A Reason for Hope During Hard Times
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- In this video, author and depression counselor Douglas Bloch talks about the principle of death and rebirth, how it manifested in his depression recovery, and how it can manifest in the life of anyone who is going through a major depressive episode.
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Douglas I just want you to know you have been a true inspiration. I found you by chance googling suicide and came across your website. Your story was so identical to mine with having an adverse reaction to an antidepressant that sent me into a two year hell of depression and anxiety. Since then I've purchased your book , watch your videos. I'm still struggling on the medicine merry go round and even a round of TMS therapy, but your story and experiences and support has given me hope to keep going . I think you and Noah should be commended for helping so many people. Thankyou and God bless you. James
Thanks for your kind words. Keep on hanging in there. As I say in my memoir, "When Going Through Hell … Don't Stop!"
Douglas Bloch That's my favorite quote of yours! I use it all the time.
That quote is derived from a favorite quote of Winston Churchill's, "When Going Through Hell..Keep Going." A minister I know substituted "Don't Stop" for Keep Going. I liked the change and have been using that phrase ever since.
Hi James
Have you ever fully received from depression?
@@azeminasuljic1558 unfortunately no- I suffer with severe neurological issues for over 8 years now doctors can’t seem to figure out nor will any admit it was medication damage
Douglas, I just can't stop watching this video of yours. I am in the 4th month of my greatest, darkest depression episode of my life. I recently started to feel better day by day - I think my medication started working - and these thoughts are giving me strenght and hope, that after this sad and dark chapter of my life, a New, bright and happy chapter awaits for me. I wish you the Best.
How is it going big dog? Hope your are feeling better now. Don't lose hope, you will be restored! 🤝🍀
Man you look really healthy and good in this, each video you just look better and better. It is truly inspiring to watch. Know that people like you bring so much hope to people who have none. Keep it up
Thanks for your encouragement.
You helped me so greatly about five years ago. I had a really bad year, psychologically .. I am happy to have rediscovered your talks again even though I am doing very well. Your talks are still so helpful and valuable ! Thank you so much for the depth, thought, effort and time you put into them. 🙏
If only took 3 months I would love to believe that in such a short I Will be un a better place...but I'm so down it Will take years to be ok but Your videos are a great help I've been watching them this week and I feel a little bit more motivated to start again
Your thoughts are always an inspiration. There are many times when we all decent into the dark night of the soul, when it appears our troubles will never end, but then like you said, Hope is the spring time of the soul. We will will hope on with all our strength.
Thankyou Douglas, hope springs eternal, all you do is much appreciated ❤
Thank you, and I’m glad the video is helpful
Thank you Douglas for all you do for those suffering from depression and suicidal ideology. You help me get through each day. I hope you are well
I appreciate your participation in the channel. Have you ever thought of doing long-distance coaching?
Douglas your videos and your book “When Going Through Hell Don’t Stop” are such a source of hope and comfort to me. Your story continues to inspire me. Thank you for your work. 💜
+thank you for your kind words the book When going through hell don't stop has been updated with a 12 week recovery program. The book is called Healing From Depression. Have you heard of it? Awesome Mom
Douglas Bloch I have seen it referenced on your channel but didn’t realize it was a companion to the other book. I will have to visit your website or Amazon. It sounds like it would be very helpful- especially since I’m having a challenging time right now. Thank you for the info. 😊
+ yes, I think the book would be helpful. It is only $10 on Kindle and you can download a free app tAwesome Mom
Whatever you said is true from my experience as well.. unfortunately when you in the hell of a major depressive episode ... its really goddamn hard ... and u count the days and that specific day never seems to come
I saw that you were in a depressive mood or some kind of relapse again on your live chat. This actually makes me feel hopeless. Even if I don't have depression I have crippling anxiety most of the time and the heights are also filled with a background anxiety and darkness. I don't know how to appreciate this.
Edit: Well, I am actually chronically depressed, I have a low grade depression all the time.
Your Chanel content is wonderful, you can't even imagine how helpful it has been to me and so many others. Thank you Douglas.
Thank you for your kind words. Also,, I wanted to let you know about a crowdfunding site that I have started in order to help me continue to create these videos. Please feel no obligation to contribute, but if you would like to take a look, here is the website.
www.patreon.com/douglasbloch
One of the most inspirational videos you’ve made Doug! Powerful!
