This is helpful. One of the advantages of having dogs is that they live in the present moment. They don’t worry about tomorrow nor do they ruminate about yesterday. Sometimes I just watch my dogs when I get very upset about what might happen, as they aren’t worried about it at all. Overcoming fear seems to be the biggest obstacle in healing from my anxiety. I’m sorry to say that I am not very good at overcoming fear, even when I tell myself that there is no point worrying about things that may never happen. Sometimes I just feel fear and don’t even know what I am afraid of that might happen. It is random general fear, fear of living. I wonder if other people with depression, anxiety and phobias are also paralyzed by these fears that seem to have no source. A video I watched this week talked about anger being at the root of many people’s depression or anxiety, and I do have anger about all sorts of things that have happened in my life. So, I am working on learning to put that anger in the past where it belongs instead of letting it ruin my present. It is very difficult!
You are so right. My Lab had surgery 11 days ago and had to wear the plastic cone around her head for ten days to keep her from licking the incision or hurting her stitches. It was amazing how fast she got used to it within one day’s time and even didn’t fret about me putting it back on her when I took it off so she could have a short break here and there because she was already used to it. I find it helps to spend a period of time, maybe ten minutes, really FEELING your anger and then try to let it go. Re-hashing it in your mind over and over again is harmful and keeps you stuck in that angry emotional state.
@@lissarx2459 Thank you for the advice. I will try your method. It seems similar to my effort when I'm upset to put aside time for a pity party, like 30 minutes, and just let loose with my frustrations. I'm usually done before the 30 minutes are up and feel better. So, follow a similar thing with my anger. My dad had a terrible temper and I think I inherited it. It is not as bad as it used to be but I think I have issues that are unresolved and so my therapist has given me homework to name my anger and write a letter to it. Writing a letter to my deceased parents helped me forgive them. I hope your dog has healed well! Mine use their cones as weapons and shovels when they have to wear them. I have bruises shaped like arcs on the back of my calves from being rammed. Every dog I've had has done it. They get a smirk on their face when I say Ouch as they seem to find my reaction hilarious! You are so right that they just adapt.
I want to also get a dog but who will take care of the dog when I'm at work and also I can't move that well so cleaning up after a dog would be a big task
Sometimes it's also helpful if we think that "this too shall pass". Because staying in the present often implies that you are stuck with your thoughts while affirming yourself that your thoughts too shall pass, then it feels better.
Please remember to not skip the ads, Douglas only gets a few pennies each time, but they do add up! You're looking great, Douglas, and seeing and hearing you this morning is just what I needed. The last couple of weeks have been bizarre, and considering how weird my life was already, that's saying something! I've been sick since May 5th. I'm sure it's Covid because I don't know what else it could be, and the on-call nurse at my insurance company agrees. Yesterday I found an online company that will mail me an at-home swab test and insurance covers it. There's no testing sites within 30 miles, and I still feel too dizzy to drive safely so that's a big help! I've been sick 18 days now, but I'm lucky that I have the "mild" version, though it sure didn't feel mild when I was gasping for breath and losing touch with reality. I didn't know at the time that delirium is one of the symptoms. One morning I woke from a horrible nightmare but thought it really happened and couldn't stop crying. Even though I was having trouble walking, I stumbled outside, still sobbing, to find a shovel to bury my 4 baby goats because I believed they had all been killed by "murder hornets". When I got to their pen and saw them safe and playing happily, I fainted from being overwhelmed with emotion. I still tear up when I think about it. The scariest thing about it is not knowing how sick I was going to get, so my anxiety was off the charts from my mind projecting and playing all those worst-case scenarios like a constant horror movie. Living in the present and occupying my mind with positive things is the best thing I can do, along with drinking LOTS of water with lemon and a little raw honey. I love to learn new things, so since I couldn't do much else except watch videos (my head hurt too much to read). I limited watching the news to 15 minutes a day, mostly to check weather and local news but avoiding politics. I found videos about botany, especially the desert plants that live out here in the mountain desert that have been used for centuries by Native Americans. Fascinating the variety of wonderful plants up here where there's no Round-up and insecticides. I learned that the pretty bush with the little yellow flowers I love so much is pineapple weed, a wild chamomile that smells wonderful (now that I can smell again!). It's most beneficial for it's calming effect, reduces anxiety! I literally have the medicine I need growing right outside my door, and it's much safer and more pleasant than taking pills! The Great Creator provides us with what we need, but we have to look and learn. Those little flowers are an unexpected gift for me! My anxiety will be less now that I won't be as worried about contracting this, but I will focus on keeping others safe from me now. I ordered a couple of face shields to wear along with a mask, and I'm making masks that are much better than the cheap, ineffective dust masks I was wearing when I caught this. Cuter, too. I'm going to try making different designs, like some designed for men with beards out of "manly fabrics" like the Harley Davidson and Ford truck print I already have. Maybe the guys will be more likely to wear a mask if it's got a dose of "testosterone"! I also want to try making ones with a clear vinyl window over the mouth to help people who are hearing-impaired who need to be able to read lips. I think those would be great for essential workers, like cashiers and police. Finding ways to help gets me out of my own head and makes me feel like I have some control. I don't have money, but I can sew! This will cost me nothing but time since I have a tremendous stash of cotton print fabrics. Sorry for rambling, but that's how I am... annoyingly loquacious! Also, I'm so happy that I'm recovering. Please take this seriously, folks, I underestimated how contagious this virus is and there are many more people not wearing masks out there now and not distancing. I learned that I'm not nearly as tough as I thought I was.
