Reasons to Stay Alive

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  • @gracebasma
    @gracebasma Рік тому +72

    I suffer with severe depression and anxiety and have done since I was a child. I am now 21. You’ve saved me. I’ve watched your videos for years and years. Every time I feel unable to cope, I watch one of your videos and it calms me right down. You are incredible. You’re so soothing healing to listen to. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

  • @Rmoralez2704
    @Rmoralez2704 2 роки тому +41

    Thank you Douglas for not editing that part out at the end when you got emotional. It shows how invested you are in your work. As far as I know, there's no one else on UA-cam doing what you do. Man, I can really relate. There's no pain like psychological pain. You are extremely strong for going through depression and making it through multiple times like you have. Your videos have given me hope that I can make it too.

  • @AlexisLynn10
    @AlexisLynn10 4 роки тому +100

    Douglas how are you?? I'm concerned. You don't know me but your videos have helped me immensely over the past couple of years. Thank you for everything you do. I hope you are well ❤ You have supported all of your viewers in hard times. Please reach out to US if you need help.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +60

      Thanks for your concern. I am surviving the pandemic and working on my new book on suicide prevention. If you know of anybody who would like to give me feedback on the manuscript, they can email me.

    • @briandickson7674
      @briandickson7674 4 роки тому +2

      Amen 🙏

    • @josejimenaz
      @josejimenaz 3 роки тому +4

      It's an adventure to heal from mental illness

    • @Instkarma9765
      @Instkarma9765 4 місяці тому +1

      Me too Douglas. Your videos have helped me during the darkest times. I’m soon to be retired and feel there’s nothing for me since I’m childless and single and cannot seem to find a partner. The apps are not the best method since we’re just number. Friends seem to fall away too. I need to learn not to share innermost thoughts with people so they use against me. At this point, i don’t have reasons…just up until it’s time to retire i guess.

  • @Alexandra-fr1rz
    @Alexandra-fr1rz 4 роки тому +52

    Imagine a place where it’s always night and you are holding on faith for a dawn that never comes

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +19

      Perhaps the dawn is just around the corner. Are you reaching out for support?

    • @josejimenaz
      @josejimenaz 4 місяці тому

      Tats why we reach out positively😊

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz 2 роки тому +4

    every waking moment is a war but i realize i more resourceful about surviving so much hell to keep moving forward.

  • @tortoisegamer5804
    @tortoisegamer5804 4 роки тому +49

    I'm coming to the end of my training as a counsellor. As a man who has been conditioned not to show emotions, I still sometimes struggle to show them and, when I do, I can feel ashamed. Your humility when showing your own shows me that I can do the same. I shall remember this when working with my clients. Thank you Douglas.

    • @luguy8347
      @luguy8347 4 роки тому +2

      Tortoise Gamer I encourage and celebrate your success of awareness, best wishes in your chosen profession.

    • @aprilmetz1770
      @aprilmetz1770 3 роки тому

      How are you doing 1 year later?

  • @leonardoandresvetencourtp3869
    @leonardoandresvetencourtp3869 3 роки тому +11

    Sometimes I don't know how I will get out of depression but I try to gather all the hope I can to keep going, and for all of you who are struggling too I want you to know that I love you and you can overcome the pain you're facing

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your encouraging comment

    • @tarathe.creator
      @tarathe.creator 2 роки тому +4

      Love you too ❤

    • @leonardoandresvetencourtp3869
      @leonardoandresvetencourtp3869 2 роки тому +4

      @@tarathe.creator At the end, I did get out of depression, and now I'm certain you all can too, depression too shall pass, as peace and contentment too shall arrive

  • @mila7809
    @mila7809 Рік тому +13

    I don't want to leave my dog 😔 He is the only reason I am here... living hell
    Can't leave him 🐾❤️

  • @NZHeike
    @NZHeike 2 роки тому +5

    We have lots of animals; 2 goats, 3 sheep, 2 horses, 2 cats and one dog. When I went away for one week, one of the cats was really upset and screamed so that my partner was really concerned about the cat's health. The day I came back, the cat was healed. He just missed me so much. I love my animals so much.

