Back from the Brink-Douglas Bloch's Depression Recovery Story

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  • Опубликовано: 18 янв 2025

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  • @AudzJamz
    @AudzJamz 8 лет назад +36

    Wow! "This Too Shall Pass." Ah, those words. Always waiting to be born out-- even as we struggle and stumble! You sound great!!!!

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  8 лет назад +3

      Thanks. It feels good to emerge from the darkness.

    • @oneseeker2
      @oneseeker2 4 года назад +1

      You have a Masters Degree? Not a Master's of Science?

    • @roohanjavaid6327
      @roohanjavaid6327 4 года назад +1

      @@DouglasBloch Hello , how can I take your book which you have written on depression?

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад +1

      @@roohanjavaid6327 How are you now ? To feel better reduce negative thoughts. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in college, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.

  • @MC-ds5ox
    @MC-ds5ox 9 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you! These people speak from experience.

  • @ThemCoversMB
    @ThemCoversMB 8 лет назад +32

    I can't express how thankful I am to live in this age were I can find ppl reaching out on the net

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  8 лет назад +6

      Yes, there is a lot of help out there.

  • @debbiethomas4472
    @debbiethomas4472 6 лет назад +27

    I am so thankful that I have found you. At my darkest moments, your videos help me to find the strength to go on

  • @React2022-u7l
    @React2022-u7l Год назад +2

    Amazing video

  • @bubsybubbles7804
    @bubsybubbles7804 6 лет назад +14

    This interview brought tears to my eyes .Oh my gosh ! I just want to give you a big hug. This too will pass. Thank you Douglas

  • @aselma10
    @aselma10 Год назад +1

    God bless you for sharing

  • @Floppyearsmomma
    @Floppyearsmomma 5 лет назад +7

    Love you both! I am reading Mr. Bloch’s Healing from Depression book now. God bless you both!

  • @constantdarkfog49
    @constantdarkfog49 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you both for sharing your experiences with depression. It's very helpful. I'm very glad that Douglas got the help needed & he survived the bout.

  • @robertventresco9567
    @robertventresco9567 7 лет назад +5

    It was good to hear this. It gives me comfort in this time when I'm in bad shape but am grateful to have wonderful support from VA and family. I feel like this won't go away but listening to these vids makes a difference.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  7 лет назад

      I'm glad that the videos help. I'm glad that you have good social support. And yes, the depression will go away. Here is a video that describes how we recover.
      ruclips.net/video/3cZDnzfmebI/видео.html

  • @life5161
    @life5161 4 года назад +1

    This channel is exactly what your boy (me) needed today. Been at my wits end and frankly ready to give up and for whatever reason I feel slightly better after consuming some of this content u have. Glad it exists and I'm glad U Tube exists.

  • @MrBungle900
    @MrBungle900 3 года назад +9

    I’ve never been so depressed as I have lately. I would kill myself if it weren’t for the lasting pain I would leave for the only person that cares about me. I can’t do that to her. Your story and your videos have been a safe place inside my head for the past few weeks now. Thank you for being as courageous and vulnerable as you are. You inspire hope in me that there could be a different life out there. 🙌♥️

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 года назад +3

      You’re welcome. I admire your courage and hanging in there. If you believe in prayer, you can call Salem Unity Of 1-816-969-2000. They’re positive thoughts really can’t make a difference

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 года назад +1

      Feel free to email me

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад +2

      Edward, If physical health is affected visit a physician. How are you now? To feel better reduce overthinking and negative thoughts. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in college, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.

  • @poppykok5
    @poppykok5 8 лет назад +14

    "This too shall pass"..........Oh God, I hope so...The wait feels interminable...Thank you ever so kindly for your sincerity for offering hope...( 4 hospitalizations &10 ECT's & counting... ) Noah & Douglas, you are both so Dear...

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  8 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your feedback. Keep hanging in there. This too, shall pass.

  • @Joseph-by7gv
    @Joseph-by7gv 8 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the update to your depression story. Great explanation of ECT (which I've also had). Very glad that ECT worked for you and that your feeling better. Please keep these very helpful videos coming.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  8 лет назад

      Thanks for the encouragement. I will be giving another update in two weeks.