OMG, Lazy I, that is so scary. I think I would have been beside myself with fear after fainting as you describe. For so many people with health anxiety, the whole virus thing is truly scary. The fact that it could be asymptomatic just adds to the tension. I'm so glad to hear you have made it through and that you are devoting your time to helping others.
I have been suffering with depression for a few years now, and recently it's been getting worse with anxiety developing.. I am so happy I found your videos. Thank you for everything!
As an OCD sufferer for nearly 40 years I can relate to this video. Rumination of what ‘might be’ or ‘what if’ is a big part of my life. I try to focus on all the positives in my life and stay in the here and now eg. My loving family. Thank you for the video
@Joey Brahms I follow Ali Greymond on TH-cam. As a person who had OCD she seems to speak a lot of sense. Most of things she says seem obvious to me now but when your OCD is at its worse, you seem to miss the obvious and try a more complicated approach. Good luck with what ever you do.
Hi, Douglas Good Job. I'm a member of AA, and have been so for 36 years. Members who seem to be successful in AA as far as staying sober, practice to the best of our ability to take life living One Day At A Time, Your words too described this exact process. I also like the keep it simple phrase.. Training out thinking to One Day At A Time is so helpful in making life a bit easier. Wishing you a nice day Douglas, Thanks
Gosh, I needed this subject specifically. I don’t know it it’s the added worry of COVID 19 or just me as usual. Thank you for being there for us ❤️ the future is an alter reality of the present. Am enjoying your book “Healing from Depression “, a real book.
Hi...I watch mr. Tolle's videos too!!! & have watched the one you mentioned & it too, had a profound effect for me. So wonderful!!! I fully understand your fear of a reoccurring medical issue, altho, mine is a physical fear. I have a 100% blocked left front artery in my heart. Now, I've had 3 heart attacks, 1 episode, 7 cardiac stents. If I have another attack/episode, a by-pass is the answer, if I live. This is a minute by minute absolute fear!!! Staying in the present, trusting the Lord & breathing meditation has been a saving grace during these surreal days/months 🙏 you seem strong, in control, good health...so, keep the FAITH in the Lord, in present self & keep on biking 🚲 Blessings for you to be & stay safe 🙋♀️
Joyce, sorry to hear of your heart problems. You might want to look into the work of Caldwell Esselstyn, a cardiologist who treats heart disease in a different way
douglas thank you for the videos! i have been trying to get through the rough draft of your upcoming book! i have trouble focusing so.etimes as my mind seems to be not in the present! im working on it though! see ya sunday on the live feed!
Hey Douglas! Thanks for sharing this video... started having very bad derealisation and depersonalisation in the last couple of weeks since tapering off trazodone but my intrusive thoughts are now about my perception of reality which I keep questioning. This creates my mind to zone out and causes much of the fear and anxiety.. trying my hardest to get through but it’s been horrendous
Hope things are better for you now? I'm nearly at the end of a diazapam taper and found the derealization to be the worst withdrawal symptom, and this was with a very slow,gratual taper. We go through waves and windows while our brains are healing and finding the correct balance again. If you need any other support or info on what you have experienced/experiencing then try "The lovely grind" TH-cam channel, the guy has been through it too and is very positive. Take care and God Bless.
Rach Picks thank you for your reply! I am so much better now than when I wrote this 4 months ago.. I’m still recovering but my head is more aware and conscious of myself and the derealisation has gone. What you said is absolutely true about how there are waves and windows of the recovery process. Your brain naturally will heal but it takes time and it’s just a case of two steps forward, one step back! 🙏🏻
Sir,you are my dad's age ,just like him ,I pray for you that God bless you with lots of health and you happiness Aameen . God willing you will never ever get a relapse Aameen Thank you for your information and work
Thanks for a very timely, thoughtful, practical, and inspiring message! Of course, I can pretty much always benefit from these sentiments, but esp. now during the co-vid-related madness!