  • @Thereal_prettyinblack
    @Thereal_prettyinblack 4 роки тому +9

    All I have valued and cared for were taken away from me by others. 19 years of relationship, work I loved for the first time in my life, friends, love of my life, self respect, belief in my abilities.... I fought hard, but last 2-3 years is a never ending rolling down.
    Only my kids keeps me here. Nothing else. Everything I look at is meaningless, half translucent. It's hard to open my mouth to speak, to raise eyes to look at something. I don't look forward anything.

    • @sana-cm7oc
      @sana-cm7oc 8 місяців тому

      Yep. My family ghosted me because spouse is covert narcissist. Now just waiting until my mom dies. She is the onky reason I am still here.

  • @clairejohnson1059
    @clairejohnson1059 3 роки тому +5

    I’m here right now because of this video. A year later and I just ran across of this video. Thank you

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Claire. I received your email and sent you a reply. Let me know if you received it. Thanks.

  • @BossmanCCrowder1
    @BossmanCCrowder1 4 роки тому +31

    I’m still trying to find my reason to stay alive. I’m in my late 20s, single. So much of my life has been a struggle, I feel it’s all been one huge depressive episode. I can find things that make me happy, but nothing gives me joy. When things get worse I’m so afraid I’m not going to be able to go on. The past couple months have been extremely tough with everything going on in the world. Thanks Doug for the videos.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +9

      Hang in there. The 20s are tough decade. Things get better as you get older. Your best days are yet to come

    • @Frantictoad
      @Frantictoad 3 роки тому +5

      So true what he said. I had such horrible time in my 20s ugghh. Things got so much better once I reached my 30s
      World is a beautiful place to experience

    • @DishantKothia
      @DishantKothia 8 місяців тому

      Did you find one? Are you there?

  • @వంశీ-ఱ7ఞ
    @వంశీ-ఱ7ఞ 4 роки тому +35

    When depressed everything is utter pointless even I know this too shall pass .

  • @Cat-bz7tm
    @Cat-bz7tm 4 роки тому +5

    Quality is in the small things. Sitting in the garden , with a cup of tea, reading a book ,walking in nature, seing the trees and wildlife .

  • @LauraWoods
    @LauraWoods 2 роки тому +3

    When you paused near the end of the video, I finished your sentence. Life has tested me severely many times. Going into my fifth year of treating Lyme, mold, thyroid/adrenal issues, and insomnia while living with my abusive ex husband and disabled son. I searched for help on UA-cam and you were there! Profound thanks! God bless you!

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Laura what Sentence was it that you mentioned

    • @LauraWoods
      @LauraWoods 2 роки тому

      @@DouglasBloch That you hang on minute to minute sometimes.

  • @karentemprendola8806
    @karentemprendola8806 2 місяці тому

    I love your raw emotion and tears you shared. It shows that we are all only human, and we need others to love, listen, and be there for us. You have so much great knowledge to share. This helps me and probably so many others. I want to see my grandchildren only because it is my son's choice that he wants children, and to be there for my pets and loved ones. This alone gives me a purpose to get up in the morning. We really don't realize most of the time how much our family and good friends really need us.

  • @jessicawassung8431
    @jessicawassung8431 4 роки тому +9

    Every day, while I'm getting dressed, I listen to your videos so that I don't have to start my day feeling alone. You have helped me so much. You help me to keep my recovery first and foremost in my mind everyday and be aware of my thoughts and what my brain is doing, and help me to fight back. I'm still only living a half life; my kids don't have the mom that they deserve yet, and my husband is a saint for having to deal with a wife that can only make it out of bed 3 to 5 hours a day. But I haven't given; I keep listening to your videos, I keep getting out of bed, and I keep praying. And seeing your tears today tells me that you truly care about what you're doing here, and now I know that I'm not doing this alone. Thank you so much.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks you for kind words. I've always said that people who suffer from depression are more courageous than the ordinary person, because it takes strength to fight on in spite of the pain. Have you read any of my books?

    • @jessicawassung8431
      @jessicawassung8431 4 роки тому +3

      @@DouglasBloch I haven't yet, and I really, really hope to in the future. I have to say, it doesn't feel so courageous hiding here in my room most of the day, being afraid to leave my home. But I just keep trying to push myself.

