When Going Through Hell. Don't Stop! A Survivor's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Clinical Depression

When Going Through Hell...Don't Stop! A Survivor's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and Clinical Depression--which describes the dramatic story of author and counselor Douglas Bloch's battle with, and ultimate recovery from, a life-threatening depressive illness. Although the managed care mental health system failed to provide him with adequate treatment, Mr. Bloch devised "a daily survival plan for living in hell" which he adopted until the power of spirit, acting through a group of committed, loving people, brought about his recovery.

In addition to his compelling story, Mr. Bloch outlines a fourteen point "brain maintenance" program--a holistic approach to the treatment of anxiety and depression that includes: diet; nutrition; exercise; stress-reduction; medication; vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements; and the importance of creating strong bonds of social support (social isolation is both a cause of and a consequence of depression).

Douglas Bloch, M.A., is an author, teacher, and counselor who writes and speaks on the topics of psychology, healing and spirituality. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from New York University and an M.A. in Counseling from the University of Oregon. He is the author of ten books, including the inspirational self-help trilogy Words That Heal: Affirmations and Meditations for Daily Living; Listen to Your Inner Voice; and I Am With You Always, as well as the parenting book The Power of Positive Talk: Words to Help Every Child Succeed. In addition, Douglas has written three books on depression recovery: When Going Through Hell...Don't Stop!: A Survivor's Guide to Overoming Anxiety and Clinical Depression; Healing From Depression: 12 Weeks to a Better Mood; and Words That Heal the Blues: Affirmations and Meditations for Living Optimally With Mood Disorders. A former radio talk show host and popular public speaker, Douglas has given hundreds of lectures and workshops to businesses, schools, church groups, recovery centers and national psychology conferences. He has also appeared on radio and television shows across the country. Douglas currently leads healing from depression and anxiety support groups in the Portland area.