Thank you for this great video! You really packed it solid with useful information. I’m beginning (again) to study ACIM, and I’ve been following Eckhart’s teachings. I’m familiar with a couple of the other thought forms and affirmations you mentioned, but I definitely needed a reminder. It’s so easy to forget what can be most helpful during a crisis. Most of all, I love the way you bring all of your wisdom and experience together into a coherent set of tools that can be applied immediately. Much love and peace to you!
Douglas thank you for this great video - I have tried to practice this already today - calethenic routine with diaphragmatic breathing, will do another one later today. May sit down and sing my heart out today. I'd love to preview your new manuscript and give my input - how do I do it? See you tomorrow on the live feed. Love MADGE
Hi Doug thank you for this video And you are looking very well Am in another depression and anxiety with suicidal thoughts I do my best to embrace all these and the emotions I feel But it's not the easy as I have M.E. And when am depressed I get over tired so am not able to do the hobbies I love or I usually get out once a week in nature but that's stopped. Iv got some new meds to start today I did start some 3 weeks ago but I had side effects from them. I feel tired and dont no how I will get through this again. I do feel like giving up and am blaming myself for being in this place again But that the depression thoughts telling me this. I miss my lovely simply life. Also I live on my own Though I have a helper come in twice a day. Love and kindness xx
You are correct. Chronic illness is very hard to deal with. But the people I know who have it somehow seem to manage it using the same tools that I talk about. You might want to look at some videos about living with a chronic illness on the Internet
I unfortunately too understand this. Its one thing to work passed and emotional or mental episode. But dealing with a physical problem that may last your entire life? Very, very difficult to cope with. Hope you are finding some relief, Domina
@@stephengreico2810 I’ve dealt with trauma since single digits and functioned, but once my physical health went downhill no one could help me. Especially after an ER incident when I thought I was dying due to yet another undiagnosed illness. I’ve discovered there are different types of ptsd. There are some after an event that once you deal with it and know it won’t happen again you can try to move past it and the flashbacks. Medical ones that involve getting your heart restarted that you know will happen again, how do you deal with that? When you know you still have to go back to the battlefield? And it could be anytime. I have a therapist etc, but he does nothing that helps, just listens. I have heard that EMDR is good but with this past years events everything has been put on hold and just made my medical problems much worse, mentally and physically.
@@LadyDeath6666 God im so sorry for what you've gone through. I too have PTSD since single digits...its awful but I'm coping. I struggle a lot. If you'd like to talk let me know. Always good to have another set of ears for support
@@stephengreico2810 Thankyou for your kind words. I’d love to talk, I don’t have a family here and my best friend died last June who I spoke to everyday, albeit through Facebook. We never got to meet as we lived thousands of miles apart, but we were the best of friends. Some of the nicest people I’ve met were online. I’m also good at listening, it’s very hard for people who don’t suffer to understand.
You mentioned that you have struggled with being able to sleep for years. I have had that problem for decades. As I have gotten older, I have let it keep me from enjoying life. I am so afraid of not being able to sleep that I rarely make plans or travel for fear of feeling bad from lack of sleep. I realize that my biggest obstacle to not sleeping is the fear that I won't sleep. I was wondering if you have had any success with your sleep problem that you could share.
I have a video called what happens when it’s 4 AM and you can’t get back to sleep. I share some tips that help me. I also use medication on occasion. I do have a video called medication’s that are used for insomnia.
Thank you Douglas. I just got a book from the library called “ The happiness plan” by Dr Elise Bialylew” regarding mindfulness practices. Up to page 27.. pretty good so far
Matthew 6:34 The Passion Translation 34 Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.” Matthew 6:34 The Message 34 “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.
You are correct. Condemning yourself creates more suffering. Here's a video I made call "forgive yourself for your mistakes. I hope it is helpful. th-cam.com/video/9eXh6gPnGRA/w-d-xo.html
Fred..whats helped me in this attachment/focus/clinging to The Past, happy or sad, is.. * Gone/done/cant be changed.. * (now) an Illusion.. * HELPFUL in making whatever ADJUSTMENTS for improving/making happier You Present and/or Future.. 🤔🙄😊😉 👍🏾👍🏽👍🏼
I never had bad aniexty or depression until April now I’m scared one day I’ll lose my mind and either hurt myself or someone else it’s like I’ve been in a fog for 4 months
Hi Douglas. I have been on some sort of medication related to depression and anxiety for over 2 years now. I would like to know how much time you have been on medication for to achieve a sense of validation that I'm "normal". Thank you, even if you don't respond to this comment :)
Easier said then done but yes focus on the hear n now . Past is done , future isn’t happened yet all’s u can do is control today and now which will Effect your future. So worry about rn .
