Depression and Chronic Pain: Hell on Wheels

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In this video, author and mental health educator Douglas Bloch talks about the difficulties that a person with depression faces when he also suffers from chronic pain. He offers specific tools and coping strategies that people with mood disorders can use to reduce their physical pain, which in turn will alleviate their emotional pain.
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@mawmawlinna 5 лет назад

I have chronic pain, depression and anxiety. I'm must say, I'm doing great this Christmas as-far-as depression goes. I have, in the past, always sunk into a very dark place in winter months. The key is not just listen to the coping stratagies, but actually DO them. That seems like just common sense, but sometimes we just listen, listen, listen and not do......duh. We just continue to stay in the dark place. Thanks for all you do. VERY HELPFUL

@virtuouswoman9714 5 лет назад

Linda, Actions does speaks louder than words...Merry Christmas🎄😊

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Great to hear from you Linda. I have missed you on the Live chats.

@jesussaves1827 4 года назад

Hi linda stokes, i hope you are doing well now, i will pray for you, i know what it is like to live with an illness that overtakes your life, But Jesus gave me a miracle and healed me, Jesus loves you and can change your life for the better, Ask Him into your heart to be your personal Lord and Saviour, He will answer you, God bless

@daniiiakasha1436 5 лет назад

One of the symptoms of low vitamin D is a low pain threshold. Depression is another symptom. You can’t know, though, if you have low vitamin D unless it’s confirmed with a blood test. My doctor told me about a month ago that I had D levels in the severe deficiency range. Normal levels are 30-40, and mine was 9. She put me on the weekly little green pill (D supplement). Since then, my level of pain has dropped dramatically.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Thanks for the information

@annvickers4417 2 года назад

Thank you, I’m going to try this. I do take magnesium and potassium and I’m on gaba pentin and tramadol. Anything that may help is worth a shot.

@Minnastina 2 года назад

Omg, thank you soooooooooooooo much for that! I broke my back in 2 places, so I'm willing to try anything. Problem is... most things won't work for broken backs!

@etripp111 5 лет назад

Douglas you're so insightful. Why don't you have more subscribers? Well I am glad I found your channel. There is strength in numbers. I am glad we 'fight' along side each other. Namaste.

@kamikaze_kev 5 лет назад

Thank you Doug, you are a big part of my healing, God bless you :)

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

You are welcome

@healthyone100 3 года назад

@@DouglasBloch i'm in severe depression with suicidal feelings and have problems sleeping i guess i should count my blessings that i don't have chronic pain, i broke my hip back in 2014 but wasn't depressed and it very painful, keep up the good work!

@stacimillner4427 5 лет назад

I have depression, anxiety, chronic pain. I'm constantly in pain, depressed, can't sleep insomnia very bad 😭😭

@grantedwards1024 5 лет назад

welcome to the club. you are not alone.

@healthyone100 3 года назад

you and i should get along very well!

@jayrichard6845 3 года назад

dont know if anyone cares but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been watching with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)

@hunterkaden2701 3 года назад

@Jay Richard yup, I have been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :)

@SparkingLife111 3 года назад

Such a great summary of advice.

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

I’m glad it was helpful.

@ajc2208 5 лет назад

Thank you Douglas. Very informative as usual. Hope you heal soon enough to enjoy your bike rides again. All the best.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Merry Christmas to the folks down under

@ajc2208 5 лет назад

Like sentiments back to you.

