thank you Douglas! You always have the right video at the right time for me. I really needed to hear more about this part of accepting where you are I am going on 3 yrs. with this battle, but I am so blessed to have you and your videos! thanks again!!
I've had depression for about 20 years, at the moment I'm feeling down. I try not to say "I suffer from", but I "live with" depression. I loved your phrase "When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death - "Don't pitch your tent!
Hello, Dr. Bloch: Your videos are so powerful for me, because you actually know, personally, what clinical depressions feel like. And you've managed to survive and overcome them, and then share how you've done it. It is helping me so much to watch the videos. I'm glad you're in this world. What a good and wonderful difference you make.
Douglas, I was in search online for ways to heal my depression. I came across your site as well as your videos. What a blessing! I don't yet know how I'm going to manage my way out. And I'm not 100% sure I believe I can even do it. But I'm going to keep watching your videos! And I'm going to try to envision a different identity / future for myself (I admit, saying that makes me anxious about trying it..ha) thanks for sharing your testimony and what has worked for you! You're great!
Here is a video on setting the intention to heal that I think you will find helpful. ruclips.net/video/1ZHCd_przLc/видео.html The second pillar of my mental health recovery program is to reach out for support. Do you have people in your life who can support and encourage you? Also I will be doing a live You Tube Q&A video chat on my channel on Wednesday October 11 at 11 am Pacific Time. I hope you can join me.
thank you Douglas! will check out the video you attached! I hate to say I read your reply a bit late so I missed the live chat this morning. I have my husband for support. I don't really share much with family and friends. It's a very private thing for me, to rise and fall with depression. I've always preferred going through it alone, knowing I won't disappoint, let down or turn off anyone else. Thanks again!
I can relate to Jennifer's desperate anxiety life condition. I have suffered with OCD just about all my entire life in all its forms, but now being retired and recently going through a very stressful psyclogical evaluation at a local hospital I now live with anxiety along with the OCD. During the morning wake up process I experience very intense anxiety across my chest and abdomen. Once out of bed and a good cup of coffee I can usually shake (deal with the pain) the worst of it. But it’s there, not quite as intense but in the back ground every time I have an OCD thought which is often throughout the day. Anyhow I loved hearing your analogy about acceptance therapy and the classic novel by Charles Dickerson "The Tale Of Two Cities"
Perhaps you can find a mediation that helps with the OCD. Luvox is a medication that has helped a number of my clients in that it dampens their obsessive thoughts.
Thank you Douglas. I feel as if I don't have to be ashamed of myself where I am. You're helping me, although you don't know me, to like myself as I am and accept my ups and downs
I appreciate that you make me feel that I'm not abnormal where others made me feel as if I was the family embarrassment. You make me feel that I can get through each day. I can live and cope with my issue without suicide always happening. It's just a matter to continue counciling, meds, and allowing myself to cope until that moment passes. Thank you
...❤️🌹... thank you, zillion times :-) dear Douglas...i only can pray and hope that all of us who are suffering from, going through, battle with, all of those temptations, will come out restored, resurrected, transformed, ...filled with new love, compassion, wisdom, maturity, knowledge, and again Love, ... God bless you all❤️ God bless you dear Douglas❤️🌹
I have to say I really do appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. I honestly feel like Im able to trust what you say, and genuinely leave your channel with a sense of peace about my own trials and obstacles. Thank you.
Thank you Margaret. I’m glad my videos have been helpful. If you ever feel like you would like to support this channel, you can visit my crowdfunding page at www.patreon.com/douglasbloch
Douglas, thank you, depression runs in the family. Listening to your presentations has helped me to be there for others on their off days, to not take it personally.
thanks Douglas--i loved the quote from Dickens--very timely for our current political situation. I look forward to seeing you Monday. peace, care and thanks for your care for so many, love, Zopa
Thank you so muc for this! I am currently in a phase in my life, in which I am relaizing that my resistance to accept life as it is in the present moment, and my desire for life to different is one of the factors that are causing me pain. It is not wrong what I wish to experience instead or the possibilities that I would like to have in my life, but I can see how it is harming me to feel sorry for myself for not being there yet. As if I am being deprived of life in a way. But looking at my life objectively, I have a pretty good life. There are things missing like deep friendships, proper self-care, enough vitamin D and iron in my body, and a job I am satisfied with and a sense of belonging, but overall I feel suicidal bc it feels like I will never get there and I am painting that picture in my head that my life is empty and bad, when it is not. I should just give up and throw my life away, I feel. I am so scared for the future that I can not see how blessed I am in different ways. But there is something inside me that loves life, and wants to hold on to life. It's in my DNA. It is hard to go through life feeling depressed most of the time, but maybe accepting where I am at at any moment can save me, I hope. Maybe I am not a lost cause. So thank you so much for your content. The few videos I have watched so far truly helped putting things into perspective I am lately reflecting about.