  • @babbaruff1045
    @babbaruff1045 4 года назад +2

    Douglas is such a lovely man, his videos help me so much 💞

  • @sylviabadshamiah321
    @sylviabadshamiah321 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you Douglas and Noah. Your both amazing and you give me hope.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  7 лет назад

      You are welcome. I'm glad that the video spoke to you.

  • @einsteindarwin8756
    @einsteindarwin8756 4 года назад +1

    Douglas you are my lifeline right now. Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving!

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 года назад

      Same to you! What part of the country do you live in?

  • @charlesmatthews2447
    @charlesmatthews2447 4 года назад +2

    Love you brother ! “Healing From Depression” saved my life . I recommend it to everyone now .

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 года назад +1

      Are you referring to the book that I wrote?

  • @stuartsoll3254
    @stuartsoll3254 4 года назад +1

    God bless you guys.

  • @derriekcooper1878
    @derriekcooper1878 4 года назад

    Thanks a lot Mr. Doug. I myself suffer from anxiety and watching your videos helps me calm down somewhat. I also enjoy your jokes at the beginning of the segments, and the knowledge you share pertaining to depression. I have even begun to chant "This too shall pass" to myself.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 года назад +1

      I'm glad the videos are helpful

  • @angellee9307
    @angellee9307 5 лет назад +1

    Thank-You, SIR 💕

  • @k.ravishankar5063
    @k.ravishankar5063 4 года назад +1

    Doug u r a brave soul. Thanks for this amazing book healing from depression. 12 wks to a better mood.iam reading it.Thanks Douglas ✌✌

  • @anno227
    @anno227 7 лет назад +3

    Hi Douglas I has my first major depression in my twenties and then stayed well throughout my thirties and fourties. I have problems with anxiety which can trouble me but nothing to compare to that first episode of major depression in my twenties. I have controlled my anxiety with medication and therapy since 2005 and can have long periods of stability that stretch into years. However in my fifties I was again hit with a major depression which has been prolonged by two major bereavements. Thankyou so much for sharing your experiences.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  7 лет назад

      Ann, it seems as if we have had similar experiences in terms of having periods of stability in between depressive episodes. Has the episode from your fifties been resolved?

    • @anno227
      @anno227 7 лет назад +1

      Hi Douglas I am still struggling at the moment but the videos are a great help. My recovery was set back by a bereavement.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  7 лет назад +2

      A few of my major depressive episodes were set off my a divorce or break-up of a relationship, so I understand how one can be triggered by loss.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  7 лет назад +1

      Yes, loss will always make depression worse.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад +1

      @@anno227 How are you now ? To feel better reduce overthinking and negative thoughts. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in college, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.

  • @CMoore8539
    @CMoore8539 2 месяца назад

    This Too Shall Pass.♥️

  • @ashleyharlan2896
    @ashleyharlan2896 8 лет назад +2

    love this thank u for sharing your story

  • @CMoore8539
    @CMoore8539 6 лет назад +3

    New Subscriber!♥️
    I just found your channel, and I really, really Love it!!!😊 Thank You So Much, for Creating this Beautiful Channel Of Recovery and Hope!😊♥️✌️

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  6 лет назад +1

      You’re welcome. I hope you get to watch more videos

    • @CMoore8539
      @CMoore8539 6 лет назад +1

      I Will!😊♥️✌️

  • @jonnynoakes9070
    @jonnynoakes9070 4 года назад

    My two favourite depression heroes 🙏🙏

  • @margaretdooley2742
    @margaretdooley2742 3 года назад

    Just watching this video very interesting to see you been interviewed

  • @comradeharley
    @comradeharley 8 лет назад +9

    Thanks for sharing this with us, Douglas - are you feeling 100% recovered by this point?

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  8 лет назад +14

      I would say 80% recovered, but that is a big improvement.

    • @nancyvega1785
      @nancyvega1785 8 лет назад +7

      Douglas Bloch, big hug. I'm glad you are doing better, Gentle Soul.

  • @annecampbell2950
    @annecampbell2950 3 года назад

    Brilliant video. Well done boys.