Thank you Douglas! I have 2 of your books When Going Through Hell Don't Stop and Words That Heal. They have really helped me going through depression and anxiety. I am not well yet but I have faith that I will see the light in God's timing. Thanks so much for using biblical scriptures. May God continue to bless you as you have blessed others going through mental health issues. I did go through 36 treatments of TMS and helped a little but did not help my anxiety.
Thanks. You might want to know that when going through Hell don't stop has been made into an audiobook, and I have already published the first five episodes on this channel. You might want to start listening to them. The person who reads the book is awesome
Thank you Douglas for your commitment to this channel. Its clearer helping many of us. Im going to attempt coming off my meds after 18 years. I realise no doctor has ever suggested it. Im doing with professional guidance etc so wish me luck.
@Douglas Bloch I just found your videos , I am very thankful I did. I feel so hopeless, unable to walk in pain, and in wheelchair, no help, alone, after trying n holding onto hope clinging to Gods word, so long, with no changes I feel finally ready to give up. Then your video gave hope ...when you brought up JOB from bible I knew.. I must keep on going. I've always said I'm the female version of JOB, so I will keep going until my holy lord & Savior calls me home. Thank you for what you give thru your videos...HOPE. God Bless you Sir.
Thanks for your kind words. I have a number of different videos about hope which you might also enjoy.
Thank you so much Douglas for once again helping me gain a new, hopeful perspective though your excellent series of video clips as well as your books.
You are more them welcome. Best wishes on your healing journey.
This was an extra Special Video, when you brought up the subject of Job, it really hit me. However the real light has not risen for me. I do hold on for hope, however I seem to get 4 steps forward, yet end up 14 steps back. As hard as I look forward to a great day, An issue will pop up, whether it is a friend to bring me down, or an issue in my home. I then find it hard to return to my good day. I do try to stay away from negativity on TV with the hatred spewed daily, this is a must for me. At any rate Douglas, thanks once more, for the person you are,, and the positive you try to spell out,, with a peaceful style of your own.
Thanks Joey. You have my color chart that says self-care activities to improve your mood?
Having Hope is so important. Thanks! Very Positive
Yes it is. I am glad that you liked it. Look for my new video "You Can Be Restored" which will be published on Christmas Day.
Actually, I may publish it the day after Christmas.
This was beautifully written. What stood out to me is the Phoenix. I wasn’t aware the heroic beast built and rose from its very own funeral pyre. Wow! I’ll chew on that. And the all beautifully illustrated quotations.....Thank you for your hard work for us; much appreciated and needed today.
You are welcome
Thanks Douglas for these videos. I am now in my worst depression and anxiety for a long time,with suicidal thoughts and attempts too. I have been on psychiatrists meds for nearly 20 years, and now they are not working anymore for me. I feel desperate.
I wish you peace ❤
all of these stories are my story too. thank you.
My heartfelt thanks for your words!
You are welcome.
Thank You very much!So much hope!Hope!Hope!
Thanks. Hope is a good thing.
Hi Douglas. I enjoyed this episode. I will be starting my ECT journey in a few weeks and am hopeful that this will be the light switch that brings back my lust for life. Depression is so cruel. Cheers.
I don't know if you watched my video, but I had ECT in January of 2016, and it brought me out of a severe depression.
@@DouglasBloch I am indeed so happy that you made your way back to the light. I have been dysthymic my entire 46 year old life and diagnosed with MDD at 40. Deep down I know that life is worth living, but for some reason my brain needs to be reminded of that. 🤞🏻
Yes, we all need reminding. I am 72 years old and I was diagnosed with dysthymia at the age of 18. And yet, with the right support and self-care tools one can lead a reasonably good life
Douglas you give me hope at the moment i am teribly down i still work ready for retirment im sixty five you give me hope i am rideled with guilt deppression and anxiety most people say im an ok person to bad i dont see this sometimes i wish i wasnt around i feel empty i have been like this since young i have my ups and downs i thought drugs would numb me but no more i will be seeing a councellor i hope this will be ok. Thanks again you and noha give me hope. Thanks again. Cliff australia
You’re welcome. I have a lot of connections with Australia, including two people whom I do long distance coaching with.
Cliff
Douglas, I am thrilled you mention the author (Sir) Laurence VanderPost.
