It’s so sad that people don’t have sympathy for each other. I get made fun of for my anxiety...it’s something I fight daily. Thank you for helping us...what a selfless person.
I don’t know if you remember from about 6 months ago I commented, and you replied seek help if you need to. I got ptsd from a car accident. I had know idea what I was going through. The therapist says its complex ptsd. The horrible thoughts , etc suck beyond words. I came to you tube for answers. To be honest your story scared the hell out of me.... I couldn’t watch your videos because I was having horrible “ruminating” About depression etc. I started to watch again a few months ago. I was having a sh t day and needed help. Your video helped me get through it. Your dog and cat video is spot on. I have two dogs and they help get the mind off things. I wanted to tell you thank you for doing what you do. I’m on this journey and your on my team.
Thank you Douglas. This audiobook is just what I need right now. It feels so good to hear those words. To know somebody knows what it's like to feel this horrible. I appreciate your precious work.
First time hearing the book . Even though I just started with chapter 2 missed chapter one it helped . Being able to listen was relaxing. I am trying so hard and sinking so low . I have been in bed for days . It is way to painful to move .
I honestly thought of the same thing: I should drink a bunch of alcohol or smoke some pot and tell the admitting people I was an addict just to get some help. I tell my friends "I'd be the most sober alcoholic they've ever seen." This hit home and I thank you so much for sharing this with us, it's amazing how bad things had to get. *SUBSCRIBER HUGS* I will be watching for your next installment! 👍💖🥰
@@DouglasBloch your up late, I'm in Central Fl and haven't slept yet 5:06 AM. Animal Kingdom is a Disney park within Walt Disney World. There are some awesome UA-cam videos on the park.
I feel like I never have anything funny to say, I am too bland as a person inside and out. My interests are simple, my life is simple and I don’t do anything out of the ordinary, noteworthy, or particularly fun. I feel like my friendships have always reflected this about me, I clung on to superficial relationships and I have no close connections. I feel like every time I get close with people they realize how boring/awkward/bland/not fun I am and don’t find me worth keeping around, or they use me for my belongings, energy, or advice with no reciprocation from their end. That has been my experience for as long as I can remember. I feel like I have been rejected by life, by everyone I have ever felt connected with- even my own family. It is one thing to have no friends or significant other and be able to come home to loving parents or lean into your connections with your siblings, but I don’t even have that. I feel so empty and void of connection that I am worried I will not even be able to maintain a healthy long term relationship because I never felt this or saw it emulated as a child. I have toxic family enmeshment, no deep connection to my family, and nobody my age (in college) to reach out to or even grab a coffee with. I was never the most popular kid in school and often felt lonely but nothing I have ever experienced has compared to the last 2 years I have felt with isolation, lack of peer connections, and detachment from life. i was living this loneliness pandemic before the pandemic began. - 21 year old college student.
I felt somewhat the same way as you when I was 21. Looking back from the age of 71, 50 years later. I can say that what you are experiencing now does not have to determine your future. Human beings are resilient and can learn new skills. Have you gone to a counselor or been involved in group therapy. That was what happened with me and it really helped. Also it helped to hitchhike around the country with my best friend. However that’s not so available right now as it was in 1970.
Hello :) I am 24 and I have felt like you in the past and sometimes also feel like it nowadays. But what I have noticed is that we often just need the courage to actually reach out to people. I have lost contact and connection to friends in the past as well. But once I reached out to them and asked if they wanted to do something again or just how they have been doing I was not turned down by them, but in fact I noticed often, that they actually felt very similar to me. And also I have noticed that the more you decide to open up and share (with the right people) the more you understand that everyone our age has the same problems. I understand that it is really really hard and a huge step to make a move like reaching out. But that really is the hardest part and after that it gets easier. Maybe think of it like that: What have you got to loose? you already feel lonely. If people turn you down, nothing really changes. If they don't, things will change to the better.
I was “lucky” to have a VA keep me for about 10 days during each episode of depression. Then they would release me to my wife who would have to be caregiver for the next few months. It was very tough on her.
Hi Douglas great videos you went through a lot that’s why your special person my friend mercy who I met in mental ward 2015 I called her now is suffering from depression because she is going to get evicted not paying rent and gets low disability and she is fighting w roommate any suggestions may be to get more money
It’s so sad that people don’t have sympathy for each other. I get made fun of for my anxiety...it’s something I fight daily. Thank you for helping us...what a selfless person.
You’re welcome Heather. What a lovely name
@@DouglasBloch thank you!
I may of and never will meet you in person, but your knowledge and help of depression and anxiety will never be forgotten
Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏
You are welcome.
Thank you Douglas! Your story helps me to see another day!
You’re welcome. Look forward to seeing you again on live chat
Thank you Douglas for being here for all of us 🙏🏻
You're welcome Julia
I don’t know if you remember from about 6 months ago I commented, and you replied seek help if you need to. I got ptsd from a car accident. I had know idea what I was going through. The therapist says its complex ptsd. The horrible thoughts , etc suck beyond words. I came to you tube for answers. To be honest your story scared the hell out of me.... I couldn’t watch your videos because I was having horrible “ruminating” About depression etc. I started to watch again a few months ago. I was having a sh t day and needed help. Your video helped me get through it. Your dog and cat video is spot on. I have two dogs and they help get the mind off things. I wanted to tell you thank you for doing what you do. I’m on this journey and your on my team.
