Back from the Brink-Douglas Bloch's Depression Recovery Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ต.ค. 2016
- In this video, author and depression counselor Douglas Bloch talks with his friend Noah about his recovery from a 2015 depressive episode. Spending time in the hospital and receiving ECT were the turning points in his recovery.
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Wow! "This Too Shall Pass." Ah, those words. Always waiting to be born out-- even as we struggle and stumble! You sound great!!!!
Thanks. It feels good to emerge from the darkness.
You have a Masters Degree? Not a Master's of Science?
@@DouglasBloch Hello , how can I take your book which you have written on depression?
@@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.
I can't express how thankful I am to live in this age were I can find ppl reaching out on the net
Yes, there is a lot of help out there.
I am so thankful that I have found you. At my darkest moments, your videos help me to find the strength to go on
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
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. 🙌♥️
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
Feel free to email me
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.
Love you both! I am reading Mr. Bloch’s Healing from Depression book now. God bless you both!
Thank you! These people speak from experience.
"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...
Thanks for your feedback. Keep hanging in there. This too, shall pass.
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.
God bless you for sharing
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.
Douglas is such a lovely man, his videos help me so much 💞
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.
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.
th-cam.com/video/3cZDnzfmebI/w-d-xo.html
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.
Thanks for the encouragement. I will be giving another update in two weeks.
Thank you Douglas and Noah. Your both amazing and you give me hope.
You are welcome. I'm glad that the video spoke to you.
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 ✌✌
Thank-You, SIR 💕
Douglas you are my lifeline right now. Thank you so much. Happy Thanksgiving!
Same to you! What part of the country do you live in?
Love you brother ! “Healing From Depression” saved my life . I recommend it to everyone now .
Are you referring to the book that I wrote?
God bless you guys.
love this thank u for sharing your story
You are welcome.
Amazing video
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.
I'm glad the videos are helpful
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!😊♥️✌️
You’re welcome. I hope you get to watch more videos
I Will!😊♥️✌️
Brilliant video. Well done boys.
I’m glad it was helpful
Just watching this video very interesting to see you been interviewed
My two favourite depression heroes 🙏🙏
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.
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?
Hi Douglas I am still struggling at the moment but the videos are a great help. My recovery was set back by a bereavement.
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.
Yes, loss will always make depression worse.
@@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.
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
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
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
I'm glad the videos are of help. Here is Noah's channel. th-cam.com/users/bignoknow
Thanks for sharing this with us, Douglas - are you feeling 100% recovered by this point?
I would say 80% recovered, but that is a big improvement.
Douglas Bloch, big hug. I'm glad you are doing better, Gentle Soul.
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
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.
Ha Ha Ha 😂 "how can you mess up scrambled eggs!" 💛
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.
Wow.
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.
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. th-cam.com/video/DNIM_W0c83c/w-d-xo.html
This too Shall Pass, words only.
Douglas have u ever heard of learned helplessness and do u think it affects depressed people?
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
What is Noah's last name? Trying to find his videos. Thanks.
Thomas BigKnowNo is the channel
It’s so strange how some psych hospitals let you keep your cell phones. Not the three that I have been too in WA.
It is rather rare isn't it
Is schizophrenia curable. I got fully ok few times then few times episodes came
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.
how can i heal when i cant sleep
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.
do you still take medicine?
Yes I do
@@DouglasBloch which ones
Wellbutrin and Lamictal
@@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
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:
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
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
I am sorry to hear that you were in pain. What have you tried to treat depression?
I feel depressed. I just found out my therapist died.
I’m so sorry. That’s a terrible loss. I hope you are getting some support in your grief.
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.
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
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 .☺☺☺
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
@ 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 !!!
@@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.
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.