I can attest to how dangerous it is to be on depression meds while driving. I was once on a combination of Zoloft and Serzone, and on that fateful day, got into a huge argument with my boss (also my dad) and got fired. I spent the next few hours driving around in a daze, and how I made it home in one piece is nothing short of a miracle. Fast forward a year later, and I read a study online about a link between Serzone and damaged heart valves, so I quit that stuff and went off my meds cold turkey. I somehow tolerated that, but I wouldn't recommend quitting depression meds cold turkey for everyone. I think the sheer will to survive and keep going helped me immensely.
THANK YOU MR. DOUGLAS GOD BLESS YOU I AM GOING THROUGH WITH ANXIETY JUST THE THOUGHT THAT YOU ARE SUCH A BELIEVER IN CHRIST HELPS SO MUCH. ..
YOU ARE A LIVING HOPE AND TESTIMONY TO ME AND THE WORLD.
You are welcome.
You are welcome. I'm glad the videos are helpful.
I'm hanging on to my dear life haha ! 🙏🏼❤
keep hanging in there.
Thank you ❤
Thank you Douglas for another helpful video. All the best 🌞
You’re welcome
going back to nostalgic movies n tv shows especially the end cedits can give hope.
Thanks Douglas
It's been a rough day for me, Doug, in not seeing how I can go on
I understand. I have been there many times. But we never know what the next day will bring. A year ago I was in the abyss, but now I am doing well. What kinds of treatment and support are you receiving right now?
Douglas Bloch not much. But I did go back and live with my parents temporarily. They are somewhat helpful.
I hope you can find a therapist and maybe a support group.
@@daniiiakasha1436 Douglas is amazing and so helpful,,Also Try looking up Erckhart Tolle, The Power of Now, He helps you stay present when all is to much for you and takes your thoughts away,,
I needed to see this thanks for your work Douglas.
Hi Douglas I just found you and am so glad I did. My situation seems hopeless sometimes. I was diagnosed with a brain tumor on the front left lobe. I'm so grateful that my doctors believe it is non cancerous but I will never call it benign because it causes me so many issues and is destroying my life. This part of the brain controls your anxiety and depression and personality. My symptoms are so bad and my neurologist has me on many meds but I'm so depressed and full of anxiety. How can one overcome this if a tumor is pushing on that area? They will not remove it at this time because of risks so I'm on a "wait and watch." I feel like I have lost so much of me. I had an awesome career and now am on medical leave and every little small thing pushes me over the edge and I breakdown. But lately I just feel like I'm in complete darkness. Any advice is so greatly appreciated. Thank you
Thanks for writing. I don't know how much the tumor on your left frontal lobe is affecting your symptoms of anxiety and depression. I will ask my psychiatrist for his opinion. While you can't control what the tumor may or may not be doing, you can control the way you respond to your symptoms. I have outlined a recovery program in my book Healing From Depression: 12 Weeks to a Better Mood. www.healingfromdepression.com/bloch-hell-toc.htm Of course, there are other good books out there. In addition, I do long distance mental health coaching. This link will tell you about the service. healingfromdepression.com/blog/mental-health-coaching/ If your situation is bad enough, you can always be evaluated for ECT.
I trust that there is a way for you to feel better. Look at this RUclips video I made on a reason for hope. ruclips.net/video/3cZDnzfmebI/видео.html
I would be glad to work with you if you would like to try out my program..
Thank you for your encouraging words... I too am hanging in there with all my might....
Keep hanging in there and being patient. Things will shift.
I hope that they have shifted by now.
Thank you Douglas 🙏💚🌱
You are an amazing person Douglas
Thanks
That is beautiful Doug! ❤💜💛💚💙
Thanks for the lovely hearts
Great and helpful video Doug. I've struggled with suicidal depression and horrible anxiety for decades. I've been on psych meds for 30 years. I'm afraid of ECT as many people who have had it complain of memory loss. I've done therapy for years and have 3 different anxiety disorders. So I really need some hope. I'm about ready to throw in the towel. But this video helped. Thanks
And how are you now?
@@raulleitao8865 thanks for asking. I still struggle, but better for now.
@@joho9815 I still struggle too, but in this third relapse I am having now, meds are not helping very much. 😔
@@raulleitao8865 I'm sorry to hear that! Is there anything that does seem to help??
