WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER EVER GIVE UP... (A Message of Hope)

[@patriciastarkey4951]

I’m in a deep depression. You gave me hope.

[@bgoodorhell4u]

Get your hormones check and thyroid.

[@adventureawaits4022]

My depression can get pretty dark. Drinking doesn’t help, of course.

[@calebmcvey1687]

7 years ago I had severe depersonalization and watching your videos literally saved my life back then. I think I’m going to start making videos about it, because until I found your videos I thought I was alone and when I realized I wasn’t alone that was the main thing that helped me heal. I want to make sure no one destroys themselves because of something that can 100% be healed, something I went through and could help them with. Anyways, you help so many people and I’m so thankful for you brother.

[@sanosanesi5446]

How did you cured depersonalization?

[@FaithEvolved]

I have been there before. It's sooo true that when you're in it ---you can't imagine what it's like not to be in it. You feel stuck forever. The good news is that no matter how "true" that feels, it's totally not. Trust me!

[@saralennon3205]

I’m not ok, I’m struggling thank you Noah I so needed to hear this today

[@axiehelena3311]

I'm at the point of life (and my illness) where I just don't feel anything. I don't know what my problems are anymore, I completely lost myself and forgot who I was. Feel like my life is not worth living. I have enough but I'm not really happy and I believe nothing will bring me long-term happiness. Sometimes I think about commiting suicide, but would never do that to my family.... I'm just waiting for death

[@nightshade1582]

I am 22 and I was diagnosed with adhd when I was 17. Not being able to afford to see a counselor or psychiatrist consistently, I didn’t know that’s what was causing me to having crazy mood swings/anger/depression. I just found out last month that my adhd is what was causing it. My doctor added to my medications a mood stabilizer and it’s been working pretty well to help my mind slow down from the over thinking. It’s hard sometimes because I am slower at learning and at achieving things in life because of the way my brain is wired. Thank you for making these videos. I’ve been watching you since I was 15. Your words of encouragement and understanding really help when I don’t have someone around to help me with that.

[@bgoodorhell4u]

Stay strong brother or sister.

[@user-lo1bs4wp7j]

34 here and just diagnosed with ADHD, on meds now and wow it feels like I can think clearly for the first time. I can totally relate.

[@djmfilms1999]

I’m right there with you 🙏🏼 I go through the same thing. Allot of people tend to overlook and overuse the word ADHD/ADD without knowing what it really is… for us that truly do have it’s allot of different things all at once!! Living with ADHD is very tough but to talk with other people that have ADHD it gives you hope and a sense of connection like no other cause you are very alike with other people that do have ADHD and that understand. To me finding a ADHD support group is a big thing!! I just wanted to comment and let you know that I totally I understand what you are saying and what you go through 🙏🏼 we are in this together 😊🙏🏼 to one ADHD Brain to another 🙏🏼

[@nightshade1582]

@@djmfilms1999 thank you for your kind words. What support group do you go to? Is it online or in person?

[@nightshade1582]

@@user-lo1bs4wp7j it’s really common for people to not be properly diagnosed with adhd until they’re adults which is unfortunate. But I’m glad you found what was going on so you can proceed to figure out how to live everyday life and make your life adhd friendly

[@vincesza8464]

I can’t thank you and Doug enough for your wisdom. It carried me in the darkest times when days felt like months. That book was a huge part. Thanks for everything Noah.

[@johngrant7138]

I'm going through a extreme anxious depression since June 2021. My anxiety has been so bad I have been to the ER 15 times over the months. I exercise 2 hours a day and eat well. I am on an SSRI and I have a therapist and go to groups. I really have struggled. I always feel in a altered state. I want me back.

[@ryandouglas7976]

This is one of your best videos ever!!

[@danielstocks6943]

I needed this - thank you. I've been following you for a while and your words have helped me beyond measure.

[@mitch2214]

I’m feeling pretty depressed and out of it these days. Battling suicidality and it’s hard to explain it to people.

[@adventurefan840]

I am definitely struggling. I have been so alone. No one understands me. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@mistermustang23]

after car crash destroyed my back, now i can hardly walk from bed to the bathroom. plus, with world being on high alert on covid, again. it's hard to get a doctor's appointment that isn't weeks or months apart. It's really got me down and with the bills stacking up with not being able to work is not helping either.

[@SuperSilverJay]

I've missed these videos.