My psychiatrist gave me a sleep medication called Ambien. He said that if I took it only as needed I would not become dependent upon it. That has proven true. Also taking warm baths before bedtime was very helpful
@@DouglasBloch you are very very lucky that you got the will power to úe ambuen I had it but uesed everynight and tbus got the side efects and it started to. Not work so i got off after a yr and was tough Becareful i sleept walked 3x scary á hell thêre really í no safe sleep med for me You got a strong will not to use everynite god bless
Something I have noticed only good and nice people have mental health struggles bad people are not as aware of of what is going on around them there are no bad animals
What I feel bad for is people who are triggered by people who are wearing masks, any advice for people who have that trigger in this pandemic to help them feel better?
Is anybody here like me? Cant focus on reading books or watching helpful videos because i feel way too agitated for no apparent reason. The world is too bright its annoying.
There's a lovely meditation video game, called PLAYNE, google it and you'll find it. I'm eager to recommend it to anyone who wants to make meditation into a habit- it encourages you to, by making your campfire burn brighter with each consecutive day of meditation. It has plenty of options on which scenery to meditate in, gives you breathing exercises and allows you to click the mouse when a thought comes to mind so as to let go of it.
This is helpful. One of the advantages of having dogs is that they live in the present moment. They don’t worry about tomorrow nor do they ruminate about yesterday. Sometimes I just watch my dogs when I get very upset about what might happen, as they aren’t worried about it at all. Overcoming fear seems to be the biggest obstacle in healing from my anxiety. I’m sorry to say that I am not very good at overcoming fear, even when I tell myself that there is no point worrying about things that may never happen. Sometimes I just feel fear and don’t even know what I am afraid of that might happen. It is random general fear, fear of living. I wonder if other people with depression, anxiety and phobias are also paralyzed by these fears that seem to have no source. A video I watched this week talked about anger being at the root of many people’s depression or anxiety, and I do have anger about all sorts of things that have happened in my life. So, I am working on learning to put that anger in the past where it belongs instead of letting it ruin my present. It is very difficult!
What a beautiful thought, I'll have to keep reminding myself of that mindset too. Thank you for sharing.
You are so right. My Lab had surgery 11 days ago and had to wear the plastic cone around her head for ten days to keep her from licking the incision or hurting her stitches. It was amazing how fast she got used to it within one day’s time and even didn’t fret about me putting it back on her when I took it off so she could have a short break here and there because she was already used to it. I find it helps to spend a period of time, maybe ten minutes, really FEELING your anger and then try to let it go. Re-hashing it in your mind over and over again is harmful and keeps you stuck in that angry emotional state.
@@lissarx2459 Thank you for the advice. I will try your method. It seems similar to my effort when I'm upset to put aside time for a pity party, like 30 minutes, and just let loose with my frustrations. I'm usually done before the 30 minutes are up and feel better. So, follow a similar thing with my anger. My dad had a terrible temper and I think I inherited it. It is not as bad as it used to be but I think I have issues that are unresolved and so my therapist has given me homework to name my anger and write a letter to it. Writing a letter to my deceased parents helped me forgive them. I hope your dog has healed well! Mine use their cones as weapons and shovels when they have to wear them. I have bruises shaped like arcs on the back of my calves from being rammed. Every dog I've had has done it. They get a smirk on their face when I say Ouch as they seem to find my reaction hilarious! You are so right that they just adapt.
@@JimothyOnline Your words are very kind.
I want to also get a dog but who will take care of the dog when I'm at work and also I can't move that well so cleaning up after a dog would be a big task
Sometimes it's also helpful if we think that "this too shall pass". Because staying in the present often implies that you are stuck with your thoughts while affirming yourself that your thoughts too shall pass, then it feels better.
I hope it never happens again for you Douglas, I don't think it will, you have learned so much on your journey. So have I.
We love you Douglas!
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You're looking great, Douglas, and seeing and hearing you this morning is just what I needed.
The last couple of weeks have been bizarre, and considering how weird my life was already, that's saying something!
I've been sick since May 5th. I'm sure it's Covid because I don't know what else it could be, and the on-call nurse at my insurance company agrees.
Yesterday I found an online company that will mail me an at-home swab test and insurance covers it. There's no testing sites within 30 miles, and I still feel too dizzy to drive safely so that's a big help!