    • @genesisperez-caban3350
      @genesisperez-caban3350 4 роки тому

      @@jessicawassung8431 how r u feeling now?

    • @brianw.5230
      @brianw.5230 4 місяці тому

      How are you feeling, Jessica?
      God Bless.

  • @XinTian100
    @XinTian100 3 роки тому +3

    Your presence has made me survived.. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us and for being here.. You are a hero to me.. Thank you from all my heart

  • @jpmcfluffies9451
    @jpmcfluffies9451 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you Doug. I was getting so much better in April and into May and then things took a turn for the worst again. This crap is just not easy. I hope you know how valuable your videos are. You are changing lives. Thanks Doug.

  • @karengriffiths9549
    @karengriffiths9549 4 роки тому +6

    One breath as a time
    I do hope I can get through this episode.
    Am just exhausted I tried to go with it but some days I feel like I'm in a battle with me when I feel dispair frustrated suicidal I'm just tired doug
    Iv cryed that much am exhausted.
    Iv had shingles 12 times so far this year and I have M.E.
    I'd love to get back into my hobbies
    But at the moment all I can do is rest up.
    Thank you doug
    Peace love and light xxx

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +1

      Peace and love to you. Keep reaching out. Keep being courageous. I have a chapter in my new book I would love to send you that I think will help. Send me an email and I will respond

  • @ght0412
    @ght0412 2 роки тому +3

    I know one day I’ll be in an airport, moving to the city of my dreams and think « I’m glad I made it »

  • @VIncentSunflowers
    @VIncentSunflowers 4 роки тому +8

    You're such a kind beacon, Douglas. Thank you for your presence on UA-cam. From my teen years until my early thirties I struggled with my identity and felt unworthly of life. Although I never tried to take my life, the thought honestly plagued me. Long story short, AlAnon and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) helped me find self-worth as well as place my personal issues in manageable order. I am nearly sixty now! I hope everybody here comes to know how valuable they are.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +3

      That's a beautiful testimony. Aren't 12 step groups wonderful?

  • @samikalastaja
    @samikalastaja 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Douglas for your videos. Last week I watched some of them and now I watch this and paused at 1:54 to write down these questions and trying to answer them. People who are reading - don't give up. I'm 44 and I've had struggle with my mental health since the age of 23.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 роки тому +1

      You're welcome. And I agree with your message. Don't give up five minutes before the miracle

  • @veggiemetal7812
    @veggiemetal7812 2 роки тому +5

    The last minute of this video has played on repeat inside my head. Very powerful. It's been a painful week due to a sudden flare up of sciatica, a bad head/chest cold, and typical mental tumultuousness on top of all that...
    You are my rock, Douglas Bloch. 🙏

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  2 роки тому +1

      I'm glad the vet last-minute was helpful. What did I say? Have you heard from Robert

    • @veggiemetal7812
      @veggiemetal7812 2 роки тому

      @@DouglasBloch Yes I heard from Robert. Thanks again for putting me in touch with him. I'm referring to the part when you say "All it takes to survive is to hold on not a day at a time, not an hour or a minute at a time but a breath at a time. If you can do that you will survive whatever you're going through." Plus seeing you get emotional from it makes it feel very relatable to us.

  • @ddog5858
    @ddog5858 4 роки тому +13

    I want to keep living for my family, and also my sweet parents who gave me life and love and I want to honor them and complete the journey successfully

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz 2 роки тому +1

    yes doug life happens very very fast so be consistent about pursuing your dreams.

  • @life5161
    @life5161 3 роки тому +2

    I don't think I'd have made it through these last couple years minus Douglas videos. Thank you again Sir

  • @Sceneuzimd
    @Sceneuzimd 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Douglas. Although this is the first video of yours I've watched, I feel somewhat better. I've found that one of my reasons to keep living is because of my little brother. He is going to turn 7 in December. I want to see him grow, and help him. Even though we fight alot, I really love him. That's why. He would not want to grow up and remember his dead sibling, instead of having them there with him. I'm gonna turn 14 next month, and that seems like something I could look forward to. And that's all. :)

  • @johnmccann8319
    @johnmccann8319 4 роки тому +25

    Just at the end when you got very emotional it showed your humility and humanity.I look foreward to seeing and listening to YOU again Douglas.Keep strong!