[@jiberider994]

Over the last couple years I went through persistent severe depression and crippling anxiety and DP with constant thoughts of de4th. Even before the DP, my depression was so severe that at times I would have been ready for a 90 day stay at a Psych ward. At times, I have felt so down that I thought I could cry for a thousand years. I - like yourself - believed I was beyond hope. I now identify how instability in my childhood combined with my introspective, obsessive nature fed into the depression and anxiety, causing a vicious downward spiral. Douglas Bloch's audiobook made me internalize the fact that I do not have to blame myself. Just like with anxiety, I accept depression as a natural reaction. As a response: I try to address what's in my control as best I can. I cook good food, train at the gym, shoot hoops/chat with friends/colleagues, strive to create more free time, financial stability and cut off toxic people (that includes some family). I also started working in the health and fitness industry (previously I was in a field that didn't interest me). I'm not always stable (I've had a good week) and struggle with a couple bad habits.

[@lindamullin8309]

I’m watching your videos I’m in a very depressed state. I need some hope and listening to you is helping Thank you

[@allisonsmith.03]

It was actually watching your videos that made me realize I’m not alone. That was a big moment for me. Thank you 🙏

[@lukebirch31]

Hey man I just fell into a deep depression and I also overthink my reality but I’m I know I’ll be ok thanks man you gave me hope love from the uk ❤️

[@ryandouglas7976]

Please please keep doing this channel Noah. I know you've been discouraged sometimes on what to do with this channel but the videos you do on mental health are truly fantastic and very much needed and appreciated!

[@dandydogsalon5611]

Hope is almost lost .. but thank you for the video. It is like a breath of fresh air. I hope your wishes will come true.

[@javier4060]

Just For Today!

[@mH-sb2vc]

This month has made me spiral back into deep anxiety and depression. Thanks for the hope. It's been so hard :(

[@samokeefe2857]

I’m going through the exact same thing right now. The same thoughts and the same disorders. I can’t find comfort no matter how hard I grasp. Close people say they’re worried about me which causes me more stress cos I’m like am I meant to be worried? It feels abit hopeless, I want to improve but this depersonalisation is painful

[@annmarieoliverie7526]

Struggling and feeling very down and hopeless trying hard but each day is the same in group therapy tried different meds nothing has worked so far afraid there isn’t anything else trying to have hope .ty

[@TylerThalos]

Thanks from the bottom of my heart

[@alexaalonzo3768]

June 2021 to now have been the hardest days of my life. Thank you for helping me push through. Days like today I’m eating brownies and granola bars for breakfast because that’s all I have energy for. Days like today I just don’t feel like it because I don’t know where I’m getting energy. Days like today I’m ready to throw in the towel, but your video helped me.

[@nathanchenery1075]

Going through it right now. Noah’s videos are a source of inspiration

[@MrPaddlepower]

Thank you for your inspiration Noah , i've been losing the will to live and your message helped me today . blessings to you and all who are struggling right now .

[@reenayeo]

I don’t know if my mental health is ok or not but what i always told myself is that how bad can it be as long as it doesn’t kill me it will past. I bottle up my feeling way too much and i know is bad but i don’t know who to talk/ speak to, i don’t know. I have so much to say but i never once say it out is always inside my brain the feeling the sadness the lost of don’t know what to do with life is like people have their goals on what they wanna do in their life but i don’t know what i want or maybe is just the fear in me. I when back to school because i want to take a break from work life but as my school life getting to an end i will have to get back to work again. I some how wanna go on study but not going to lie i’m not good at studying i try my best just to not fail any subject is even more stressful when i have to work to live. Maybe this is why i watch youtube video a lot just to get away from the fact that i have so much need to do. I really like how much you share and how you encourage others to hang in there. I know is all in my head and as long i do whats needed to be done everything will be ok but is this what i want? I really don’t know. Some time i just want someone to be there for me to share someone that is not my family member, i don’t know i get to much cold shoulder from them that i don’t know how to speak to them. Just wanna say thanks for sharing and i feel your spirit and yes never give up. I will be stronger. Love you and this one make me tear up nice one but is ok to cry right?

[@soundidesign9653]

Thank you greatly. Helps knowing that I am not alone. I was prescribed SSRIs just over a week ago and almost lost my mind. I have been to a and e twice since. I know I will come through this, but the obcessive thoughts and anxiety/ depression can be overwhelming. I have reached out and been completely honest about my struggle. It's great how much family can help. I wish everyone all the best and pray for your full recovery. God Bless you all.

[@jordangrice3565]

Thank you so much brother. Exactly what I and so many others needed today and many days.

[@johngrant7138]

I'm going through the worst time as we speak. I have severe anxiety and depression after some lifestyle changes. Everyday is a struggle . I'm scared and fearful all the time. I have reached out. I have groups and a therapist. I been on medication which has not done much so far. I need hope. I pray this is over soon.