  • @terriafunk
    @terriafunk 8 лет назад +4

    Thank you for your videos. I learn from them. What is the site for Noah's video's? I may find value from him as well. Thanks again Terri

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  8 лет назад

      I'm glad the videos are of help. Here is Noah's channel. ruclips.net/user/bignoknow

  • @garysimone4977
    @garysimone4977 6 лет назад +2

    Doug just saw this well I feel really good get last shot thurs If someone is suicidal Ketamine will def knock it down Will keep ya posted I am taking advantage of this window to work with Counselor etc

  • @daniiiakasha1436
    @daniiiakasha1436 7 лет назад +3

    When I was in the psych ward, a lot of us traded meal items based on our personal preferences. When the staff found out, we all got this harsh talking to. We were told that if we felt we weren't getting enough to eat, our doctors would give us ensure. And, if we were caught doing it again, we'd be locked in that solitary padded room.

  • @garysimone4977
    @garysimone4977 5 лет назад

    I to had ect for me it was a very very rough journey. For me But we are all different I had no memory lost. it gave some relief. Sadly at one session i woke to soon and breathing was so scary. It was a scary time I had 10

  • @laurieb9053
    @laurieb9053 3 года назад +1

    How did you get Ect if you were on Klonopin?
    Another thing learned-- don't try other people's medications. Been there myself. You hear about many peoples positive experiences and want to give it a go.
    I am so suicidal most days from tapering my ativan, but the Ect doctor won't give me Ect unless I am completely off of them...kind of like your experience with Lamictal. It's all documented on my channel. 6 years of this..I'm running out of steam.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 года назад

      I was not taking Clonopin when I had the ECT. Persevering. Things can change. You never know what tomorrow may bring. Here's a video I did called your pain is not forever. ruclips.net/video/DNIM_W0c83c/видео.html

  • @owen2002
    @owen2002 4 года назад +2

    Douglas have u ever heard of learned helplessness and do u think it affects depressed people?

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 года назад +3

      Yes I have. I learned about it in college and read the original book by Martin seligman. I think that there is a correlation between well learned helplessness and depression

  • @jemgem9593
    @jemgem9593 4 года назад +1

    Ha Ha Ha 😂 "how can you mess up scrambled eggs!" 💛

  • @oneseeker2
    @oneseeker2 4 года назад

    This too Shall Pass, words only.

  • @b.b.884
    @b.b.884 5 лет назад +1

    It’s so strange how some psych hospitals let you keep your cell phones. Not the three that I have been too in WA.

  • @pinkpeonyy
    @pinkpeonyy 7 лет назад

    have you considered if your program after ECT was what helped you? I ask only because my dr. brings it up from time to time and i am not on board yet

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  7 лет назад +2

      The ECT helped to get me out of my severe depression. Afterwards, my outpatient therapy helped to slowly return to my former state of mind. The process took about nine months.

  • @tozomona
    @tozomona 5 лет назад

    What is Noah's last name? Trying to find his videos. Thanks.

  • @davidcoonie4296
    @davidcoonie4296 7 лет назад

    how can i heal when i cant sleep

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  7 лет назад

      You are correct. Sleep is necessary for healing. One of my clients was only sleeping 2 hours a night. Then she took a medication called Seroquel which broke the pattern of insomnia so she could sleep again. There are many good medications for sleep that are not habit forming. I suggest that you make an appointment with a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner and work with them to find a medication that helps you to sleep.

  • @rupalpandey5788
    @rupalpandey5788 4 года назад

    Is schizophrenia curable. I got fully ok few times then few times episodes came

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 года назад

      Like other mental health disorders, the symptoms cane managed, but relapse is always possible. Reach out to your doctor/therapist and you can come out of an episode.

  • @mannyomega713
    @mannyomega713 5 лет назад

    do you still take medicine?

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  5 лет назад

      Yes I do

    • @mannyomega713
      @mannyomega713 5 лет назад

      @@DouglasBloch which ones

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  5 лет назад

      Wellbutrin and Lamictal

    • @mannyomega713
      @mannyomega713 5 лет назад

      @@DouglasBloch sweet i just started wellbutrin also on trileptal and seroquel and have and have round 9 of ect tomorrow...how long before the wellbutrin took effect

  • @candyjay370
    @candyjay370 3 года назад

    I feel depressed. I just found out my therapist died.