I've been sick 18 days now, but I'm lucky that I have the "mild" version, though it sure didn't feel mild when I was gasping for breath and losing touch with reality. I didn't know at the time that delirium is one of the symptoms.
One morning I woke from a horrible nightmare but thought it really happened and couldn't stop crying. Even though I was having trouble walking, I stumbled outside, still sobbing, to find a shovel to bury my 4 baby goats because I believed they had all been killed by "murder hornets". When I got to their pen and saw them safe and playing happily, I fainted from being overwhelmed with emotion. I still tear up when I think about it.
The scariest thing about it is not knowing how sick I was going to get, so my anxiety was off the charts from my mind projecting and playing all those worst-case scenarios like a constant horror movie.
Living in the present and occupying my mind with positive things is the best thing I can do, along with drinking LOTS of water with lemon and a little raw honey.
I love to learn new things, so since I couldn't do much else except watch videos (my head hurt too much to read). I limited watching the news to 15 minutes a day, mostly to check weather and local news but avoiding politics.
I found videos about botany, especially the desert plants that live out here in the mountain desert that have been used for centuries by Native Americans. Fascinating the variety of wonderful plants up here where there's no Round-up and insecticides.
I learned that the pretty bush with the little yellow flowers I love so much is pineapple weed, a wild chamomile that smells wonderful (now that I can smell again!). It's most beneficial for it's calming effect, reduces anxiety! I literally have the medicine I need growing right outside my door, and it's much safer and more pleasant than taking pills!
The Great Creator provides us with what we need, but we have to look and learn. Those little flowers are an unexpected gift for me!
My anxiety will be less now that I won't be as worried about contracting this, but I will focus on keeping others safe from me now. I ordered a couple of face shields to wear along with a mask, and I'm making masks that are much better than the cheap, ineffective dust masks I was wearing when I caught this. Cuter, too.
I'm going to try making different designs, like some designed for men with beards out of "manly fabrics" like the Harley Davidson and Ford truck print I already have. Maybe the guys will be more likely to wear a mask if it's got a dose of "testosterone"!
I also want to try making ones with a clear vinyl window over the mouth to help people who are hearing-impaired who need to be able to read lips. I think those would be great for essential workers, like cashiers and police.
Finding ways to help gets me out of my own head and makes me feel like I have some control. I don't have money, but I can sew! This will cost me nothing but time since I have a tremendous stash of cotton print fabrics.
Sorry for rambling, but that's how I am... annoyingly loquacious! Also, I'm so happy that I'm recovering.
Please take this seriously, folks, I underestimated how contagious this virus is and there are many more people not wearing masks out there now and not distancing. I learned that I'm not nearly as tough as I thought I was.
OMG, Lazy I, that is so scary. I think I would have been beside myself with fear after fainting as you describe.
For so many people with health anxiety, the whole virus thing is truly scary. The fact that it could be asymptomatic just adds to the tension.
I'm so glad to hear you have made it through and that you are devoting your time to helping others.
You make a real difference everyday!
Thank you for your kind words
POWERFUL advice.
Thanks Douglas
Iam safe now.all is well.Thanks Douglas
You speak very well sir, awesome help u give to people 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you
Video yang sangat bermanfaat. Terimakasih Douglas.
I have been suffering with depression for a few years now, and recently it's been getting worse with anxiety developing.. I am so happy I found your videos. Thank you for everything!
As an OCD sufferer for nearly 40 years I can relate to this video. Rumination of what ‘might be’ or ‘what if’ is a big part of my life. I try to focus on all the positives in my life and stay in the here and now eg. My loving family. Thank you for the video
@Joey Brahms I follow Ali Greymond on TH-cam. As a person who had OCD she seems to speak a lot of sense. Most of things she says seem obvious to me now but when your OCD is at its worse, you seem to miss the obvious and try a more complicated approach. Good luck with what ever you do.
there are medications that have helped many people with OCD Talk to your doctor about it.
Thanks Douglas, u are such an inspiration@
You're welcome
Hi, Douglas Good Job. I'm a member of AA, and have been so for 36 years. Members who seem to be successful in AA as far as staying sober, practice to the best of our ability to take life living One Day At A Time, Your words too described this exact process. I also like the keep it simple phrase.. Training out thinking to One Day At A Time is so helpful in making life a bit easier.
Wishing you a nice day Douglas, Thanks
Chuck Pestacchi that’s lovely 36 years, amazing. Thanks for the reminder of one day at the time.
Changed my mindset after your vids, juet gotta be more grateful for what i have. Things could always be worse.