@k.ravishankar5063 3 года назад

Thanks Douglas. Very useful vedio

@pmbluemoon 5 лет назад

I love your jokes hehe, and thank you so much for helping me smile today :) Thank you SO MUCH for this video, I will be contacting you after the holidays for the chart you show in your videos, I have chronic pain and REFUSE to take pain medications, I do chiropractic, and would like to try acupuncture and other forms of help (degenerative disk disease and connective tissue disease, yay me!) and I am so thankful you made this video, I wish I could send you money, but I'm still waiting for disability. I really love your suggestions on re-framing thinking as well, I've tried it with other aspects of my life and it HAS helped. I currently have 2 support groups, a therapist (and in northern Minnesota there's NOT MUCH to work with up here.) We call the program I signed up for "Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services" (ARMHS for short) and if anything I could add, to anyone who reads this, try to find ways to help, try not to think a pill or a bottle is going to "cure" your ails! Getting to the roots of your problems, trying healthy ways to ease the pain if possible, quick fixes aren't the best way out. I was a horrible alcoholic, I truly am surprised I'm still alive today. I wish everyone who reads this a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy new year, and hopefully a great time finding out wonderful ways to ease the physical and mental pains we endure daily.

@haus_cat 12 дней назад

I'm 22 and have a messed up disk , the physical damage is minor but it presses on a tonne of nerves in a way that leaves me in severe pain 24/7 I also take morphine and lyrica everyday. this is honestly no way to live I could have never imagined this kind of pain was possible. it's killing my will to go on.

@johnathanabrams8434 День назад

Myofascial pain syndrome is the most common chronic pain condition there is. It is very effectively treated with skilled dry needling.

@leighannmcgowan5239 5 лет назад

Great advice Doug ...I have mild pain everyday for about 6 months now just an all over achy feeling .I told the doctor he just really didn't say much because I had an appointment for a different problem at the time ... could be fibromyalgia ...my friend has it ... anyways hope you feel better soon .🙂

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Thanks. I’ve been sleeping on a gel foam mattress which is helping with the hip pain

@luanntexascitizen4345 5 лет назад

@@DouglasBloch , a few years ago I took a bad fall on the ice while walking my husky. He suddenly bolted and I flew up and fell on my hip. After several misdiagnosed treatments, it turned out to be bursitis affecting the hip and thigh. Physical therapy and a steroid shot healed me finally after several weeks of treatment for the bursitis.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

I’m glad you recovered

@homersaypian3798 5 лет назад

I just want to stop at 6:18 and post this comment about Gabapentin. I forgot mine while on vacation and was struck with major panic attacks, abdominal pain (plus what comes with it,) and a host of bad thing mentally and physically. These all subsided when I returned home and started my dosage again. I just want people to be aware that this drug can be addictive. I know from personal experience, which is why I no longer take it (against my doctors wishes.)

@LetArtsLive 5 лет назад

I have been trying to find natural ways I have tried every drug they had including gabapentin and they all have bad side effects Lyrica same thing

@homersaypian3798 5 лет назад

I use akuamma. Kratom is great, but addictive and not legal everywhere. Akuamma is a little addictive and more mild in effect, but it’s also 100% legal in all 50 states. Cannabis is also good, even with the low THC strains, but again, not legal everywhere. Also, consult with a naturopathic Dr. if you can. Adaptogens work great too! There are many available, they help the body cope with physical symptoms of stress and pain. I wish you well in your search for relief!

@luanntexascitizen4345 5 лет назад

Thank you for the videos. I check most of the boxes and want to get better. I'm not ready for the rocking chair. My combination is chronic depression, CPTSD, ADHD/INNATTENTIVE TYPE, Reactivated Epstein Barr Virus, and anoxic brain injury as a child. The death of my mother really triggered a perfect storm about 4 years ago. I find that being misunderstood is hard to cope with because I look normal. I can do. Most things, but it takes me a lot longer, like I'm paddling a boat,alone, upstream with one oar. I will keep watching because your methods make a lot of sense to me.

@grantedwards1024 5 лет назад

hey, I wi,l gladly climb in your boat with my oar. I am tired of paddling with just one, also.