It does help to say and realize sometimes that its okay not to be okay. I feel I put too much pressure on normality and positivity that it rebounds into feeling like a failure for not doing so. And when you feel like a failure when you're depressed... Lol. Forget it. It cascades in some way or something. Makes a lot of unnecessary pain and self-loathing. Really wish I would have gotten this advice sooner. It still feels like modern society in general is just too demanding. I'm only 32 but I've been something of a grouch growing up. They gave me an Oscar the Grouch t shirt when I was younger. -_- You know the rain may not be sunshine but it makes the world a lot quieter and gives way for imagination and time at the fireplace. Like Socrates said most people would prefer the solace of undisturbed dreams than to be awake anyway.
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured are far away.“ Henry David Thoreau. One of my favorite quotations
Also 32 and also learning vital lessons. I would tell you, "It's not too late" but I can't help but tell myself that it IS too late (to live the life I want, which I already had until 7 months ago). I am trying to be ok with where I am but it's tough knowing all my faults and also grouchiness led me to where I am now. Self-forgiveness is tough.
This was one of your most difficult videos to understand. However I did manage to sail through and take the message, had to rewind a few times. Thank you for being there for us all. May God bless you 🙏
I needed to hear this today! Sometimes I try to forcefully “cheer myself up.” I am learning that I can say I don’t feel so chirpy today. I feel better relaxing and saying I feel bummed, but this to shall pass. I begin to gain strength probably because I am not spending it all trying to convince myself I shouldn’t be sad. It makes sense to me!
yes doug its ok to be where u are especially these hard tmes my economics teacher said once about this after the 08 recession he said we suffer now or suffer later so its rhe same about this pandemic as well. history repeats itself.
Thank you Douglas!! I really enjoyed your videos look forward to seeing and learning more in the future!! YOU provide under standing on how to deal with the illnesses and how to cope It's been great!! Regards Ron !!👍😌
Reminds me of Newton’s law of motion: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Press hard on a table; the harder you press the harder the table will push back. The more you refuse to accept your position, the greater the pushback of pain.
this morning i was ok, but right now i am experiencing anxiety because i have to go to the dr. in a couple hours and it has not been pleasant at all dealing with them. I hope it goes ok. just really want to get over the top of this friggin mountain I;m trying to conquer
Pink Peony U will because its all in ur head. U r not ashamed of something real that ive done in the past like i am. Ur past is clear, its just anxiety atm which u will overcome keep goin!!!
Thank you Frank. I plan on doing that. By the way, I wanted to let you know that I have taken my memoir about how I recovered from a serious depressive episode and made it into an audiobook. You can get it on Amazon, and I have posted the entire book for free on this channel. The book is called, when going through hell don't stop
Thanks Douglas for another great video, The Comment below,, is right on, I could not have worded it better than Evelyn. You seem some how to have the right words to say. Thanks,, and have a Great Healthy Day!
@@DouglasBloch Ha ha!! No you deserve the AWARD,,,, I am just a person who is committed to try to better my mind,, and your sight is right for me, along with helping me understand others. Thank You! I try to take life the best way I can,, but someday's,, it is pretty hard for me, I here and now transfer the Award to you!
Yes, each period in our life seems to hand us new learning or perspectives, or our struggle also inspire others, much like yourself Douglas. Yes, you are where you are meant to be. True words.
Excellent video. Whoever told you that you will likely have another depressive period in your life if full if shit. You decide, and I have seen amazing strength in you. But I'm no expert, but I was a Sergeant in the Air Force.