No more depressive episodes for you, Doug. Only peace will be upon you.
Gosh, I needed this subject specifically. I don’t know it it’s the added worry of COVID 19 or just me as usual. Thank you for being there for us ❤️ the future is an alter reality of the present. Am enjoying your book “Healing from Depression “, a real book.
Thanks. I think it’s a good book don’t you
Douglas Bloch it’s very touching as well as informative, effective ❤️
Thank you Douglas 💛☀️💛☀️
Thank you for this Dr. Bloch!
My pleasure!
Your videos are a great service to humanity. Thank you.
Thank you for a new video. I look forward to them
Many of us are great at giving advice to others but we really must listen to our own advice.Your explanation shows that.Douglas STAY IN THE PRESENT!
I appreciate that!
Just visiting my favorite youtuber Douglas!
You kept me sane, when I went through dark days!
Keep safe Douglas.
Thanks Douglas. You're needed now more than ever!
Sending lots of love your way, Douglas. For me, you have been a watchful guardian through your videos 🌼
You’re more than welcome. Which videos do you like best
Hi...I watch mr. Tolle's videos too!!! & have watched the one you mentioned & it too, had a profound effect for me. So wonderful!!! I fully understand your fear of a reoccurring medical issue, altho, mine is a physical fear. I have a 100% blocked left front artery in my heart. Now, I've had 3 heart attacks, 1 episode, 7 cardiac stents. If I have another attack/episode, a by-pass is the answer, if I live. This is a minute by minute absolute fear!!! Staying in the present, trusting the Lord & breathing meditation has been a saving grace during these surreal days/months 🙏 you seem strong, in control, good health...so, keep the FAITH in the Lord, in present self & keep on biking 🚲
Blessings for you to be & stay safe 🙋♀️
Joyce, sorry to hear of your heart problems. You might want to look into the work of Caldwell Esselstyn, a cardiologist who treats heart disease in a different way
You impart such knowledge and wisdom. Thanks a million. You are a life saver. God bless.
i love you work...you are the best
You are welcome
I think not only do I need this,but my mom needs this too(because my dad is very sick and it's just wrecking her)!
You're a hero,Doug :)
douglas thank you for the videos! i have been trying to get through the rough draft of your upcoming book! i have trouble focusing so.etimes as my mind seems to be not in the present! im working on it though! see ya sunday on the live feed!
This is my biggest problem ! Thank you
Hey Douglas! Thanks for sharing this video... started having very bad derealisation and depersonalisation in the last couple of weeks since tapering off trazodone but my intrusive thoughts are now about my perception of reality which I keep questioning. This creates my mind to zone out and causes much of the fear and anxiety.. trying my hardest to get through but it’s been horrendous
Hope things are better for you now? I'm nearly at the end of a diazapam taper and found the derealization to be the worst withdrawal symptom, and this was with a very slow,gratual taper. We go through waves and windows while our brains are healing and finding the correct balance again. If you need any other support or info on what you have experienced/experiencing then try "The lovely grind" TH-cam channel, the guy has been through it too and is very positive. Take care and God Bless.
Rach Picks thank you for your reply! I am so much better now than when I wrote this 4 months ago.. I’m still recovering but my head is more aware and conscious of myself and the derealisation has gone. What you said is absolutely true about how there are waves and windows of the recovery process. Your brain naturally will heal but it takes time and it’s just a case of two steps forward, one step back! 🙏🏻
A great reminder of mindfulness, thank you.
Thanks Douglas! It's amazing how different people cope with anxiety.
Thank you for all you do to help people Mr Douglas :)
Powerful video. Simple yet profound. Deep appreciation. Ireland
Sir,you are my dad's age ,just like him ,I pray for you that God bless you with lots of health and you happiness Aameen . God willing you will never ever get a relapse Aameen Thank you for your information and work
Douglas,
Your videos have substantially improved my life. I am absolutely grateful.
-RM
Great to see you in good form Douglas.Stay positive and well!✌
Thank you. I think that video was made a year ago
Beautiful message and practical! Thank you for posting this Douglas!
Thanks for a very timely, thoughtful, practical, and inspiring message! Of course, I can pretty much always benefit from these sentiments, but esp. now during the co-vid-related madness!
Really appreciate your channel. Encouraging to know you have overcome things I’m going through.
Excellent Douglas as usual keep well 👍
Thanks Douglas 😊✌
Great video as always. You are such a life saver
This is great Douglas! I’m so happy that you you are doing so well.
Please make a video on anxiety induced tinnitus
Your such a sweet human being. Thankyou for your help!