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +5

      Thanks John. I was wondering if anybody was going to comment on that. By the way I love that Joni Mitchell painting from her album clouds. Or perhaps it’s a different album.

    • @richardccarrot
      @richardccarrot 4 роки тому +7

      @@DouglasBloch You are a wonderful man Douglas. Thank you for all you do. It upset me to see you upset. Thank you for being here.

    • @user-u7u8b
      @user-u7u8b 4 роки тому +3

      @@richardccarrot I got so upset about it too. I'm sending you so much love, Douglas ❤ And to everyone reading this, I love you guys, we can do it.

  • @mikeh5431
    @mikeh5431 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you Douglas! You have a very calming effect on me. Keep up your great work!

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +6

      That is my intention. I'm working on a new book on suicide prevention called "when it hurts too much to live."

  • @PMW42
    @PMW42 Рік тому +4

    You are so inspirational, Douglas and are very easy to listen to. I purchased your "Healing from Depression" book. I'm already on chapter 10, the first weekend of receiving it. You truly are a God send to many people suffering and are loved and looked up to. Be very proud of yourself. I wish you continued success in all aspects of your life as you enrich so many other lives.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad the book is helpful. Unfortunate only sold about 200 copies a year. I hope that one day it is available to more people

  • @JKRoman
    @JKRoman 4 роки тому +3

    I think this is your best video yet, it’s so true about just taking it a minute and breath at a time. Thank you Doug and I’m so grateful that you are alive. Reason #7- Doug needs to live to make people have hope!

  • @einsteindarwin8756
    @einsteindarwin8756 3 роки тому +3

    Douglas this is one of my favorite videos. Thank you! And our of all the UA-cam channels I’ve seen, this one received the most positive feedback. If you were a restaurant or hotel you would be a 5 star!

  • @rachitjoshi23
    @rachitjoshi23 4 роки тому +6

    Why depression is worst in the morning or when you wake up and gets better and better as the day progress .

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +4

      That is the way that depression cycles

    • @rachitjoshi23
      @rachitjoshi23 4 роки тому

      @@DouglasBloch . Haha 😂. Claire weeks also said the same thing about anxiety 😂. I wish there is some alien technology to cure it. Haha

  • @thomasangelo4629
    @thomasangelo4629 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you I need it to hear this

  • @mandieeleaver3321
    @mandieeleaver3321 2 місяці тому

    So many people have sad moments. I’m having a sad moment. Thank you for the good information. It’s important to remember.

  • @steffc6914
    @steffc6914 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you Douglas, your channel saved my life. Thank you for being here ❤

  • @k.ravishankar5063
    @k.ravishankar5063 4 роки тому +6

    Thanks Douglas. Hope you are doing well 😊

  • @blakeparker6588
    @blakeparker6588 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks Douglas! I've been suffering from Anxiety for 3 years. This video really helps.

  • @wordscaninspire114
    @wordscaninspire114 4 роки тому +3

    Awe bless you Douglas for not missing a day xxxx 💚

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz Рік тому +1

    Memories bout goin to fine dining places or restaurants keeps me alive

  • @riverjao
    @riverjao 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much for your videos Doug! I’m a father, husband, and pastor who has chronic back problems which cause suicidal depression and incessant anxiety attacks. I’m currently on Lexapro which has helped tremendously with anxiety attacks and quite a bit with depression. I watch your videos from time to time and I really appreciate all you do to help people. Today was a rough day and your videos have helped me a lot! Thanks 🙏

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +2

      You're more than welcome. What part of the world do you live in?

    • @riverjao
      @riverjao 4 роки тому +1

      Douglas Bloch I’m originally from TN but I’ve lived in Kalamazoo, MI since 2013.

    • @brianw.5230
      @brianw.5230 4 місяці тому

      ​@@riverjaoHow are you feeling now?
      I'll pray for you. God Bless.

  • @kristinLB
    @kristinLB День тому

    I suffered from depression from a teen. I’m now 57. I did a lot of inner work and healed my depression for over 10 years I was truly and internally joyful. But since the election i had a major panic attack and I am full of doom. That’s how i just came across this man and his podcast. Sad to hear of his passing. I will listen and his work will live on.