@Invisible_Krystina 4 года назад

I suffer from chronic pain since 2nd of October 2012 and I suffer from emotional instability. I hate the emotional and physical pain altogether to be honest. Its just a vicious circle

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

I agree. My brother has chronic pain and depression. So he treats each of them and he seems to be doing OK. Have you been to a pain specialist

@Invisible_Krystina 4 года назад

@@DouglasBloch I'm under a pain specialist but at the moment its on hold coz of the covjd-19 what sucks

@reneemarieful 5 лет назад

Mate I’ve had severe depression since age 12 ! I’m now 40 and had s horse riding accident a few years ago where a horse crushed me ! Physical pain is way way way way worse , when I was in real bad agony I prayed just for depression

@joblakelisbon 4 года назад

I'm dealing with chronic nerve pain. I don't know how much longer I'm gna last.

@healthyone100 3 года назад

i have to disagree although i broke my hip in 2014 and it was bad, my depression is real bad with suicidal feelings!

@davisholman8149 2 года назад

@@healthyone100 So sorry! I have severe scoliosis & virtually every last one of my discs has dissipated - lost two inches of height in my torso. Three back surgeries where one doctor used me as a human guinea pig without telling me & almost killed me by ignoring the infection that would implicate the experimental device & make the results look bad - he didn’t care about my life whatsoever. Ruined a very successful career. But I also know that my pain is effected by emotions very much so also. I do believe that TMS - John Sarno MD - has something to do with my pain. The whole thing is so hard to deal with - I wouldn’t wish it on my worse enemy.

@shahilagh 2 года назад

yes. agree.... people who haven't had it both they think emotional pain is worse. but physical pain is far worse ..... and that has made me (a strongly high positive person) surrender after 8-9 years and I m so wishing to give into pain now

@shahilagh 2 года назад

@@healthyone100 we r talking about severe physical pain that goes on and on and on and doesn't heal ... I have chronic fatique and fibromyalgia for 9 years and nothing can kill me like that ...

@Historybuffmuppet 2 года назад

Have have chronic pain due to slipped discs and trapped nerves tools years to find out. 4 years of being given pills the pains getting worse and my mental health is going down. I keep losing weight can’t put it on any knock and I’m black and blue.

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

I am very sorry to hear about your suffering. My brother also suffers from chronic pain and has a pain Doctor thst specializes in the treatment of chronic pain. Are you seeing somebody similar? He has also found that methadone taken as a prescription alleviates his pain to make it bearable.

@shahilagh 2 года назад

totally .. hell on wheels ... my C pain (began April 2012) is always more in September and October when weather changes ... I dont know what to do know.. pls dont tell me It will pass....

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

Emotional state of mind almost always pass. But chronic physical pain based on the body is long-term. My brother has had it for seven years. Fortunately he has found some medication that takes the edge off so that he can function.

@shahilagh 2 года назад

@@DouglasBloch can you make a video about this please ?

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

I didn't make such a video it is called Depression and Chronic Pain: Hell on Wheels ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r-eylxtEE-w.html

@grantedwards1024 5 лет назад

I have osteoarthritis in both knees. people who don't know any better say "well there are others in wheelchairs who cant walk at all. stop feeling sorry for yourself". But I say I am entitled to my pain. my pain doesn't lessen because someone is more misfortunate than me. that's their burden. usually I just "oh well" things. I put up with it, but every now and then I get so angry about it that I give my god a good piece of my mind. But that damned dysthymia. On top of all the other crap I have had in my life, ive got CDD underlying it. "Grant, you don't look depressed". sigh. When I had kidney disease I always heard "But Grant, you don't look sick". I try to be patient but sometimes I just wanna smash them over the head with my knee brace. the problem with exercise, is it takes enough hutchpa to get the willingness to even try it. I have been this way for so so long, I can't imagine ever being happy or content again. sigh.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

I am sorry for your suffering. There’s a great man named Jon Kabat Zinn who has written a lot about dealing with chronic pain. You might want to get his book “full catastrophe living.” You might also want to find a video in the library called “healing and the mind,“ by Bill Moyers. In one of the episodes Moyers watches Kabat Zinn teach mindfulness meditation to people who are in chronic pain. This technique helps them when all the other drugs from the doctors did nothing.