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  3 года назад

      I’m so sorry. That’s a terrible loss. I hope you are getting some support in your grief.

    • @shyaaammeneen63
      @shyaaammeneen63 3 года назад

      Ca ndy Jay, How are you now? To feel better reduce overthinking and negative thoughts. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Do the practice without any expectations. When taking a walk, at office, in college, when reading, before sleep etc observe your breath sensations. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.

  • @cathykeith6301
    @cathykeith6301 4 года назад +1

    There is no way in hell I’m doing electrotherapy shock therapy. What I don’t understand is people talk about bouts Of depression. That means you feel OK sometimes. I never feel OK

    • @DouglasBloch
      @DouglasBloch  4 года назад

      I am sorry to hear that you were in pain. What have you tried to treat depression?

  • @stevenreiss
    @stevenreiss Год назад

    of course all these are not nice stories, but its to be recommended that while an in patient a behaviour therapist should mobilise the patient which must be arranged first withthe doctor in charge and the therapist would work delegated by the doctor. thats how it is done in the uk often much improving the patient unless someone is crminal there are no locked wards which is a extrya burden on the patient causing trauma as well. so the uk rpocedure is that apart from goog staff, there is a behaviour therapist teaching the patient how to cope best and also does exercise which is crucial for the patient to recover - exercie is nature s antidepressant use all the possibilities i e medication, exercise, supportive persons etc as well as exercise: behaviour therapy is also a very good idea:

  • @dbsk06
    @dbsk06 5 лет назад

    Lol this interviewer is way too imposing and invasive. The aggression and fast pace are not really appropriate for the topic which is depression and many people watching this are not looking for an exercise video/action packed session. Thus the content is good but the interview style and format are not fitting for the purpose of this video.
    also the chair is making a lot of noises which can be quite distracting

  • @boyetmaranan5544
    @boyetmaranan5544 6 лет назад +3

    Is it right for me to think ? People who have depression are people that less faith and some dont have faith in GOD?? Famous people that I seen are famous and wealthy. I dont understand that inspite of everything they have .still not conttented.perhaps its time for people to go back to basic ..Go to Church and start reading the bible..before you go to far and best way to escape this kind of mind missery .☺☺☺

    • @michaelcommon3726
      @michaelcommon3726 5 лет назад +4

      Boyet Maranan depression has nothing to do with not being content it's a mental illness that needs medical attention going believing in God and going to church won't fix it

    • @bellestarre8589
      @bellestarre8589 5 лет назад +2

      @ Boyet Maranan
      I am a believer of God & have strong faith values.
      Depression does not discriminate.
      Mine has come on by several losses ( mamas death, loss of job, loss of 2 toxic relationships, anticipation of loss of pet who has just been diagnosed with lymphoma, anticipated loss of childhood home ).
      All of this is too much for me to bear at age 52.
      I have had mild depression off & on since I was a teenager.
      All of these losses are all so overwhelming, top that with several health issues, a hysterectomy, a skin infection for 4 months, MENOPAUSE, loss to death of 3 friends in past 5 years......just OVERWHELMING !
      How to make the pain stop?!
      I pray every day to Jesus Christ my saviour & God.
      Depression is the anti-Christ !!!

    • @andyboerger
      @andyboerger 3 года назад

      @@bellestarre8589 God bless you. I hope you are in a better place now than when you wrote this. I SO relate! I also had a string of losses and disappointments that added up to me entering the second major depression episode of my life (at 59) and this one has been much harder to deal with. I pray every day and I am moving through ups and downs now. Best to you, you deserve much better than what happened to you.

    • @annecampbell2950
      @annecampbell2950 3 года назад

      Boyet, no disrespect but if you read the bible you will find that a lot of people mentioned suffered from depression. The prophet Elijah after he won a great victory against the prophets of Baal became afraid and depressed and ran away because Jezebel who was very wicked and worshipped Baal threatened to have Elijah killed for his victory over her prophets. There are others mentioned. Even the Lord Jesus himself before the cross cried out in agony at the thought of his coming suffering. Yet he went anyway and so offered us eternal life.