  • @EMC-08
    @EMC-08 3 роки тому +2

    Douglas thank you so much! Your videos are helping as I go through this 6th round of relapse. But you give me so much hope and inspiration!! I always try to tell myself like you always say ...... “this too shall pass!” Take care Douglas, see you on the next live chat!!

  • @colinbrown1351
    @colinbrown1351 4 роки тому +4

    i will survived just to show my critics i CAN do it one day at a time

  • @luguy8347
    @luguy8347 4 роки тому +3

    Oh Douglas......❤️❤️❤️ So well spoken, straight from the heart, that’s what makes you so special. Thank you.

  • @naturesrhythm8506
    @naturesrhythm8506 4 роки тому +9

    Bless you Douglas, I hope you're doing okay in these strange times

  • @roxyskittens
    @roxyskittens 4 роки тому +6

    Excellent video! I'm so glad you are here, you are invaluable!
    Sending you hugs and love! 🤗😊

  • @Lauren-mz2dh
    @Lauren-mz2dh Рік тому

    Wow this is unbelievably comforting. Feel I’m in the room with you. What a blessing you are happy to have found your videos

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  Рік тому

      I’m very glad my videos have been helpful to you

  • @plantxarmybtsgrowth5776
    @plantxarmybtsgrowth5776 4 роки тому +7

    Thankyou for this I’ve survived my tw suicidal episodes as well and I’m doing much better thanks to many things including what you do Thankyou so much 👏🏻💛

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +3

      If you have survived a suicidal episode perhaps you might be interested in looking at my manuscript of my new book on suicide prevention. I write about tools and coping strategies and I'm looking for people who have been suicidal to give me feedback on whether or not the information is helpful. If you would like me to email you a few chapters please email me, douglasbloch@gmail.com

    • @plantxarmybtsgrowth5776
      @plantxarmybtsgrowth5776 4 роки тому +1

      Douglas Bloch yeah absolutely I’ll give you my email!

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +1

      Are you going to email it to me or simply place it here

    • @plantxarmybtsgrowth5776
      @plantxarmybtsgrowth5776 4 роки тому

      Douglas Bloch Hi! I believe my email went through if not I can send it through again!😊👍🏻

  • @stopkafirophobia
    @stopkafirophobia 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful video, Douglas. You really add a unique and personal human touch to your mental health videos. Some great practical solutions in this video too! Keep on truckin’, and know that you are a loved man, Douglas Bloch! ❤️

  • @tritonefreeze4058
    @tritonefreeze4058 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video, Douglas. I will try to go one breath at a time and focus on things to look forward to in the coming weeks. Stay well sir.

  • @Joe_Parmesan
    @Joe_Parmesan Рік тому +2

    What if none of this applies? I drove away all family and friends, don't have pets, don't really look forward to anything. Even after a year of having a general upswing (work, school, working out, good diet, consistent sleep schedule, etc.), I've fallen back down to a pit of no hope. What's next? Why stay?

  • @megg.1610
    @megg.1610 3 роки тому +3

    I’m really enjoying your videos! I feel more hopeful and inspired now. Thank You!

  • @miriamcedillo4431
    @miriamcedillo4431 Рік тому +1

    God Bless You Dr. Bloch! Personally I harbor a somewhat perverted sense of 'Pride' in not really having a good reason to stay alive!...Yet I do! Being alone in my 70s now, with no loved ones and only a few distant cousins that I don't contact that often because they have their own busy lives and families to care for, only the last two reasons you listed above; to experience the Future, and to enjoy the little things in life, would probably apply to me. Here's a reason I think few would ever had listed, thought I'm sure I'm not the only who uses the following reason to stay alive. About 8 years ago I suffered both a Pulmonary Embolism and a resulting heart attack on the same day. I think the only reason I survived this devastating medical crisis combo is that I was in a hospital parking lot, to visit my dying father in an end-of-life care ward there, and was assisted to Emergency by kind visitors who noticed my distress. To make a long story short, while I was recovering I thought, "Why did God keep me alive?" To my way of thinking, of ALL the people who was dying or close to death that same day, who deserved to live for all the reasons you listed, but unfortunately did die, why did HE keep me alive? The last person I truly loved, and cared for, for the last 18 years of his life, was dying (he passed while I was still in Intensive Care). I invested so much of my life in taking care of him that I really didn't know what to do with my life after he was gone. But, as I thought about it more, the only logic I could see from it was that "God'; Creative Source; All-That-Is, etc. MUST have had a reason for me to stay alive. So 'Alive' I will stay, just to see, day by day, what is happening to this World and my Fellow Man...and hoping for a "Happy End' for us all.