Your videos are very good. In a strange sense you are lucky having experienced your depression as it has made you more compassionate and understanding of depression. And a better teacher. I learned the cancel-cancel technique from you and use it regularly now when I spin into past history cycles. And your comment that the mind will fill a vacuum with a thought has made me to be observant of this. Now I try to engage my mind in beneficial thoughts when the non-beneficial thoughts appear.
@@DouglasBloch why am I lucky? I don't think luck has anything to do with it I'm very depressed and very angry at the world so why should I consider myself lucky? I don't consider myself unlucky I consider myself depressed and very angry
Let's not forget Dr. Claire Weekes! (now passed). She was the FIRST to teach about ACCEPTANCE (along with Facing, Floating and letting Time Pass). Let's not forget her-- she has saved my life...
@@DouglasBloch Dear Sir. I feel older than the Acropolis at the moment. Yet I feel that request for a little humour input must be fulfilled. You can kiss a Nunn once. You can kiss a Nunn twice. But don't get into the habit. I think I'm going to be in trouble with that one. Thank you so much for your b
I know it's ok to be where you are it just sucks. Being a deep thinker I'm mentally exhausted just getting though the morning because I have to pep talk myself to death. I wish I could not think at all. It's counterproductive.
I was already struggling with depression...during my travel to Japan this week I became completely functional now that I returned im completely exhausted and depressed
I still struggle with where I am. In the last five years i Have published two stories on Kindle which aren't burning up the best seller charts but have generated a few bucks. I work for a drop-in center where I am in charge of the shop for all of the outdoor work. I have cleaned up the shop since the last guy passed away. I got elected to the board and functioned as secretary and currently am the vice-president. Despite all this I still miss working full-time. You would think I would accept where I am but I still struggle with the accomplishments and being positive.
I always watch these videos when I feel like crap....which is pretty much all the time. I recently had to leave my job because I was so miserable and just couldn't take it anymore.
It's not ok. I am suicidal all the time. I am afraid to lose my father, he turns 87 in September. He takes care of me cooks for me and pays my bills. Once I lose him I dont know what will happen to me
@DouglasBloch a cornerstone of your philosophy is we get better..Not true----I have degenerative health issues...I may never have a career or a partner or a family...My health will decline..I may lack structure...be alone...etc etc..For some of us life is ruined finished over
Many times we cannot see our way out of our suffering. I don't think you have ruined your life as there is always a chance for things to turn around. Have you talk with the counselor or therapist. If you have another person on your side they can see things about you and your future that you cannot see. You can make it through this peeiod with the right kind of support. Don't give up.
What should one do when they are so depressed and hopeless about not having achieved enough in life (despite the potential there..) and the anger and depression about where we are is so debilitating we can't do anything about it? I'm 37 and I feel I haven't achieved anything - neither having a family nor a fulfilling career - I'm stuck in a dead end job and feeling like there's no reason to live..
I understand your position. If you listen to my audiobook about my depression recovery called when going through hell don't stop, I tell a story about going to a party and talking to a woman who had just been hired as a math professor at the University of Portland. I was really into mass in here I was collecting Social Security and going to day treatment. What I learned from the experience is not to compare myself to others but to run my own race. Fortunately I came out of the depression episode and now I'm doing this mental health ministry., So you're still very young and have lots of years ahead of you. If you feel debilitated by your anger and depression I suggest she go see a good counselor therapist who can help you work through your feelings. Depression is a treatable condition. I know many people who have gone through it and I've come out the other side and you're doing well.if you set the intention to heal and reach out for support, you will find help
Thank you for the video Douglas. I really appreciate the work and time you put into these videos. I think you have to be careful though when you are talking about the "purpose" behind tragedies. Based on your exposition in this video, it sounds like you are suggesting there is some profound design underpinning everything, and every ethical catastrophe is actually some integral part of a tapestry of purpose that is too subtle and profound for our ordinary, everyday perceptions. Would you presume to tell a holocaust survivor that they had to go through that for some supernatural reason? That their suffering is actually for the greater good? I can't imagine myself or anyone saying such a thing to someone in that position. I think it's well and good to encourage people to bring their own meaning to a situation (i.e., embrace an existential perspective). Once you start talking about a "larger purpose" though, I think you are in effect imputing some divine significance to human ethical failures. I'm not sure if that's the position you are advocating or not, but it sounds like it.