[@itsmyytaccount8498]

Thanks Noah

[@catherinebailey940]

You. Are. AMAZING. I have listened to soooo many things in regards to anxiety and depression, and this video got through to me like no other. I wish you were in my friendship circle so you could remind me this when my own brain can't lol. Keep doing this. It is so important!

[@larryrobinson1399]

Beautiful video , thanks

[@larryrobinson1399]

Curious did ya have any vision related issues with the dpdr / anxiety ? Tension headaches ? Appreciate the knowledge

[@maureentv6876]

Me and my partner are very opposite especially when it comes to culture. I never know depression exists and I thought it's all about circumstances in life. When I met my partner I researched a lot and always watch you to be educated. I helped him taper his medication for anxiety and depression he's been on for more than 30 years. The reason is it's not helping him anymore, he couldn't believe he made it and now he was able to feel everything and not being numb with emotions. When he's down I let him, when he's irritable I let him then afterwards he will apologize as he would realize its just his mood and I know it too then we smile again. I don't nag nor pressure him and it makes his anxiety way less. We all have limited time in this world. Cherish all the people that love and support us. Don't let a bad day trick you it's a bad life, moods goes ups and down. Talk to families or professionals. Keep safe all

[@AndrzejewskiDA]

I am encouraged with your posts

[@philipfoley982]

You know what I going through man My mind running way with me at the moment ❤

[@bananeneter999]

This is so beautiful Noah. I am deep in darkness but this resonates with me deeply

[@daranbrock7891]

I rarely leave comments due to the anxiety aspect but I just needed to say I deeply appreciate your videos; Especially the ones discussing alcohol because I can see myself going down the same path, I don't know if I have the wisdom or the will to reverse such path but simply taking each day as it comes. Sorry I hope this made sense . Just trying to say how much i appreciate the vulnerability and insight in your videos.

[@ballerinablush5436]

I love you (saying this in a daughter like way) thanks sooo much for this video. I put this in my playlist called ICE In case of emergency, now i’m feeling some peace to sleep

[@valeriab-6126]

Thanks Noah❤️ sometimes it's just so hard to believe that better times will come..

[@nicoyou11]

Your videos are so genuine, that makes me believe that there is hope. Thank you for helping!

[@tripmann268]

Thanks Noah, I'm 26, living alone and I've barely achieved anything in the last 5 years. I have autism traits which make doing any work difficult even without having depression on my back. The only relationship that's ever mattered to me ended about 2 years ago. I feel like I don't have a real home or a purpose anymore. I remember back when I did have those things and it helps and hurts at the same time. Thanks for the video, I'm still looking for a way out of what feels like hell. I believe in the things you say man. Everyone here, take care.

[@allanokeefe104]

Had a mental breakdown, severe depression and anxiety that hospitalized me for 4weeks 3 years ago. I must have watched you post "What Does Clinical Depression Feel Like" 100 times because it perfectly described what I was going through and helped me through days/nights I didn't know if I'd make it....I can't describe how important it is to be able to relate to someone in those moments,thank you Noah you are my Douglas Bloch! Another great book I read was Journeys With The Black Dog which is a collection of stories by people who suffered with and overcame depression/anxiety and other mental illnesses. It's an inspiring book and helped me a lot as well.

[@goldeneaglepride5044]

Thanks brother. Been surviving similar situation as/to yours going on 13 years. Today has been a rough one. Your journey gives me hope. Blessings.

[@kassiep]

Thank you sooo much for this! You wouldn't believe how much it's needed!! 2021 wasn't good for me, my agrophobia got much worse and I haven't even left town in like 6 months and thinking about 2022 makes me scared it's just part of the sprial down

[@xxpositivexxful]

Thanks for sharing this Noah. I’ve been in bed for a couple of days losing hope, I know I can pull myself out of it & I’m usually like this for a few days but this videos come at a great time. Childhood traumas left me with anxiety & it’s like a rollercoaster. 💎

[@vanessafrankk]

Just ordered this book. Thank you.

[@lisam2036]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@catherinebailey940]

I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this. It literally gets me through my darkest moments when I'm about to give up.

[@jonathanturner4220]

Truly one of your best videos. Thank you. I'm middle aged with generalized anxiety disorder and major depression.

[@JoaoVitor-xi6gd]

you look like such a nice person noah! thanks for your video and your intention to help! a strong hug to you from brazil, buddy

[@kylemos1088]

Thanks, Noah... I am going through a break up and its brought up my mental health problems. It's so hard but I know I will get through, I just need to make a change in my life

[@TheFastestSrbin]

Ufff, needed to hear this before my sleep. Thank you and be well!