  • @Gumsheils
    @Gumsheils 4 роки тому +9

    Reading scripture is very helpful, it helps put things into perspective. As Jesus said 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. (John 15:18-19). So Jesus proves any dislike by the world is not personal its just because a person is behaving a way that the world doesn't like.

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz 2 роки тому +1

    another amazing way is to look at extraordinary videos and determination memories of your past tat can help u through so much hell

  • @coffeebunnyxo
    @coffeebunnyxo 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you Douglas. Such an uplifting video. Great advice as always. I nearly cried when you cried too! You have come so far and I hope I get there too

  • @meghanwilcox5453
    @meghanwilcox5453 4 роки тому +1

    Dude I love your channel! I love how honest and vulnerable you are! It’s actually comforting to know that a psychologist has felt these feelings too. Thanks for all your advice!

  • @catmando4448
    @catmando4448 4 роки тому +3

    Yes, one breath at a time. It sounds like it may help me. Thank you, Douglas.

  • @marianocimmino9939
    @marianocimmino9939 4 роки тому +3

    God bless you Doug. You're a beautiful soul!

  • @PhilWard-v7o
    @PhilWard-v7o 4 місяці тому

    Douglas the reason for you to stay alive is for all the wonderful assistance, advice and help you offer in guiding us who suffer. I send you much gratitude for all you do and for the help you have offered me.

  • @analiunajar857
    @analiunajar857 4 роки тому +1

    Douglas, you are a big inspiration! Your videos are super helpful. Life is worthy for people like you!

  • @youtubeneedsfix
    @youtubeneedsfix 4 місяці тому

    This was helpful. Thank you for sharing this one and good luck for future ones.

  • @gaellemaz3727
    @gaellemaz3727 4 роки тому +1

    My best friend was Cannelle. She was a beautiful dog. She passed away last summer at the good old age of 13 years old. It took me weeks to get over her death and still when I think of her, I get emotional. She gave me unconditional love. A year before she passed away, I had rescued a little terrier mixed (a little male). He is now my companion. I also rescued a little black cat who had been abandoned by its mother. He too is my friend. He is the feral cat who meows at my window every morning because, he wants to come in. I am allergic to cats but I let him in. I prefer the company of animals to the company of humans. I have made my home a "human-free zone". It is going to stay that way.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому

      Like many others kind of you have discovered the healing power of pets

  • @astridriver
    @astridriver 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, Douglas

  • @jemgem9593
    @jemgem9593 4 роки тому +3

    Bless you and thank you Douglas. What a wonderful, perfect, practical video. So helpful, useful, meaningful, and true 💙☀️💙☀️

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому

      You are welcome. Did you get my email about sending in the chess problem?

  • @dianawatson-speakingseed751
    @dianawatson-speakingseed751 9 місяців тому

    Thank you, Doug! You are an amazing, wonderful human being.

  • @pmbluemoon
    @pmbluemoon 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Doug *SUBSCRIBER HUGS* 🥰 I'm still here partly because of you as well. I enjoy your videos, your jokes/funnies at the beginning of your videos as well, sometimes you're the only one who can make me smile! I appreciate that you are here 🤗

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much. Nice to here from you Chris.

  • @epicmage82
    @epicmage82 3 роки тому +2

    Oh sweet a list of 5 things I don't have nice. Staying alive a breath at a time is about right. Whenever I here someone say things will get better always makes me so angry. I've been told this for 30 years. Yeah for some things get better. Some of us are just broken into small pieces that there's no putting ourselves together again.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 роки тому +1

      When I was suicidal, I could not think of any reasons to stay alive. However, there were some reasons that I did not want to die, such as the fear of death or not wanting to who people who would be left behind. Here is a link from my new website that lists reasons not to die instead of reasons to stay alive. Let me know if you can identify with any of them. I hope you can. www.overcomingsuicidalpain.com/home/reasons-to-stay-alive/reasons-not-to-make-an-attempt-2/