Thank you for your perceptive comment. I am encouraging people to bring their own meaning to a situation. In addition, I have noticed with myself and in the lives of my clients that difficult times often bring with them a "silver lining." For example, all of the suffering I experienced through depression has helped me to help others who suffer from depression. On the other hand I would say that things like the Holocaust have some higher good behind them. Yet, if you read Victor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning, he writes that some people in the concentration camps, including himself, found meaning in the midst of their hellish experience.
Thank you, I'm ok, you're ok. God is in control . I'm exactly where I should be, thank you for my breath, thank you for all who are in my heart. I love you Lord my strength. You gave me and my seed life.
I always thought that depressed people are narssistic, and pay the most attention to but the pursuit of their own happiness. Maybe one forgets that he is a mere number in this huge universe and that he might have died a long or short time ago or death is maybe around the corner...I think the extreme focus on the self is the cause of depression
Yes, depressed people can be self absorbed, but that’s because of the incredible pain they’re in. If you had an abscess which caused a pounding toothache, the only you would be able to think about is the tooth.
Douglas Bloch I mean before even getting depressed, people who do so tend to think that life is being mean and nasty to them. Suffice it for them to just see how millions in the other side of the earth struggle to get a piece of bread...I also noticed that depression is more common among those who have more than they need or exert less effort to gain their life
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thank you Douglas! You always have the right video at the right time for me. I really needed to hear more about this part of accepting where you are
I am going on 3 yrs. with this battle, but I am so blessed to have you and your videos! thanks again!!
You are welcome. I hope you are feeling better.
I agree, I'm so glad I found Douglas 🙏 I love the sound of his voice and his dedication to helping those who suffer from depression and anxiety 😢
We miss you DB. Glad you’re still with us via the channel & videos.
When you see someone from your past and avoid them because you don't want all the questions about how you are.
I've had depression for about 20 years, at the moment I'm feeling down. I try not to say "I suffer from", but I "live with" depression. I loved your phrase "When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death - "Don't pitch your tent!
I like, "I live with depression." You might also add, "and some days I feel well" (if that is true)
Been binge watching doug...I'm not in a good state...douglas has saved so many lives...let's fight together douglas
Good to hear from you again
I love how you combine health advice with life, Literature, and motivational advice. Thank you for making this channel Douglas
You’re welcome
Hello, Dr. Bloch: Your videos are so powerful for me, because you actually know, personally, what clinical depressions feel like. And you've managed to survive and overcome them, and then share how you've done it. It is helping me so much to watch the videos. I'm glad you're in this world. What a good and wonderful difference you make.
I totally agree, you have to honestly except where you are now. No phony positive affirmations, the truth.
Douglas, I was in search online for ways to heal my depression. I came across your site as well as your videos. What a blessing! I don't yet know how I'm going to manage my way out. And I'm not 100% sure I believe I can even do it. But I'm going to keep watching your videos! And I'm going to try to envision a different identity / future for myself (I admit, saying that makes me anxious about trying it..ha) thanks for sharing your testimony and what has worked for you! You're great!
Here is a video on setting the intention to heal that I think you will find helpful. ruclips.net/video/1ZHCd_przLc/видео.html
The second pillar of my mental health recovery program is to reach out for support. Do you have people in your life who can support and encourage you?
Also I will be doing a live You Tube Q&A video chat on my channel on Wednesday October 11 at 11 am Pacific Time. I hope you can join me.
thank you Douglas! will check out the video you attached! I hate to say I read your reply a bit late so I missed the live chat this morning. I have my husband for support. I don't really share much with family and friends. It's a very private thing for me, to rise and fall with depression. I've always preferred going through it alone, knowing I won't disappoint, let down or turn off anyone else. Thanks again!
How are you doing these days?
I can relate to Jennifer's desperate anxiety life condition. I have suffered with OCD just about all my entire life in all its forms, but now being retired and recently going through a very stressful psyclogical evaluation at a local hospital I now live with anxiety along with the OCD. During the morning wake up process I experience very intense anxiety across my chest and abdomen. Once out of bed and a good cup of coffee I can usually shake (deal with the pain) the worst of it. But it’s there, not quite as intense but in the back ground every time I have an OCD thought which is often throughout the day. Anyhow I loved hearing your analogy about acceptance therapy and the classic novel by Charles Dickerson "The Tale Of Two Cities"
Perhaps you can find a mediation that helps with the OCD. Luvox is a medication that has helped a number of my clients in that it dampens their obsessive thoughts.