[@sanosanesi5446]

Thank you. You give me hope.

[@jessecolepettit2741]

Been real down lately, thank you.

[@Cosmogirl014]

You nailed it Noah....you seriously nailed it. It's a dark dark place that no one gets and it's scary as hell. Thank you and thanks for championing Douglas Bloch, he's been a great source of help. 💜

[@ballerinablush5436]

I love yo (saying this in a daughter like way) thanks sooo much for this video. I put this in my playlist called ICE In case of emergency, now i’m feeling some peace to sleep.

[@notdeadyet3929]

Yes, don’t stop!!

[@reillybab1]

Thank You 🙏 Noah this means everything! Thank You for this message ❤️this hope 🙏

[@paulsalow5991]

Thanks for your message.

[@travisrolando8205]

❤❤🤗🤗Thank You Noah! I definitely did need to hear this! You gave me a lot of hope too!

[@snoopy1163]

I thought I was the only person who suffered these things till I came across you. Even by seeing you winning as a fellow metal health struggler gives me hope so your content on here gives myself hope, 🙏

[@evanm6804]

Thank you!

[@colin6673]

I remember watching you when I was 19/20 when I fell into my first depressive episode and it helped give me hope. I got better and tbh I thought I was never going to feel that down again in my life. Fast forward 5/6 years, I'm now 25 and I'm in possibly the deepest, darkest hole I've ever been in and here I am again. Thank you for caring and trying to give people help/hope in their darkest of moments

[@ryandouglas7976]

Thank you brother!

[@alexandracostello6135]

I’ve watched so many of your videos and I always admire hearing about your experience and reflections, you are much more introspective and articulate than most, thanks for putting it out there

[@naftalicoan9651]

Such an amazing video thank you this really helped me

[@rasmusa9212]

That is only for the person to decide, not for someone else, I've never appreciated and never will appreciate someone coming tell me never give up or any bs like that. same with it'll get better or other positivity BS. There's no guarantee that it's gonna get better and I hate when people say things like you just need to survive etc, because life is not for just surviving but for thriving, maybe your life or life of those people who say things like this is all about surviving and you can think of it as an achievement but for me 1 day of thriving is worth more than 100 years of surving.

[@UNITEDMACEDONIA]

Thank you for sharing Noah. As always you convince me to struggle in life. I have been diagnosed for PTSD for 4 years from 2014 to 2017 and I have been thru hell. I got attacked by someone that was a friend when I was a sleep. I am ashamed to talk about it, but I want to share. To make the story short a drunk so called "friend" run in to a room I was sleeping in naked and tried to piss on me. I was totally afraid so I pushed him out from a room and he nearly pissed on me. I was in shock and it felt like my hearth was going to explode of fear. Afterwards this disturbed guy and his uncle laughed at me saying saying to me you got piss on you. As I was paking my stuff to go home this idiot was screaming at my like nuts and puls his pants down and penetrated himself infront of me. When I got home I did not know what I had been thru and I reported it to the polis but they said that there was nothing they could do.This incident got stuck in my head tried to understand why he did what he did but I couldn't. This thought was stuck in my head all the time and I could not stop thinking about it. I was put in psyke wards many times because of the PTSD. Some guy there told me to retaliate on the idiot so I decided to do that. So I invited him home years later to talk to him and to retaliate and I confronted him about it. And of course the idiot told me he did not remember what he did because he was drunk. Afterwards I started punching him in his face and got him in a rear naked choke so I could pee on his face when he would pass out. But he did not faint. So I took a bottle with pee that I thru on his face. And he ran away from my apartment scared to death. My PTSD ended when I retaliated on him. I no longer think about it so much. But still I do not know why someone does this things? I guess he must be sick in head and not being right in his head. What do you think about why someone does this sick things?

[@ryandouglas7976]

I had a friend do the same. He came into my room and pissed all over my bed while I was in it and then walked to the closet and pissed in there too. He was in a blackout. He had no memory of it. Your friend was in a blackout. He has no memory of it. I felt surprised and sick when you talked about your retaliation. You ought to apologize to him and explain that you thought he tried to pee on you intentionally and that's why you acted shamefully and vengefully.