@Minnastina 2 года назад

I broke my back in 2 places in a roll over & lost all feeling & movement in my arms but not my legs. Luckily my spine healed & I got the use back. But coz I look just like everyone else that's healthy, people often say they don't believe how much pain I'm in. It's not that much different from the back pain I had giving birth to both my kids naturally. I want to die, but euthanasia is illegal here in Australia. But when the new laws come in, I really don't think I will b allowed to do it! Please help?💔😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@DouglasBloch 2 года назад

I'm sorry that you're in so much chronic pain. Are you seeing a pain doctor or going to a pain clinic. My brother is in chronic pain also and he has been prescribed methadone, which she says has given him a new lease on life. Have you talked with your pain doctor and that medications? Also, is there anything in your life that brings purpose and mean which would make it worthwhile to keep on living? I have a video called "reasons to stay alive."

@danieljonesjones8047 5 лет назад

A good nights sleep would be wonderful ! I have chronic pain anxiety and depression . Doctors gave me drugs that now l take more and more of its handcuffed my dreams . I have had friends take thier own life at first l was shocked ,now l think about this far too often ,

@virtuouswoman9714 5 лет назад

Daniel, There's a website called balance of nature that sell product of said name heard a lot of good testimonials you might wanna try it. Life is worth living never Give Up...Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🎁😊

@danieljonesjones8047 5 лет назад

Virtuous Woman / THANKYOU l wish you a very merry Christmas 🌲🕊🇦🇺

@jen_217_ 5 лет назад

DanielJones I have only gone from feeling that way almost every day to close to 7 months of feeling much better. I know many won’t agree.... but Could you perhaps start over with a new doctor that could “refurbish”.. re-examine your meds.... but what exactly does it mean when you say that you take more and more and now it has handcuffed your dreams? I never write to people on here but what you’re writing could have my name instead of yours.. I mean... so similar! Unfortunately I attempted this after thinking so long about it. But I just wanted to say... I am better. I am even physically sick with bronchitis.. that they’re worried about going into pneumonia...and having a bunch of pain in my chest, throughout my body all the way to my fingertips! But I feel better and I am not miserable. This may sound funny but I’ve been through a lot and i have degree in psychology and a concentration in abnormal psychology with a concentration in art... and I’m more than half way through a masters degree in counseling... ironic I guess considering I’ve been the biggest mess in the world! The not sleeping alone is enough to make you lose your mind! That HAS to be remedied! I just wonder what you’ve tried and haven’t tried....as far as sleep, pain, anxiety and depression I really have tried everything. Or at least the popular stuff that they’re offering right now. I like this guy. I have tried many... most of his suggestions. He covers a lot I think.... but even if you’ve done everything he has said what I want you to hear me say is , you are not out of options! And I’m an easy person to talk to and you wanna give me a run down of what you’ve tried... what helped for a while then stopped or never worked at all or did the opposite. And I am genuinely curious about your meds handcuffing you to your dreams.. I can make some guesses but I would never wanna put words in your mouth. My name is Jennifer Crawford. You can find me on Facebook if you want. The thumbnail is me hugging my nephew. You don’t have to talk long or anything or you can write me back on here or not at all... I understand. I have just BEEN THERE!! Every word you wrote. And i was like that for soooo many years and now I’m... whew... far from perfect but better!!! And I didn’t even think I would ever say that! Would never wanna be pushy but hope to hear from ya... and happy Christmas Eve.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

Thanks for reaching out.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

As Jennifer said, there is a way through. There are many medications that can help you sleep taking Ambien helped me. And also taking warm baths before sleep. You might want to consult a doctor who specializes in sleep.

@LaneyandherGermanShepherds 3 года назад

I have years of chronic pain! I can't take it anymore!! I have a kidney stone disease! I am in the dark !! I have no support!

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Can you reach out to a counselor or therapist? How about somebody in your spiritual community

@LaneyandherGermanShepherds 3 года назад

No buddy understands the pain of passing stones on a daily basis and there is no cure .I did all of the above .I am just really down I been passing this stone for 6 wks.sugery is worst because my body rejects the stents and I almost died from septic shock from surgery before. I deal I always do😪My animals give me the strength and make me get up .