Thank you Douglas. I feel as if I don't have to be ashamed of myself where I am. You're helping me, although you don't know me, to like myself as I am and accept my ups and downs
Self-acceptance is a key to mental and emotional healing.
I appreciate that you make me feel that I'm not abnormal where others made me feel as if I was the family embarrassment. You make me feel that I can get through each day. I can live and cope with my issue without suicide always happening. It's just a matter to continue counciling, meds, and allowing myself to cope until that moment passes. Thank you
...❤️🌹...
thank you, zillion times :-) dear Douglas...i only can pray and hope that all of us who are suffering from, going through, battle with, all of those temptations, will come out restored, resurrected, transformed, ...filled with new love, compassion, wisdom, maturity, knowledge, and again Love, ...
God bless you all❤️
God bless you dear Douglas❤️🌹
Thanks Nensi
I have to say I really do appreciate the time and effort you put into your content. I honestly feel like Im able to trust what you say, and genuinely leave your channel with a sense of peace about my own trials and obstacles. Thank you.
You’re welcome. I’m glad the videos are helpful
Thanks Douglas for the great videos. I’m so glad I found you. I feel you understand what people go through....a light in the darkness.
Thank you Margaret. I’m glad my videos have been helpful. If you ever feel like you would like to support this channel, you can visit my crowdfunding page at www.patreon.com/douglasbloch
Douglas, thank you, depression runs in the family. Listening to your presentations has helped me to be there for others on their off days, to not take it personally.
You’re welcome
thanks Douglas--i loved the quote from Dickens--very timely for our current political situation. I look forward to seeing you Monday. peace, care and thanks for your care for so many, love, Zopa
You are welcome.
Thank you for being you Douglas Bloch these videos have brought respite and solace to me and many. Cheers
Thank you for being appreciative
Thanks for being there Douglas
You're very welcome
It was the right time for me also....I am ok right where I am ..Thanks again
You're welcome.
Thank you so muc for this! I am currently in a phase in my life, in which I am relaizing that my resistance to accept life as it is in the present moment, and my desire for life to different is one of the factors that are causing me pain. It is not wrong what I wish to experience instead or the possibilities that I would like to have in my life, but I can see how it is harming me to feel sorry for myself for not being there yet. As if I am being deprived of life in a way. But looking at my life objectively, I have a pretty good life. There are things missing like deep friendships, proper self-care, enough vitamin D and iron in my body, and a job I am satisfied with and a sense of belonging, but overall I feel suicidal bc it feels like I will never get there and I am painting that picture in my head that my life is empty and bad, when it is not. I should just give up and throw my life away, I feel. I am so scared for the future that I can not see how blessed I am in different ways. But there is something inside me that loves life, and wants to hold on to life. It's in my DNA. It is hard to go through life feeling depressed most of the time, but maybe accepting where I am at at any moment can save me, I hope. Maybe I am not a lost cause. So thank you so much for your content. The few videos I have watched so far truly helped putting things into perspective I am lately reflecting about.
It does help to say and realize sometimes that its okay not to be okay.
I feel I put too much pressure on normality and positivity that it rebounds into feeling like a failure for not doing so.
And when you feel like a failure when you're depressed... Lol. Forget it. It cascades in some way or something.
Makes a lot of unnecessary pain and self-loathing.
Really wish I would have gotten this advice sooner.
It still feels like modern society in general is just too demanding.
I'm only 32 but I've been something of a grouch growing up.
They gave me an Oscar the Grouch t shirt when I was younger.
-_-
You know the rain may not be sunshine but it makes the world a lot quieter and gives way for imagination and time at the fireplace.
Like Socrates said most people would prefer the solace of undisturbed dreams than to be awake anyway.
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured are far away.“ Henry David Thoreau. One of my favorite quotations
Also 32 and also learning vital lessons. I would tell you, "It's not too late" but I can't help but tell myself that it IS too late (to live the life I want, which I already had until 7 months ago). I am trying to be ok with where I am but it's tough knowing all my faults and also grouchiness led me to where I am now. Self-forgiveness is tough.