[@UNITEDMACEDONIA]

@@ryandouglas7976 I am so grateful that you can share about the you're experience to me as well and that I am not the only one that have experienced it alone. Yes he might have been in a blackout when he was drunk. And maybe you're friend was drunk as well? But pissig on someone or trying to piss on someone is not an excuse if you are drunk. My friend also penetrated himself in front of me and that was humiliating. I do not think that my friend don't remember anything he did. He just uses alcohol as an excuse to do what he did and thinks it is "okej" to behave like that because it was a party. Ryan, I will never apologise to him for what he did against me. And I will never apologise for what I did to him in revenge. Payback is a bitch, and I felt that he got a taste of his own medicin. But in your own mind and as friend that tries to help me, you think I should forgive and move on in life after this incident? I mean do you think it is something that is not a big deal to go and feel anger over and think about? Ryan Douglas thank you so much for sharing. It means a lot for me. Thank you very much =)

[@notdeadyet3929]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Lexlex11848]

I’m so glad you have this channel 🙏🏽🙏🏽 it’s helping me in this period of anxiety and rumination and worry thank you so much

[@brainlapses]

I’ve had social anxiety since I was 14, (now almost 23) ima be real man idk how much longer I can live these last few years have been too much

[@pmbluemoon]

Douglas Bloch is a wonderful guy, I LOVE his channel and always appreciate his videos, and his book is STELLAR! He has gotten me through some tough times, even though I don't leave comments very often for him to let him know that he's made a difference in my life. Thank you for covering this today Noah, I know I'm not the only one out there, but it sure can feel dark when you're in your own pit and can't see the other people in their own pits around you in the dark of depression. Much love! 💕 {Read more if you want to, but it's not part of my comment for the video content in general} ⤵ I had therapy today, and finally admitted I'm in the loneliest relationship I've ever been in. My partner now recoils from me because I decided to transition from female to male. They don't want to be seen as gay. We've been together 17 years. I don't blame him, he fell in love with a female. (I know I'll see hate comments after writing this part of my confession) I've started drinking every night just to feel some sort of numbness before going to bed instead of the racing thoughts and hurt from the day. I've lived a life of trying to please others to my detriment (mental breakdowns, panic attacks, TRMDD, panic attacks, GAD and social anxiety due to overload) I've been sexually, mentally and physically abused over the years, and now and then I think to myself "There has to be something better out there for me than this." I have many physical issues as well that prevent me from having fun as much as I used to (arthritis, autoimmune disorder, asthma, COPD, chronic pain, IBS, PCOS, fibrocystic disease, degenerative disc disease, costocondritis) I've been to many different physical therapists, lots of specialists, and have been working on getting them all to maintainable tolerances.

[@clarapennington2959]

No judgement only love sending u life can be so very hard

[@pmbluemoon]

@@clarapennington2959 Thank you, that means a lot to me 🙂

[@jiberider994]

A friend of mine always says...remind yourself that there are many people far worse off than yourself. Oh, how I wish I was able to heed his advice. (I hope that didn't come across the wrong way.)

[@douggbloch]

Hang in there Chris. I know you can make it through this with the right support. Feel free to shop at one of our live chats at Sunday at noon. You get a lot of fantastic support from the people who are there and attend on a regular basis. We can heal through community

[@pmbluemoon]

@@douggbloch Thank you Douglas 🥰 I wish I could join your live chats, but they are too early in the day for me. I'm a night owl and I don't even function until about 4pm central time, I log on about 11pm my time (I think you're in a different time zone than I am) I think you did a few evening ones that I caught the tail end of, it was almost right before you went to bed 🤔 Much love and gratitude to you for helping us all out 💕

[@spirodervishi971]

Thank you bro

[@jacob3092]

Thanks for sharing I liked this video!. On one of your 30 videos in 30 days, can you have a topic about Marriage and your experiences when you first gor married, and any tips. Because I am getting Married in 2 months :).

[@shivammaity3739]

I'm also trying my best to get out of it 😞

[@jamesbrannick528]

I have lost my way. I don’t know what I’m doing anymore or who I am. The clock is ticking and I’m running out of time! :(

[@bignoknow]

Glad you shared your thoughts. Stay brave my friend. Talk it to death.

[@csr4479]

I understand too,. Please relisten to this video and call a friend or a hotline. It's a part of us ..it isn't us. I wanted to reply to you JB. I hope I replied in correct place. You Matter You are valuable. Please hang on!!

[@MrPaddlepower]

hope you find your way again , blessings

[@catherinebailey940]

Noah, did you ever have akathisia? I've had it 3 years. I've completely lost my will to fight anymore. Don't think I'm making it out alive.

[@user-wt3ht3fw2c]

My new Relationship Partner has depression It's early but he is pushing me away I feel hes shutting Down How can I help him without feeling like a friend Instead of a lover

[@chiapanecoenusa8481]

Hey my friend. I'm on trt terapy for 2 months. My question is how long it takes you to improve your erection.