Flashback Friday - Five Reasons to Stay Alive

In this edition of Flashback Friday, author and mental health educator Douglas Bloch says that finding reasons to keep on living can keep you holding on during the times of despair. He then describes five reasons to stay alive that he used when his agonizing pain caused him to ask himself, "Why go on with this suffering?"

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[fangedcow]

Hey Doug, I just want to sincerely thank you. Your videos truly helped me during a time of immense pressure and need. I am so incredibly thankful, and you truly have helped thousands of people in their darkest hour. Thank you so much for providing this free and invaluable resource - many of us otherwise would not have people to turn to, and your presence is truly a gift in our lives.

[chrisberry]

I do it know why it’s happened again, but I certainly needed to watch your video tonight. There seem to be a lot of moments to get through before the dawn.

[jdjdjbdjdb-rxyg]

Because my pets need me❤ is such a cute reason

[Contessa]

Thanks Doug, u are saving many lives. Love you and God bless. Keep ‘‘em coming 😊

[joejones]

Thank you so much for your work. You are an inspiration to me.

[AverageMitch]

Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage… Rage against the dying of the light.

[nensi]

...dear Douglas ❤️🙏🏻, i love you 🌹🙏🏻...God loves you...God bless you...

[SK-ldpl]

Excellent videos. Thank you God bless you

[erwinsarijan]

Thankyou sir i believe i can survive in this world

[EMC-]

Truly needed to watch this .. been going through A LOT 😭 😢.. thank you Douglas for always being that special Angel of light that we can turn too .. Appreciate You So Very Very Much!!! ❤️❤️
God Bless you !! 🙏🏻❤️😇❤️

[NaCreagachaDubha]

Thank you, Douglas. This means a lot. I've felt exactly those things and clung to many of your suggested examples when I was at the end of my tether. You're doing great work. Many thanks from the other side of the world

[gilliangreer]

Hi Doug I have struggled with depression and anxiety for years. I’m at the stage I don’t want to go on, I struggle terribly. This is not life 😢

[richneuman]

Was your trip to Italy planned during Covid?

[josejimenaz]

I wanna stay alive for my friends 🙀 cats

[mattiasandersson]

Have anyone told you that you look a little like Art Garfunkel?😉