Oscar the Grouch that is me I love it. Hope things are better for you friend SENDING LOVE.
Thanks, Douglas Very good topic, yes it's alright to be where one is, acceptance is the key to go forward.
The dialectical part is new to me and I’ve seen a lot of depression literature. Very good advice!
This was one of your most difficult videos to understand. However I did manage to sail through and take the message, had to rewind a few times. Thank you for being there for us all. May God bless you 🙏
I needed to hear this today! Sometimes I try to forcefully “cheer myself up.” I am learning that I can say I don’t feel so chirpy today. I feel better relaxing and saying I feel bummed, but this to shall pass. I begin to gain strength probably because I am not spending it all trying to convince myself I shouldn’t be sad. It makes sense to me!
I'm glad you have come to that conclusion.
What a profoundly positive, hope-inspiring message. Thank you Douglas, for sharing this. Blessings to you.
I’m glad Video spoke to you.
yes doug its ok to be where u are especially these hard tmes my economics teacher said once about this after the 08 recession he said we suffer now or suffer later so its rhe same about this pandemic as well. history repeats itself.
Thank you Douglas!! I really enjoyed your videos look forward to seeing and learning more in the future!! YOU provide under standing on how to deal with the illnesses and how to cope It's been great!! Regards Ron !!👍😌
Thanks. I'm glad that the videos are helpful.
Certainly needed this. My therapist keeps trying to help me with this but I don’t quite get it. Your video has helped.
My therapist always tells me that self compassion is very very important. No matter what you’re going through
+Mildred Peroni Absolutely.
This is very very true!
Reminds me of Newton’s law of motion: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Press hard on a table; the harder you press the harder the table will push back. The more you refuse to accept your position, the greater the pushback of pain.
Thank you Douglas.
You are welcome.
I really connected with this discussion. I have depression and anxiety, but I'm highly functioning.
I like your style. I woke up with so much anxiety and sadness. I'm glad knowno had you on his channel. I'd be ruminating right now
Thanks. I hope that you feel better.
how r u now
this morning i was ok, but right now i am experiencing anxiety because i have to go to the dr. in a couple hours and it has not been pleasant at all dealing with them. I hope it goes ok. just really want to get over the top of this friggin mountain I;m trying to conquer
Pink Peony U will because its all in ur head. U r not ashamed of something real that ive done in the past like i am. Ur past is clear, its just anxiety atm which u will overcome keep goin!!!
thank you, I'm trying my hardest
Your videos are absolutely life saving. Please continue doing what you do.
Thank you.
Frank
Thank you Frank. I plan on doing that. By the way, I wanted to let you know that I have taken my memoir about how I recovered from a serious depressive episode and made it into an audiobook. You can get it on Amazon, and I have posted the entire book for free on this channel. The book is called, when going through hell don't stop
Thanks Douglas for another great video, The Comment below,, is right on, I could not have worded it better than Evelyn. You seem some how to have the right words to say. Thanks,, and have a Great Healthy Day!
I should give you an award for watching so many of my videos.
@@DouglasBloch Ha ha!! No you deserve the AWARD,,,, I am just a person who is committed to try to better my mind,, and your sight is right for me, along with helping me understand others. Thank You! I try to take life the best way I can,, but someday's,, it is pretty hard for me, I here and now transfer the Award to you!
Yes, each period in our life seems to hand us new learning or perspectives, or our struggle also inspire others, much like yourself Douglas. Yes, you are where you are meant to be. True words.
Thanks so much for your videos !!! They feel very supportive!!!
I'm glad they are helpful.
Just thank you..
You’re more than welcome. I’m glad the video was helpful
True, two areas I have great understanding: back pain and depression/anxiety. I have great pause for someone experiencing either.
Thank you.
I am in the same position as the lady you are speaking about. I must keep telling myself it's okay where you are.
I support you in doing that.
Thank you Douglas. Today was a bad day. My 18 year old grandson said I love you granny, I am glad you are my granny. I am glad also.
i think this video will be one of the most helpful for me. it is so hard to accept what i feel. thank you for this reminder!
Once again thank you Douglas so much you really have the right videos at the right time. It's like the RUclips algorithm reads my mind.