  • @Mma-Guy
    @Mma-Guy 2 роки тому +1

    I just have no friend left Doug, I don't want to be alone anymore, being as alone as I am makes life not worth living
    Ether way I still appreciate your videos

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  2 роки тому +1

      Have you thought about reaching out to a therapist for joining support groups. Or maybe even joining a club or taking a class. These are ways that you can meet people. Having a counselor can be very helpful and supportive. I encourage you to reach out if you can

    • @Mma-Guy
      @Mma-Guy 2 роки тому

      @@DouglasBloch I did martial arts which really was the spark to my life, something happened the last time I was at a new gym and I never felt comfortable, or right to go back there. Maybe I need to find a new gym, but I just took it as it was that part of my life ending because I never had the motivation or want to go to another gym, but yes I need some form of group. Thank you

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  2 роки тому +1

      I suggest you try another gym. You might have a different experience. Also if you go to the website of the national alliance on mental illness you might be able to find support groups in your area. nami.org you might also want to look at the website of the Depression bipolar support alliance

  • @9facts661
    @9facts661 4 роки тому +23

    Yeah I'm 18 and ive attempted suicide several times im trying to fight it though

    • @hogarthay
      @hogarthay 4 роки тому +12

      I`m sorry for your pain Isaiah. I am going through a depression at the moment and the pain is so difficult. Please accept my love and best wishes

    • @VanessaParedes
      @VanessaParedes 4 роки тому +9

      Fight Isaiah. Trust me, you're worth it

    • @9facts661
      @9facts661 4 роки тому +5

      @@hogarthay same to you frank if I can fight it so can you I'm not perfect but we can get through it

    • @AlexisLynn10
      @AlexisLynn10 4 роки тому +3

      Love and healing to all of you ❤

    • @9facts661
      @9facts661 4 роки тому +2

      @@VanessaParedes thank you Vanessa😊

  • @shiaaboi4282
    @shiaaboi4282 3 роки тому +2

    And they say everything happens for a reason but sometimes I feel like I see no reason why some things are happening in my life.

  • @k.ravishankar5063
    @k.ravishankar5063 4 роки тому +2

    Douglas. U r a brave soul.became little emotional.dont worry

  • @HeWhoFlewFromInwood
    @HeWhoFlewFromInwood 3 роки тому +3

    I no longer have any pets, any friends or any family that I’m close to. Many people have hated me even though I’m an empathic nice person. Humanity is quite insane and I’ve been here for some reason that is no longer worth staying for so I wait for my soul group to take me home but why can’t I decide to make the decision myself rather than waiting like a fool?

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 роки тому +1

      I'm sorry that you're in pain and are feeling so isolated. Do you have a counselor or therapist to talk to you about your situation?

  • @Poemeloentje3310
    @Poemeloentje3310 Рік тому

    The painting behing you is really beautiful. A path forward and light ahead. 😍

  • @unknownname9893
    @unknownname9893 4 роки тому +3

    cured my depression thank you

  • @Olokunslove777
    @Olokunslove777 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video. I’m going through a very very hard time and I’m just trying to make
    It. I will try this out.

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz 3 роки тому +2

    biking around a nice neighborhood might help with nice trees and nature

  • @graciegomez9416
    @graciegomez9416 4 роки тому +1

    I appreciate you so much Douglas. Thank you.

  • @euanelliott3613
    @euanelliott3613 4 роки тому +3

    When one considers how much a funeral costs these days, it's a pretty good argument for hanging around.
    (A little light entertainment).

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz 2 роки тому +1

    i want to live for the library wealth of knowledge and wisdom there

  • @JD-rn8er
    @JD-rn8er 4 роки тому

    Douglas, May you be happy. May you be well. May you be safe. May you be peaceful and at ease. A Blessing for you and all you do for others.

  • @TheRriley7
    @TheRriley7 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for your vulnerability and transparency. You are doing a great work.❤

  • @junkoenoshima2756
    @junkoenoshima2756 3 роки тому +2

    The problem for me is I can't figure out what the problem is and I don't know how to approach somebody about it yet I won't be able to figure out what the problem is without telling anybody

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 роки тому +2

      Why not go to a therapist or psychiatrist and talk to them about what is bothering you?