I’m fluctuating in my decision making.
I do appreciate your video’s
Thank you! I was just hoping that theory is true. I can’t see how in my situation it’s possible. Thanks for giving me some hope.
Things do get better even if we don't think they will. Sometimes the change can happen overnight or even a few days. My spiritual healing in 1997 Took Pl. within 72 hours. In my breakdown in 2015 it took longer, as it was gradual but noticeable.
You make it sound so easy. I’ve been in this hell off and mostly on for over 40 years. I used to be a faithful follower of God, but never experiencing freedom from hell. I no longer believe
These videos are reallly good. They are inspiring
Thank you.
Thank you Douglas 😎
You’re welcome.
Thank you Douglas.
Your videos really help me.
I'm glad that the videos are helpful. And here is another video on overcoming hopelessness that I just published this week.
ruclips.net/video/tmWXxdTloZM/видео.html
Very helpful , Thanks Douglas
Thank you so much for the video. It did its purpose giving me some hope that i can survive one more day and maybe work for a better tomorrow. I felt a bit stronger to carry on with my dreams no matter how impossible everyone is saying they are. Gonna keep it up for a bit.:)
I’m glad the video was helpful. You can also join my live chats every Sunday at 12 noon Pacific time. Are you subscribed to the channel?
Douglas Bloch yes I am:).
Emma Johnson hang in there emma im going thru a lot of thinking pain listen to doug he gives me insperation. Cliff australia
Thank You for this Vlog I'm so glad I found your channel today!
I hope you enjoy some other videos. I do a live chat every Sunday at noon Pacific time. Just show up to my channel and click on a link to join us in the conversation. My video Channel website is ruclips.net/user/healingdepression
Thank you for inspiring me 🥺
you are welcome.
Thank you so much sir!
You are welcome
Thankyou for this.
You are welcome.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
You’re welcome.
Thanks for helpful advice
You are welcome.
I believe that having a partner for your on say or wife helps get through depression sometimes to have that support some of us have been single for so long like myself even though I know I'm a good woman Society these days it's very difficult to find a partner who is true and who will love me for who I am and not try to use me. This video is very helpful it just goes to show that circumstances can change any time
Yes they can. And I have also seen this occur in relationships. The best way to meet new people is to do something with the similar interests, such as taking a class, joining a book club, or going to meet up groups. Of course there is always dating online which some people have used successfully. I would start by affirming that you love yourself the way you are and really see if you can feel that.
I can relate so much. You are not alone I struggle with the same thoughts and feelings. Glad YOU are here friend.
Splendid quotation.
Thank you.
Hearing regional country music spanish or english in nostalgic prosperous times can give u hope n happiness
Music is very powerful for healing emotions
Thank you for your inspiring message
You are welcome
Excellent video!
I'm glad you found it helpful
ThankuDouglas!
I live u mr douglas
If I didn't have a little girl, and the guilt of leaving her without a father, I'd be dead already. Recently I've started to think that me being alive is passing on my negativity and self loathing to her, and that if I don't do something then she will become like me.Recently i've been thinking that the best thing I could do is remove myself. I don't want to wake up tomorrow.
I'm sorry that you are in so much pain. I am glad that your girl is anchoring you to life. You can learn to release your self-loathing. What kinds of therapies or medications have you tried?
At least you got a kid..I am 55 I got nothing--no kid, no job, no home, no family, wife, kids, girlfriend..nothing.....scary af
As always inspirational
hearing scottish bagpipes amazing grace hymn is a gud way to hope through bad times
Thank you so much for these videos. Very helpful
You are welcome.
Have you done anything on the effects of pornography on depression?
No, but that would be a very good video. Do you know of any studies?
There seem to be correlation between viewing porn and depression although the evidence is not definitive. It is always hard to determine exactly what has triggered the depression. It seems to be the case of the chicken or the egg; which came first. But there seems to be a lot of studies going on right now. www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/inside-porn-addiction/201111/can-pornography-trigger-depression
This guy has interesting videos ruclips.net/video/iZOGVKyPa5I/видео.html
Thank you Doug
You're welcome
Thank you for the hope
You are welcome
That did give me hope
Thank you.
The following quotation refers to dealing with depression, " If you don't fight for yourself, then fight for the hopes of others.."