I'm glad any videos speak to you
Excellent video.
Whoever told you that you will likely have another depressive period in your life if full if shit. You decide, and I have seen amazing strength in you.
But I'm no expert, but I was a Sergeant in the Air Force.
Thanks for your vote of confidence. I am doing everything I can to stay healthy and well.
Your videos are very good. In a strange sense you are lucky having experienced your depression as it has made you more compassionate and understanding of depression. And a better teacher. I learned the cancel-cancel technique from you and use it regularly now when I spin into past history cycles. And your comment that the mind will fill a vacuum with a thought has made me to be observant of this. Now I try to engage my mind in beneficial thoughts when the non-beneficial thoughts appear.
Thanks for your input
another excellent video Doug!
This just might be your best vid
Agree 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤝🙏🙏❤
Yes. That is So True. Thank You.
You're lucky
@@DouglasBloch why am I lucky? I don't think luck has anything to do with it I'm very depressed and very angry at the world so why should I consider myself lucky? I don't consider myself unlucky I consider myself depressed and very angry
as always, Thanks for the video !
Thank you for your help. this is extremely helpful.
You are welcome
Let's not forget Dr. Claire Weekes! (now passed). She was the FIRST to teach about ACCEPTANCE (along with Facing, Floating and letting Time Pass). Let's not forget her-- she has saved my life...
Thank you for that reminder
Once again a very big thank you.
With the kindest best wishes from Loutraki Greece
Nice to hear from you.
Thank you and sweet dreams have a good weekend.
@@DouglasBloch
Dear Sir.
I feel older than the Acropolis at the moment.
Yet I feel that request for a little humour input must be fulfilled.
You can kiss a Nunn once.
You can kiss a Nunn twice.
But don't get into the habit.
I think I'm going to be in trouble with that one.
Thank you so much for your b
Sorry I'm no good with this piece of plastic.
Good night again. Take care
He won't get into trouble. I thought that was a great pun
Very powerful!
I know it's ok to be where you are it just sucks. Being a deep thinker I'm mentally exhausted just getting though the morning because I have to pep talk myself to death. I wish I could not think at all. It's counterproductive.
My mornings are also hellish. Do you want some support?
yes morning is the worst, I have to convince myself every morning, again and again to keep going
@@a-gyimotfalvi-betyarok It's exhausting. I started listening to Dave Goggins. He might be a game changer for me.
@@a-gyimotfalvi-betyarok love you brother
Thank you so much for your videos, I think I came across them for a reason... I feel like this is the last thing I could try before it ends.
Keep trying. If you keep persevering, things will change.
I've been undergoing Med changes and your videos have been extremely helpful thank you so much for being there
I'm so glad!
Thanks douglas
Thanks Douglas
Thank you for this video. Merry Christmas.
You are welcome.
Thank you for this sòooooo hrlpful
The thumbnail says it's ok to be where ARE you ARE.
Thank u so much Douglas. Helpful 🎁👈
You're welcome.
I was already struggling with depression...during my travel to Japan this week I became completely functional now that I returned im completely exhausted and depressed
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I still struggle with where I am. In the last five years i Have published two stories on Kindle which aren't burning up the best seller charts but have generated a few bucks. I work for a drop-in center where I am in charge of the shop for all of the outdoor work. I have cleaned up the shop since the last guy passed away. I got elected to the board and functioned as secretary and currently am the vice-president. Despite all this I still miss working full-time. You would think I would accept where I am but I still struggle with the accomplishments and being positive.
It sounds like you were doing OK
I always watch these videos when I feel like crap....which is pretty much all the time. I recently had to leave my job because I was so miserable and just couldn't take it anymore.
I’m glad you took care of yourself
Thank you.
You're welcome.
i love this!🥺❤️
Yourawesome!
Doc very good
This to shall passs
Let the problem problem itself..its is what it is....
It's not ok. I am suicidal all the time. I am afraid to lose my father, he turns 87 in September. He takes care of me cooks for me and pays my bills. Once I lose him I dont know what will happen to me
Great Dickens quote x
What was the quote
Douglas Bloch ... I think it was something like: " It was the worst of times, it was the best of times ..." x 🐈🐱
thanks
@DouglasBloch a cornerstone of your philosophy is we get better..Not true----I have degenerative health issues...I may never have a career or a partner or a family...My health will decline..I may lack structure...be alone...etc etc..For some of us life is ruined finished over
What if I caused my depression by myself? What if I ruined myself ? Do I have the right to end my life? I don't see a chance to overcome this.