@MichaelCTruth 3 года назад

Im sorry to hear this. I have passed several stones. It was hell on earth. I went to the hospital and the drs were so cruel and abusive. I had read that they had a medicine to prevent stones. What did you try? I think I have been passing a stone the last couple weeks. Did drs recommend anything?

@DouglasBloch 3 года назад

Animals can be such a Support

@LaneyandherGermanShepherds 3 года назад

@@DouglasBloch I use Chanca Piedra, I was passing 12 stones at once when I wrote this.I don't go to the hospital because they treat you like crap.I still can't believe I passed all these stones.I did a video showing them.I once again am passing more. I want to do so much but my body says no .I have deformed kidneys and that why I make so many stones. The herbs do help .My dogs are so understanding, they do care if we do something or not they just want to be with me .Thanks

@johnquinn6351 5 лет назад

Thanks Douglas. We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars. , Oscar Wilde.

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

+I love the quotation.John Quinn

@gamergabs1991 5 лет назад

I like listening to music and playing video games as distraction

@angellee9307 4 года назад

Antidepressants add to inflammation, which creates a vicious cycle. The key is to decrease both. 💕

@healthyone100 3 года назад

i'm trying get of my meds continious use toxics the body but i have to my brother been taking meds everyday for the past 16 years and he's doing fine!

@healthyone100 3 года назад

i'm trying to get off of my meds andgo the natural route its much more healthier!

@schechter01 4 года назад

I lasted up to 1:10...you killed it with the jokes. I have chronic conditions _and_ was dx'ed with depression ages ago...don't have time for that.

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

Sorry about the joke I'll have to go look at what I said. I wish you the best in resolving your chronic conditions

@greg9069 2 месяца назад

It’s crazy making, even in those moments that the pain goes down a bit, to be 25 and bedridden when j used to run 5 minute miles and loved working out and sports… I have no friends no nothing.. oxycodone is my girlfriend and I only get to see her a few times a day.

@navjotsingh3138 4 года назад

Chronic pain causes alexythymia in many people, which means chronic pain causes a person to be emotionless. How can someone be depressed if he is emotionless?pretty much a contradiction.Since most alexythymics can't feel anything.there is no grief actually for most of people in chronic pain.This is a missing piece of information most therapists need to know.most people can't even feel emotions when they are in pain,let alone depression.suggestion?

@DouglasBloch 4 года назад

Not sure. Perhaps treating the chronic pain could help

@waxogen 3 года назад

@@DouglasBloch Hi, I have been in pain for over 25 years and have been taking 18 mg of morphine four times a day. I think the cause is because I spent overtime in the Sarcophagus of Chernobyl's blown out reactor # 4 I made three trips to Chernobyl and received doses of radiation each time. My entire body is in much pain even though I am taking all this morphine. My weight was 155 lbs. during my first trip and am now 106 lbs. I am 80 years old, What are my chances of contacting COVID-19? Can you help me? thx

@reneemarieful 5 лет назад

Lol ur jokes :)

@DouglasBloch 5 лет назад

I thought they were good too

@lindasplaylist100 3 года назад

This shit

@thomasduff1571 2 года назад

This is about friggin depression and Chronic Pain . Everybody is different , everybody has different tolerances to pain some are very very seriously injured some aren't .Unless you know what your talking about you better keep your mouth shut .when you're pretty much bed ridden because of it ,I'd say your in a world of shit period . I was run over by ten tons chronic pain in ten different places . Let them all fire up at once and their pain level is a ten in all ten .Now you're being tortured . I almost killed my self last year .a person saved my life . But I can't say I won't try it again .When you're in my condition you find out no one really gives a shit not even the doctors . As far that person saved my life he was there . I may say sound morbid but it's my reality unless you know what you know what your talking about and this dude talking let him be in really bad shape he'd change his tune believe me he should just keep is mouth shut .