- a wise old man
I believe u that the darkness eventually lifts but I question if it's worth waiting for especially if the depression is chronic and u know another episode can strike at anytime
That is a good question. The key is to find enough joy in between episodes to make it worthwhile. You can also increase the length of time between episodes. That is what my recovery program is all about. To learn more, feel free to visit my website-- healingfromdepression.com
Assisted suicide is the way to go..The Europeans offer this for tinnitus and other chronic, incurable conditions that ruin life and place severe limitations on our life..The Europeans are much more enlightened about such matters..It's like the old Kenny Rogers song, "You got to know when to fold".
I live your optimistic points. Being stuck in poverty is an eventual death sentence anyway.
🌹 🌹Very helpful reminder I keep forgetting 🌹
thank God
It's always darkest before the dawn.
You betcha
Having lived with depression alll my life and releasing what a mess my life is, is living in denial easier than facing reality? I can't handle life.
I was dating a woman that was cheating behind my back with a married coworker of hers. That hit me every hard. My heart was shattered, but that wasn't the hardest thing that hit me. My mother died. That destroyed all hope in my life. Now I'm shattered and lost all hope in life. I feel like life is not worth living anymore. I been having suicidal thoughts. I'm so down 😭.
I understand. Life has put me in a mental hospital a number of times. But people are resilient. Have you reached out for any grief counseling. It can be very helpful
@@DouglasBloch I have talked to a priest, but that helped me just a little. I went to a therapist, but there I was put on a waiting list.
Thank you for sharing
You are welcome. I hope the video was helpful
Thank you,
Thanks
God bless you!
Thank you.
what's your opinion on people who really succeded at commiting suicide my uncle did and so did my grandmother's sister and a friend of mine her husband did ? I know they say god never gives you more than you can handle .but that's just a made up quote .it's very confusing how the mind works .
Suicide is a mystery, but this I believe. Most people don't really want to kill themselves-they just want to stop the pain. It has been my experience that when people are given the right kind and amount of support, they make it through to the other side. But some folks don't get the support, or they can't hang there long enough. I'm thankful that i was able to.
Douglas Bloch yes I agree
No one can know another's pain or losses or struggles..For some of us ending our lives is 110% the best thing..At some point the endless suffering gets ridiculous and some of us have to make a final exit.
That’s a quote from the Bible: “God won’t give you more than you can handle but will provide a way of escape,” in referring to temptation.
@@DouglasBloch Happy YOU are here friend. I need to keep PUSHING also. Thanks for the good positive work.
U should quote about a famous philosophy quote about hoping against darkness like state racism and evil biology crisis
I find the ocean o rlake isa calming place to go for one ewho likesto feel better.
Douglas do you work one on one with people?
I did it one time but not recently. If you go to the website "Psychology Today find a therapist" you can find a lot of good counselors
...i hope so ❤️🌹
What's the difference between hope and wishful thinking?
I think it’s wishful thinking you don’t really have a lot of intention for the result to happen but we hope you do want the Result to happen very much
How did you afford to buy a home working a part time job? Thanks for the videos, they help a little bit.
I had bought my house in 1984 when prices were very low. Also, my parents helped me out so I was very fortunate.
@@DouglasBloch Well most of us don't have that luxury.
So, like an as above so below thing?
Yes.
U r a motivating bible story teller than most preachers nowadays
Thanks.
Researching about little things about the sun n solar system is fun n hope ☝️
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Maybe this is a question for a religious channel but what about the children of Job? God gave him double the wealth but his children were still dead.
I wasn't aware that his children have died.
@@DouglasBloch No problem, its all good. I understand the concept and point you were trying to make. Job 1:19 btw. ☺
Ay God bless you with Happiness and Millions of Dolars…Let your Dream come truth….THANKS ❤❤❤❤
I’m done fighting..idk what’s wrong with me
I have almost completely lost my sexual desire and( no erection ) when my depression worsened about 5 weeks ago. Will it ever come back? I am desperated
Wow you were working a sales job?
I worked in telephone sales.
The lower you fall the higher you rise.
That’s right.
@@DouglasBloch is this really true?
It has been in my experience. Here is the quotation I like to use, said by the journalist Lauren van der Post“ The depth of darkness to which you can descend is an exact measure of the height that you can aspire to reach.
@@DouglasBloch tx Douglas