  • @galacticgirl2286
    @galacticgirl2286 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you Douglas! As both a new therapist, and one who struggles with depression and anxiety - this information is invaluable! So funny I was just talking about Viktor Frankl - and the girl who spoke of "those three" the tiny leafs she could see from her window. Thanks again - look forward to reading your work!💚

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому

      Who is the girl who spoke of those tiny leafs. Was she in Victor Frankl's book? Are you thinking of reading my book healing from depression?

  • @josejimenaz
    @josejimenaz Рік тому

    A smart way of answering tat question ask yourself where wat who do you see myself happily ever after.

  • @clairebear2975
    @clairebear2975 2 роки тому

    Thank you Douglas, I hope you are well. You have helped me today. God bless,

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome. Nice to hear from you again

    • @clairebear2975
      @clairebear2975 2 роки тому

      @@DouglasBloch bless you, yep i have had a relapse. Was doing so well, but many hard stressors the last four months, all came together. I cant tell you how much your video helped me. Truely. You are a God Send. Bless you, and hope you are well. Hugs x

  • @BellydancingAmazon
    @BellydancingAmazon 2 роки тому +2

    For me its definitely my dogs that keep me going.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  2 роки тому

      Yes, that is very common for a pet to be a reason to stay alive

  • @quintenbruggink1595
    @quintenbruggink1595 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all the videos you, have made and still make

  • @johnmccann8319
    @johnmccann8319 4 роки тому +2

    Good one about Italy!Thank you Douglas.

  • @chanphoieng1650
    @chanphoieng1650 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for your advice. such very valuable. Sometimes, I feel that way but at the moment, my mind snapped back to the positive and good things. Like one side of my shoulders is a devil and the other side is angel/spirit ancestors.

  • @aioki_uchiha
    @aioki_uchiha 4 роки тому +1

    I love you Doug!!! Thank you for all the hope ur giving me ♥️ the antidepressants are starting to help me, but i still have down moments and then i reach out to ur beautiful videos full of hope! When i saw u get emotional i felt it, u sure are one hell of a strong warrior! I look up to you and that makes me believe i will survive! ♥️

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks Valentina. I love your name. You will survive. Keep setting the intention to heal and reaching out for support. You might want to look at my video called setting the intention to heal

    • @aioki_uchiha
      @aioki_uchiha 4 роки тому

      Douglas Bloch I’ve watched it so many times ♥️ it’s in my favorites 😊 You are truly a hero to me and such an amazing person, i hope someday i find a man like you! Hope u are well and thank you for doing all this work to save us and teach us how to handle these difficult moments in life! Your mission is appreciated and highly valued ♥️

  • @Dead00017
    @Dead00017 Рік тому +1

    I never thought I'd be searching for this kind of video:'\ ....i dont know what is the purpose of life anymore ugh
    So young yet my life so hard
    (Thanks sir!)

  • @Wyliedoodle
    @Wyliedoodle 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Douglas

  • @k.ravishankar5063
    @k.ravishankar5063 4 роки тому

    Without a reason people Will perish.Thanks Douglas

  • @pianonites
    @pianonites 4 роки тому +1

    Living is difficult for people with mental health issues . I think that support it absolutely key here. The more resources you have around you, the better your chances, in fact the certain your chances are of surviving. Unfortunately, not everyone survives happily, but it is better than the carnage presented by the alternative. Good luck everyone.

  • @einsteindarwin8756
    @einsteindarwin8756 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you! Bless you!🙏🏾

  • @JL-re1rx
    @JL-re1rx Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing Douglas !

  • @blackblack697
    @blackblack697 4 роки тому +3

    I don’t have any reason to live I’m homeless jobless no children no family no friends no relationship no one cares about me and someone stole my dog there’s no reason for me to live. I’ve already attempted suicide 3xs and was unsuccessful I’ve been diagnosed with MDD anxiety which comes along with panic attacks I’m also Bipolar 2 and suicidal tendencies I’m a hopeless person

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 роки тому +3

      I'm sorry to hear you are in so much suffering. Is there anybody you can talk to about your pain. In Portland there is free and low cost Counseling