Back From the Brink: Darrell's Depression Recovery Story

In this video, author and depression counselor Douglas Bloch interviews a depression survivor about his journey from major depression to mental health recovery.
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[@inspectorclouseau3880]

I don't see 2 broken men up there I see 2 lions, the immense strength in character to help others

[@amandagarcia6320]

Wonderful video. Please keep making these helpful videos. For those of us who suffer from this DEBILITATING, AWFUL, NIGHTMARE EXISTENCE, videos like these can be lifesaving resources in helping us "cope". Love your channel. Love your books. Thank you.

[@DouglasBloch]

Thanks. I have other "Back From the Brink" videos on my channel. Which books do you have?

[@constantdarkfog49]

Thanks Darrell for sharing your recovery experience, your strength is inspiring.

[@occasionalotaku23]

It's helpful to hear others' stories. Thanks for making these videos, Douglas.

[@DouglasBloch]

You're welcome.

[@magadog1]

Thank you, Darrell. You are a kind and amazing person. Warms my heart to hear of your progress! 💜💚 You articulate it so well.

[@DouglasBloch]

I'll pass this on to Darrell. How have you been doing?

[@ashleyharlan2896]

I love this

[@DouglasBloch]

I'm glad that it spoke to you.

[@kbderek610]

That’s what scares me most about depression was the ruminating. It’s I like being blind with sight

[@k.ravishankar5063]

Thanks Douglas and Darrel for this amazing vedio

[@denisawhite995]

Great video. I love watching your channels. It helps me to understand depression more. I wish my husband was willing to watch them too as he is the sufferer. Denisa

[@DouglasBloch]

You're welcome.

[@eddiecleaver5376]

Thank you, a great story - especially the lifestyle changes which a proving positive.

[@stevethomas74]

Great to see these interviews, please keep them coming, Douglas If I lived nearer, I'd probably do one myself (even though I am the most self-conscious person on camera ever!) Have a good weekend :-)

[@DouglasBloch]

Maybe we can do one Skype. What would you talk about in the interview?

[@stevethomas74]

Hi there, Douglas - hmm, maybe?! I am not at all good on camera or making videos but if my story or experiences with Depression can make even one person out there feel like they can relate to me, then it would be more than worth it. As for what I would talk about? I guess just my experiences with it, when it first started, how I cope now with it that kinda thing? I would go with whatever guidelines etc you wish to lay out.

[@DouglasBloch]

Okay. I will let you know if my video people would like to try this out.

[@davejarvis7522]

I wish I could agree with you both but I've been depressed for many,many years and it never gets better- very difficult,

[@stevestewart7150]

Hi Douglas, I just stumbled upon your videos today and it's comforting to know that I'm not alone. I was diagnosed with chronic major depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD several years ago. I've taken several different meds with various results until I tried Prozac about a year ago, which had helped a lot until recently. My Dr says I have "Prozac poop-out", so they're changing my meds in the next few days. I'm completely stressed out and worried about the new meds working or not. As bad as the other issues are, especially when they come in stretches of months or even years in length, I think the thing that affects me most is the OCD. I have unwanted thoughts of things from my past, something I may have said or done in a social setting, loss of friends and loved ones, and much more. It becomes so overwhelming that it's become hard to function - including work, sleep, relationships, etc. I've suffered through a lot of loss since 2006, as well. My only daughter drowned in 2006, 5 weeks later one of my lifelong friends passed away, my nephew died of an overdose in 2009, my mother of dementia in 2015, as well as my long time counselor (who was such a huge part of my mental health treatment), my brother passed away in 2016, and I lost my middle son to an overdose on December 28, 2018. I am a man of faith, so suicide isn't an option. I just want to feel "normal" again, at least sometimes. I feel so alone, but I'm afraid of being in social situations due to fear of saying or doing something that would bring back the mental torment of unwanted thoughts. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[@stevestewart7150]

Oh, I forgot to add that I'm recovering from alcoholism and drug use.

[@DouglasBloch]

Steve, I am. sorry for all of your losses. If you suffer from OCD, you should ask you doctor about the antidepressant Luvox, which has been approved for treating OCD. In addition, here are two of my videos on how to heal from OCD. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKPIhJyVrNh3hbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5y3pIiAh9hrgtE

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Down voters are seriously depressed . Let's pray for them...together.