Can one experience joy after a depressive episode?

4,215 views · Published 26 May 2013 · 4:28 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: Douglas Bloch · 2013 · People & Blogs

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This video shows that even after a major depressive episode, one can experience great joy. The brain is resilient, and everything that was lost during a depressive episode can be regained. Depression counselor Douglas Bloch shares that the most fulfilling time of his life emerged AFTER a depressive episode that occurred in his forties. Thus, your later years can be your best years.

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