Thanks Michael. Keep up the good work. Remember you can get through your challenges if you reach out for support.
Thank you Douglas. This audiobook is just what I need right now. It feels so good to hear those words. To know somebody knows what it's like to feel this horrible. I appreciate your precious work.
Thanks Nicola
Love this narrator, of course the content is excellent. I am looking forward to purchasing the whole audiobook.
Thank you Douglas! Helpful as always..It's so sad that people can not see that depression can be painful as any physical illness.
Excellently written, and read
Excellent Doug to hear this xx
First time hearing the book . Even though I just started with chapter 2 missed chapter one it helped . Being able to listen was relaxing. I am trying so hard and sinking so low . I have been in bed for days . It is way to painful to move .
Reach out for support and you can get through this. Nice seeing you on the live chat today. You might want to catch episodes one and two and three
Amazing as always
I was just using that phrase in relation to something similar but different in my life just this evening "no room at the inn" 🙏🏻
I honestly thought of the same thing: I should drink a bunch of alcohol or smoke some pot and tell the admitting people I was an addict just to get some help. I tell my friends "I'd be the most sober alcoholic they've ever seen." This hit home and I thank you so much for sharing this with us, it's amazing how bad things had to get. *SUBSCRIBER HUGS* I will be watching for your next installment! 👍💖🥰
I’m glad you were able to identify with my predicament
@@DouglasBloch Very much so my UA-cam friend, in a way it's good, in a way not good... I'm sure you understand what I mean. 💖
Yes I do.
Thank you, brilliant.
Nice to hear from you. Missed you on the live chat
@@DouglasBloch Thank you. I was thinking about you at 3PM but was at Animal Kingdom. I actually watched when I returned home.
What is Animal Kingdom and where is it?
@@DouglasBloch your up late, I'm in Central Fl and haven't slept yet 5:06 AM. Animal Kingdom is a Disney park within Walt Disney World. There are some awesome UA-cam videos on the park.
I feel like I never have anything funny to say, I am too bland as a person inside and out. My interests are simple, my life is simple and I don’t do anything out of the ordinary, noteworthy, or particularly fun. I feel like my friendships have always reflected this about me, I clung on to superficial relationships and I have no close connections. I feel like every time I get close with people they realize how boring/awkward/bland/not fun I am and don’t find me worth keeping around, or they use me for my belongings, energy, or advice with no reciprocation from their end. That has been my experience for as long as I can remember. I feel like I have been rejected by life, by everyone I have ever felt connected with- even my own family. It is one thing to have no friends or significant other and be able to come home to loving parents or lean into your connections with your siblings, but I don’t even have that. I feel so empty and void of connection that I am worried I will not even be able to maintain a healthy long term relationship because I never felt this or saw it emulated as a child. I have toxic family enmeshment, no deep connection to my family, and nobody my age (in college) to reach out to or even grab a coffee with. I was never the most popular kid in school and often felt lonely but nothing I have ever experienced has compared to the last 2 years I have felt with isolation, lack of peer connections, and detachment from life. i was living this loneliness pandemic before the pandemic began.
- 21 year old college student.
I felt somewhat the same way as you when I was 21. Looking back from the age of 71, 50 years later. I can say that what you are experiencing now does not have to determine your future. Human beings are resilient and can learn new skills. Have you gone to a counselor or been involved in group therapy. That was what happened with me and it really helped. Also it helped to hitchhike around the country with my best friend. However that’s not so available right now as it was in 1970.
Hello :) I am 24 and I have felt like you in the past and sometimes also feel like it nowadays. But what I have noticed is that we often just need the courage to actually reach out to people. I have lost contact and connection to friends in the past as well. But once I reached out to them and asked if they wanted to do something again or just how they have been doing I was not turned down by them, but in fact I noticed often, that they actually felt very similar to me. And also I have noticed that the more you decide to open up and share (with the right people) the more you understand that everyone our age has the same problems. I understand that it is really really hard and a huge step to make a move like reaching out. But that really is the hardest part and after that it gets easier. Maybe think of it like that: What have you got to loose? you already feel lonely. If people turn you down, nothing really changes. If they don't, things will change to the better.
I was “lucky” to have a VA keep me for about 10 days during each episode of depression. Then they would release me to my wife who would have to be caregiver for the next few months. It was very tough on her.
It was always tough on my wife. Have you improved?
@@DouglasBloch Much improved, thank you Douglas.
Hi Douglas great videos you went through a lot that’s why your special person my friend mercy who I met in mental ward 2015 I called her now is suffering from depression because she is going to get evicted not paying rent and gets low disability and she is fighting w roommate any suggestions may be to get more money
Maybe she will get some relief from the COVID stimulus package. Each person gets $600
Anyone feels their memory or thougt process was afected ?