see you. Please hang in there. You havea lot of support from Joan,, yourHP,, yourYou Tube channel and many more folks. I hope they can get you in asap fortheprocedure. Stay strong!🙏💜
I am sending prayers your way!!!