Many times we cannot see our way out of our suffering. I don't think you have ruined your life as there is always a chance for things to turn around. Have you talk with the counselor or therapist. If you have another person on your side they can see things about you and your future that you cannot see. You can make it through this peeiod with the right kind of support. Don't give up.
What should one do when they are so depressed and hopeless about not having achieved enough in life (despite the potential there..) and the anger and depression about where we are is so debilitating we can't do anything about it? I'm 37 and I feel I haven't achieved anything - neither having a family nor a fulfilling career - I'm stuck in a dead end job and feeling like there's no reason to live..
I understand your position. If you listen to my audiobook about my depression recovery called when going through hell don't stop, I tell a story about going to a party and talking to a woman who had just been hired as a math professor at the University of Portland. I was really into mass in here I was collecting Social Security and going to day treatment. What I learned from the experience is not to compare myself to others but to run my own race. Fortunately I came out of the depression episode and now I'm doing this mental health ministry., So you're still very young and have lots of years ahead of you. If you feel debilitated by your anger and depression I suggest she go see a good counselor therapist who can help you work through your feelings. Depression is a treatable condition. I know many people who have gone through it and I've come out the other side and you're doing well.if you set the intention to heal and reach out for support, you will find help
@@DouglasBloch thank you so much for your reply 🙏🙏🙏 I'm finding a lot of help in your work indeed, God bless!
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Thank you for the video Douglas. I really appreciate the work and time you put into these videos. I think you have to be careful though when you are talking about the "purpose" behind tragedies. Based on your exposition in this video, it sounds like you are suggesting there is some profound design underpinning everything, and every ethical catastrophe is actually some integral part of a tapestry of purpose that is too subtle and profound for our ordinary, everyday perceptions. Would you presume to tell a holocaust survivor that they had to go through that for some supernatural reason? That their suffering is actually for the greater good? I can't imagine myself or anyone saying such a thing to someone in that position. I think it's well and good to encourage people to bring their own meaning to a situation (i.e., embrace an existential perspective). Once you start talking about a "larger purpose" though, I think you are in effect imputing some divine significance to human ethical failures. I'm not sure if that's the position you are advocating or not, but it sounds like it.
Thank you for your perceptive comment. I am encouraging people to bring their own meaning to a situation. In addition, I have noticed with myself and in the lives of my clients that difficult times often bring with them a "silver lining." For example, all of the suffering I experienced through depression has helped me to help others who suffer from depression. On the other hand I would say that things like the Holocaust have some higher good behind them. Yet, if you read Victor Frankl's book Man's Search For Meaning, he writes that some people in the concentration camps, including himself, found meaning in the midst of their hellish experience.
YOU have a PHD In Bullshitology !!😌
No it’s not ok where I am. I am in a living hell and it’s not even all my fault. System failed me. 😞
Are there things that you can do that or outside the system?
Unfortunately not. And I have no friends or family here and I feel completely alienated.
Then it’s a good thing you’ve discovered our support group
Thank you, I'm ok, you're ok. God is in control . I'm exactly where I should be, thank you for my breath, thank you for all who are in my heart. I love you Lord my strength. You gave me and my seed life.
I always thought that depressed people are narssistic, and pay the most attention to but the pursuit of their own happiness. Maybe one forgets that he is a mere number in this huge universe and that he might have died a long or short time ago or death is maybe around the corner...I think the extreme focus on the self is the cause of depression
Yes, depressed people can be self absorbed, but that’s because of the incredible pain they’re in. If you had an abscess which caused a pounding toothache, the only you would be able to think about is the tooth.
Douglas Bloch
I mean before even getting depressed, people who do so tend to think that life is being mean and nasty to them. Suffice it for them to just see how millions in the other side of the earth struggle to get a piece of bread...I also noticed that depression is more common among those who have more than they need or exert less effort to gain their life
not true at all!!!!
cure the gut then the brain will follow
I don't want for anything about this ever. Sucks
Thank you Douglas 🙏
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