As an activity, I love hippies
Thanks so much Douglas xx
You’re welcome Regina. Doesn’t that mean Queen or someone in rulership
Great video Douglas, I have a real problem staying in the present. Also I need to mention - you're 71? Wow you look a lot younger! ☺
Thanks Kristi. Staying in the present is a problem for all of us.
Thank you Douglas. 🌼
Thank you for this great video! You really packed it solid with useful information. I’m beginning (again) to study ACIM, and I’ve been following Eckhart’s teachings. I’m familiar with a couple of the other thought forms and affirmations you mentioned, but I definitely needed a reminder. It’s so easy to forget what can be most helpful during a crisis. Most of all, I love the way you bring all of your wisdom and experience together into a coherent set of tools that can be applied immediately. Much love and peace to you!
Thanks Jeana. There’s a lot of good spiritual information out there
Wish this was longer this is exacly what i needed i will listen again
Thank you for this video & the steps in this video! I will save this video to watch back & write down the steps
Thanks Cary. I liked your joke today
Douglas Bloch I think you’ve got me mixed up with somebody else
Douglas thank you for this great video - I have tried to practice this already today - calethenic routine with diaphragmatic breathing, will do another one later today. May sit down and sing my heart out today. I'd love to preview your new manuscript and give my input - how do I do it? See you tomorrow on the live feed. Love MADGE
This is very helpful.
Thank you for this presentation. It was very helpful...and such a good reminder.
Thank you ❤️
Thank you for this video!
You're welcome.
Cheers from Argentina. I love you videos. They are very clear and useful !!!
Thank you.
Thank you for your video
Thank you X⛅🍀
Grateful for everything you've just shared. :-)
You're welcome.
Wait you’re 71 years old! You look amazing so much longer than you are, I thought you were tops 50!
Thank you for the compliment. You’re only as old as you feel.”
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I really needed this today. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
So true!
Hi Doug thank you for this video
And you are looking very well
Am in another depression and anxiety with suicidal thoughts
I do my best to embrace all these and the emotions I feel
But it's not the easy as I have M.E.
And when am depressed I get over tired so am not able to do the hobbies I love or I usually get out once a week in nature but that's stopped.
Iv got some new meds to start today
I did start some 3 weeks ago but I had side effects from them.
I feel tired and dont no how I will get through this again.
I do feel like giving up and am blaming myself for being in this place again
But that the depression thoughts telling me this.
I miss my lovely simply life.
Also I live on my own
Though I have a helper come in twice a day.
Love and kindness xx
Does ME have to do with muscle pain? If you provide your email address I will send you a chapter on hope from my new manuscript on suicide prevention.
What about fear and pain that are always there, past, future and present? Chronic illness that makes everyday a living nightmare?
You are correct. Chronic illness is very hard to deal with. But the people I know who have it somehow seem to manage it using the same tools that I talk about. You might want to look at some videos about living with a chronic illness on the Internet
I unfortunately too understand this. Its one thing to work passed and emotional or mental episode. But dealing with a physical problem that may last your entire life? Very, very difficult to cope with. Hope you are finding some relief, Domina
@@stephengreico2810 I’ve dealt with trauma since single digits and functioned, but once my physical health went downhill no one could help me. Especially after an ER incident when I thought I was dying due to yet another undiagnosed illness. I’ve discovered there are different types of ptsd. There are some after an event that once you deal with it and know it won’t happen again you can try to move past it and the flashbacks. Medical ones that involve getting your heart restarted that you know will happen again, how do you deal with that? When you know you still have to go back to the battlefield? And it could be anytime.
I have a therapist etc, but he does nothing that helps, just listens. I have heard that EMDR is good but with this past years events everything has been put on hold and just made my medical problems much worse, mentally and physically.
@@LadyDeath6666 God im so sorry for what you've gone through. I too have PTSD since single digits...its awful but I'm coping. I struggle a lot.
If you'd like to talk let me know. Always good to have another set of ears for support
@@stephengreico2810 Thankyou for your kind words. I’d love to talk, I don’t have a family here and my best friend died last June who I spoke to everyday, albeit through Facebook. We never got to meet as we lived thousands of miles apart, but we were the best of friends. Some of the nicest people I’ve met were online. I’m also good at listening, it’s very hard for people who don’t suffer to understand.
my brain does this it constantly thinks about the future it tells me my future will be bad i dont trust my brain my brain keeps living in the future
thank you
You're welcome.
Almost at 60K subscribers!!
Just passed it today
@@DouglasBloch Congratulations!!
