Affirmations That Brought Me Through a Depressive Episode
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video, author and mental health educator Douglas Bloch shares a series of affirmations that he used to give himself hope when he was in the midst of a serious depression in 2015. After he was hospitalized, he taped them to his hospital room to read on a daily basis and only recently discovered them in his home office. He is sharing the affirmations with you in the hopes that if you are feeling hopelessness or despair, they will encourage you to persevere until the tide turns in your favor.
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You're changing lives Doug! Your videos have helped me immensely through the last year (the worst depression of my life- a whole year). I am slowly but surely seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for your content. Keep doing what you're doing!
Thanks Jessica. I'm glad the videos have been helpful.
This is very helpful. I am also suffering from depression for 15 years. I will definitely try this
For me islam saved me thru my darkest toughest times ❤
Jesus is the key to my healing . Praying and positive affirmations have been a major help for me
Me too!
I know about Jesus Christ! Jesus? Must be the neighborhood kid you can’t punk because he has no dad and will tell on you!
Amen
...❤🙏🏻🌹absolutely, and only, hope more and more people will open theirs hearts and souls for Love of God and Jesus, Holy Spirit, and Blessed Mother Mary...❤️🙏🏻🌹
Thank you so very much. Your affirmations are helping me during a difficult period of my life ❤
Thank you Douglass! Im a 48 year old male that is going through anxiety and depression. Your channel is a huge help.
Dear Douglas,
It normal to feel intensely suicidal when going through a depressive episode? I would never harm myself but the intensity of the anxiety and depression are horrendous. Feel like everyday is my last day.
I understand. I've been there many times myself. I'm glad you would never harm yourself. On the other hand it's important that you find a way to reduce the pain you are feeling. What kinds of things have you tried. Have you reached out to a counselor or therapist?
I know what you mean. Every day sems like struggle just to stay alive.
That has been my experience. But overtime the depression does lift
It is normal I feel sucidial thoughts all the time. X
Hi Jerry
Are you better now?
I am going through horrible depression and anxiety now.
Thank you Doug. I’m having a dark hour. This helped
You have helped save my life, Doug!! Love you 💖💖💖
I’m glad the video was helpful. What did you find useful about it?
Hi , I've been suffering a major depressive episode and Post Traumatic Stress for 1 year and I'm worn down completely. I've tried medication it didn't work.
I also have weekly therapy , but today I ordered your book .
I'm going to work through it because I'm so tired , emotionally physically and spiritually.
Many blessings to you ❤🙏
Are you referring to the book healing from depression? If so, I hope it is helpful.
@@DouglasBloch Yes sorry I forgot to say which one 😅 I ordered Healing from Depression , it arrives Wednesday I want to commit myself to trying to change how I feel .🙏
Sending you huge hugs and encouragement. I too have had the worst year of my life, but slowly slowly I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and so eternally grateful. You WILL come out of the other side. It doesn't last forever. I promise you. Please hang in there and take good care.
How's the PTSD affected your sleeping?
@@DouglasBloch It effects it alot , I struggle to get to sleep because of flashbacks, they start up when I'm trying to get to sleep , then when I am asleep I have nightmares almost every night relating to the trauma I suffered. When I wake up I have a headache from nightmares ..its a vicious circle .. I'm hoping if I try get myself into a better mental state , the nightmares might go away and I can sleep better 🙏
Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
Thanks Doug. Definitely the last 5 mean a lot to me. I need to remember these! Bless you! 🤗
Thanks Doug. You always give me a lift when I click on your videos. You are doing essential work. Thank you!
I'm glad the videos are helpful
Thanks, these are good affirmations
This was the start of my recovery from a depressive episode bought on by no other than myself I should add (not purposefully, but by my own unwillingness to deal with a situation in my head) just one short week ago. And now I am free again. Free from the bondage of self. Thank you Doug, you lit the candle to my guiding light. My higher power did however do a lot of the work this week (like by getting me to this video - the first one I clicked on after searching for help - and therefor handing me the unlit candle, complete with holder and drip tray), as well as myself by first becoming desperate (Gift of Desperation), then being willing to seek help, and then of course by putting the in actions to seek out that help, find a solution to what was in my head (there always is one) and then going with, carrying out and staying in that solution. If we do the right thing, the right thing happens and we get the right results.
I'm glad that you so quickly recovered
wow! this touched my heart and mind today...powerful and helpful
Yes 🥰 tats wat we need to understand everyday 🙂
Thank you Douglas! 🙏
Kudos Douglas....
Ur videos are so essential during these tough times of my life.
Pls continue to empower us...
Love from India...
Thanks for your kind words.
Bro i am going through a tough time i am forced to live abroad away from my family which is triggering depressive episodes but i purchased ur book healing from depression and im reading it an watching your videos.
One day if i get better i will be thankful a lot to you and maybe post my own story
Keep on persevering. You can recover. Do you have a therapist or a counselor that you were working with?
@@DouglasBloch yes i call her
Good, I hope you can work with her
@@DouglasBloch she is in lebanon while i live in UAE i have nobody here
Can you find somebody locally?
Thank you Doug
You look great, truly.
I love your advice! Very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you. Not feeling too great rn.
Thank you for sharing this
Thanks, Douglas! Very helpful affirmations--I will start using them.
You're welcome. And I encourage you to create some of your own.
Thank you Douglas.Important video.
You are very welcome
Thank you for your videos. There soothing and healing
You’re welcome.