🙏🏾 you’re a big help wish I had some money to donate to your channel but I’m just a poor Pharmacy Tech struggling
Says send good wishes. Thanks.
very very important
Thanks
You’re welcome
You mentioned that you have struggled with being able to sleep for years. I have had that problem for decades. As I have gotten older, I have let it keep me from enjoying life. I am so afraid of not being able to sleep that I rarely make plans or travel for fear of feeling bad from lack of sleep. I realize that my biggest obstacle to not sleeping is the fear that I won't sleep. I was wondering if you have had any success with your sleep problem that you could share.
I have a video called what happens when it’s 4 AM and you can’t get back to sleep. I share some tips that help me. I also use medication on occasion. I do have a video called medication’s that are used for insomnia.
Thank you Douglas. I just got a book from the library called “ The happiness plan” by Dr Elise Bialylew” regarding mindfulness practices. Up to page 27.. pretty good so far
Thanks for the recommendation
Matthew 6:34 The Passion Translation 34 Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.”
Matthew 6:34 The Message 34 “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.
I love that passage
What about forgiving yourself for mistakes, ie, not staying in the present but focusing on the past? I’m condemning myself
You are correct. Condemning yourself creates more suffering. Here's a video I made call "forgive yourself for your mistakes. I hope it is helpful.
th-cam.com/video/9eXh6gPnGRA/w-d-xo.html
Fred..whats helped me in this attachment/focus/clinging to The Past, happy or sad, is..
* Gone/done/cant be changed..
* (now) an Illusion..
* HELPFUL in making whatever ADJUSTMENTS for improving/making happier You Present and/or Future..
🤔🙄😊😉 👍🏾👍🏽👍🏼
Ha...in a recent group meeting i proclaimed.."Go forth & MAKE MISTAKES !!! "..cuz how else do we learn..and IMPROVE ?? 🤔🤔🤔 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Anchoring mantras are good to keep you in the present
I agree. I use affirmations.
Don't over think!!
I never had bad aniexty or depression until April now I’m scared one day I’ll lose my mind and either hurt myself or someone else it’s like I’ve been in a fog for 4 months
Are you reaching out for mental health treatments?
Hi Douglas. I have been on some sort of medication related to depression and anxiety for over 2 years now. I would like to know how much time you have been on medication for to achieve a sense of validation that I'm "normal". Thank you, even if you don't respond to this comment :)
I have been on medication every since I got out of the psychiatric ward in January 2016. That’s four years and four months
Easier said then done but yes focus on the hear n now . Past is done , future isn’t happened yet all’s u can do is control today and now which will Effect your future. So worry about rn .
Don't go back to the dark area, ever!
We need you.
Thank you.
How is it best to deal with past? Like past trauma and intrusive thoughts about the past.
If you have passed trauma, you might want to go to a therapist to specializes in trauma
@@DouglasBloch thank you Douglas 🙏 you are amazing, your videos are reassuring and calming. Thank you 👍
Doug how did you deal with sleep issues i am in the middle of this challenge
My psychiatrist gave me a sleep medication called Ambien. He said that if I took it only as needed I would not become dependent upon it. That has proven true. Also taking warm baths before bedtime was very helpful
@@DouglasBloch you are very very lucky that you got the will power to úe ambuen I had it but uesed everynight and tbus got the side efects and it started to. Not work so i got off after a yr and was tough Becareful i sleept walked 3x scary á hell thêre really í no safe sleep med for me You got a strong will not to use everynite god bless
Can stress cause poor circulation
Something I have noticed only good and nice people have mental health struggles bad people are not as aware of of what is going on around them there are no bad animals
What I feel bad for is people who are triggered by people who are wearing masks, any advice for people who have that trigger in this pandemic to help them feel better?
That’s a good question. When they see him as perhaps I can make another association that is more positive
@@DouglasBloch Anything to help them would be great. 👍🥰
Is anybody here like me? Cant focus on reading books or watching helpful videos because i feel way too agitated for no apparent reason. The world is too bright its annoying.
Yes, I have been there. You might want to reach out to a mental health professional.
I love the jokes
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There's a lovely meditation video game, called PLAYNE, google it and you'll find it. I'm eager to recommend it to anyone who wants to make meditation into a habit- it encourages you to, by making your campfire burn brighter with each consecutive day of meditation.
It has plenty of options on which scenery to meditate in, gives you breathing exercises and allows you to click the mouse when a thought comes to mind so as to let go of it.
Cute mask :P
Every 7 years? Makes me think of Saturn.
You hit the nail on the head. I am an astrologer.
Hi douglas have you receive my email message ?😔
Yes, I responded to it today
Thanks Douglas
Thank you.