Im so excited! I can’t wait to manifest my dreams! Thank you!
Douglas, thank you for sharing. This is good stuff - inspiring. Thanks
You’re welcome.
I am brave
Most people are brave
The world is scary
When i see my future i see a rockstar lol
Relatable and helpful. Thanks Doug 🙏🏻
You’re welcome.
Great video
Thanks.
Thank you for this!
You’re welcome Candice
Excellent as ever 🌷🌿🌄 x
Thanks. And thank you again for helping me obtain those chess problems.
Amazing, thank you
You’re welcome
♥️
I really like the jokes you start your videos with!
That makes two of us.
Ive been struggling with depression bad lately. Sadly, Im one of those that religion doesnt help. It makes me feel like if I cant fix it or heal it Im damned. Why is depression the one disease thats so heavily stigmatized. Does God damn people that cant cure their cancers?
I agree.
I feel like I really need help right now I’m scared to death.
I have basically survived the impossible. It is all in the mind, it literally is all in the mind. You guys can survive this for sure. I am going to be making music videos to help you guys out! It is a process, but I will get to the point of making music videos. In about a year or so guys I'll be making music videos for you guys.
Looking forward to those videos
Can this be used to deal with grief?
Doug yr videos r always helpful
I'm finding it difficult to reach out for help ....can't afford paid counselling....although there 😊is counselling on the nhs. . ..I don't know why I'm reluctant....sometimes I think I'm beyond help.. any advice wud be appreciated....😑😑
I have a saying we just help me over the years. “When in doubt, reach out.“ It is very difficult to heal and isolation. I will reach out to the national health insurance and find someone to work with. You could also try going to a 12 step meeting because those are free. There’s also an organization called lion rock recovery that ours offers free support group online
Thanx Doug that really helps
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Thank you for sharing, Dough. How did you make out with your surgery? Will you be live this Sunday?
Surgery was pretty rough, so I am resting. Also the last Sunday of the month is my week off. I should be back on June 5
@@DouglasBloch you mean: September 5th? By the way, I emailed you
Yes, what was the email about
@@DouglasBloch you will have to read the email. It’s too private to discuss on here.
OK, I will look for it. What does it say in the subject line and what is the return address
This last year...I've never felt so alone. So doomed. I can't work. Struggling with disability with lawyer and medical proof.
My girlfriend leaving next month. I've just. I'm so empty
I’m really sorry that life is so difficult. Have you tried some of the affirmations I mentioned in the video do you? Also are you working with a counselor or therapist? That can make a big difference in your mental health
Depression and Anxiety is what's making me from not wanting to be in a relationship. What's the point if they're gonna leave you anyway? Sorry. Been feeling like this all month. :(
I wish I never happened.
Douglas you have been so helpful to me for months now and I have been improving. Yesterday I had to look after my 3 grandchildren for a while and even though at the beginning I was so tense but as time went on and the rest of the day I did really well but I have woken up at 5am so nervous and loosing or fearing loosing my success from yesterday. Is this normal?
Yes, and people are anxious day off and wake up early in the morning. I hope you are seeing a doctor or a therapist who can help you with this
@@DouglasBloch yes I am seeing a really good therapist. It's just you under stand from experience and that means everything. Thank you so much. You are brilliant.
You’re welcome. Have you seen my video called “how to rewire your anxious brain? “ It gives a lot of good information on managing anxiety.
@@DouglasBloch yes I have. Excellent. It's 6mths from anxiety replaced worrying but copeing and thank to yourself and 3 other youtubers I am beginning to get times of peace which wasn't there at the beginning. My therapist is great but it took time to organise. My family are good also but lead very busy and times stressful lives and I needed to do a lot of this on my own although they really helped at the beginning. Anyway again thank you so much I pray that you and your family will have many blessings in the future.
Doug, any video about breaking the negativity cycle?
Well, this video talks about it. I have an older video on cognitive therapy that would be helpful. The whole process of psychotherapy involves breaking the negativities cycle. So I’m sure there are many videos about this. If we are talking about anxiety you might want to watch my video how to rewire your anxious brain
@@DouglasBloch Thank you Douglas, I no longer have major depression, but there are thoughts that crushes me through insecurities. I will watch every video you uploaded. I will get better.
Thanks for sharing this. I would love to email you my story some time of my depression and suicide survival. It also involves yourself, regarding previous video's you aired, that helped me. Thanks again Douglas, peace to you.
I am very interesting in collecting suicide survival stories from my website overcoming suicidal pain. Please email me. douglasbloch@gmail.com
What is and where is this Patreon symbol?
Here is the Patreon website you can use to contribute to this channel.
patreon.com/douglasbloch
Tried this for mos. Total waste of time. Waiting to die .
Hi Doug
Thank you for providing so much information about mental health videos.
Are there any non addictive, non withdrawl medications for anxiety?
All my Dr wants me to do is stay on klonopin at a small dose
I really don't want to be on this medication no longer. My dose currently is 0.5mg 1x daily
Thank you Sir
God Bless
There is a medication called Buspar That has been around for a while. Talk to your doctor about it
@@DouglasBloch thank you sir
Much appreciated God Bless
@@michaelthau1007 I use Buspar and it has helped me personally SOOOO much
@@madmaxxx01 thank you Emmy will give it a try, Om on a taper from klonopin, and some days are rough!!
Thank you for your response, and hope you are doing well!
God Bless
Michael
Good joke