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  6. I know this is an older video but just wanted make a quick comment. Depression or feeling blue, particularly following losses any kind of loss, is normal. Even crying associated with sadness is normal purging the body of some stress hormones. Dr Kubler-Ross laid the groundwork for this study in her Death and Dying research but since then we have learned that any loss, a job, a marriage, an empty nest can precipitate these emotions: anger, depression/sadness, bargaining denial & all have roles in helping one to acceptance. What you touched on is to identify what you are feeling and find good ways to alleviate effect of what you are feeling on you. Being careful to avoid instant gratification which can ultimately become destructive and be aware of how long these feelings persist. Don’t be afraid to seek help. As a vet, I’m sure know the antidepressant effect of petting and interacting with your dog/cat; let them comfort you. When I’m down or upset, my dog wants to stick to me like glue, to nudge, lay touching me or pretzeled about me. Sounds annoying but I actually feel better. ❤️

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  8. I love your videos. It takes courage to be honest and transparent as in this video. We all have times in our lives when we get blue, it could be from anything. I suggest you do some digging. First make sure there's no physical issue. Low Vitamin D or testosterone levels can have that effect. Your friends passing effects you too and makes you start questioning your own life, health issues, death and our search for spirituality. We all need relationships in our life, people that care about us that know us and we can enjoy spending time with. It's important to pay attention to the feelings your getting because if the origin isn't physical, then it can be emotional or spiritual. Connect the dots and talk to someone you trust about it. Bless you. Love your videos and think you are awesome 🌻

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  9. @Dr Jones, you take care of EVERYONE and everything around you. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOU? You deserve some TLC too! The loss of loved ones and friends can take its toll on you emotionally and physically. Grief has NO timetable! It can come out of thin air and wreck havoc on you. Please take time to talk to a grief counselor and go to grief support groups they help.
    I cant speak for others but, I love you. You are definitely the best vet i have ever come across. I truly appreciate all that you share. Please take care of you?

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  10. I'm so sorry you aren't feeling well. Life can really throw us a big blow. I rescued dogs for many years, then had a "simple" back surgery that ended up with severe infection and many complications. I can not do the things I did before, I was a RN, can't do that anymore. My beloved parents passed away within 2 yrs of each other. The rescue dogs are now elderly and they are crossing the rainbow bridge. It breaks my heart when one passes away. Oh life can really get one down in the dumps. One year ago I had a strangulated bowel with severe sepsis and was on life support, not expected to live. But I had to survive to care for my 20 dogs. Mainly my mouthy little terriers, my labs, and retrievers. Depression really gets me down then one of my dogs need me and I need them. My animals and family keep me going and give me happiness. The poor me's still creep in tho and the sadness when loved ones depart from this life. Life can be so very hard and it can also be so blessed. I just have to try and accept the changes that have happened in my life and try to bring comfort to those who are really needing it, as well as myself. May you find your comfort and happiness again. If you ever go to W.Va. in the US come and visit…if you don't mind a house full of dogs. Blessed be. Thank you for all the support you have given our family and dogs. 🐾💖🐾💖🐾💖🐾

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  13. Dr. Jones, I'm sorry that 3 of your friends recently died. Grief is painful, and I am sorry you have to feel such pain. Grief is the price of caring and loving another. Tears can be healing. Thank you for sharing your feelings. Take care of yourself. You will get through this intense pain.

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  14. Honesty goes a long way for everyone. (You – yourself for opening up, to us all, and people like myself, who have found the time to listen to what you have to say). We can all take something from your video, and relate to it in one way, or another. I found you on youtube a month ago, and watch your videos every night before i go to bed. i am an owner of 3 mature dobies, and i/we would all like to thank you for your in depth knowledge of animals, and their welfare. Aside from being very funny (of which you prob. dont even know………your 50th birthday party hat, and your dog claiming to be deaf, but comes to you on being called its name – hilarious!!!!!)…….you talk amazing sense, have a wonderful relationship with your family household, and a whole bunch of super grateful subscribers. Please continue to be 'you'. I cannot tell you how much, you have pulled me through 'a dark patch of my own', and helped me sleep at night, without feeling anxious. My doggies are now on eating plans including coconut oil, flax seed oil, turmeric, green tea, blackstrap molasses, honey, sardines……..and the list goes on. They absolutely love it! And i've noticed a massive change in their ability to listen more, walking to heal, their temperaments, joint mobility etc "No more tinned dog food" Much love. You are brilliant!

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  15. Thank you for trusting and sharing with us. Please do know that you have many many friends here that truly care about you. Although not having met personally we still have managed to be in each other’s lives and many of us feel as though we know you to some extent by you being so generous and allowing us into your home and practice. Perhaps your funk has moved on now, and I truly hope this is the case.
    I am sorry for the loss of your friends and I do hope you are able to find your piece with that. Take heart luv, things will indeed improve and you will be on solid ground. It seems to me sometimes the planets get a little out of wack or something comes and causes a bit of disconnect, you have a beautiful spirit, and We look forward to seeing you smile. 🦋
    This may have already passed as I said, but keep this with you still. Long distant hug

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  16. LOVE YOU!! Watch some comedians. 😉 You are an amazing person. It's normal to feel blue at times. Just don't let it go on for more than a few days. Meeting new people helps and also, it could be chemical in your body. I live on the east coast and my doctor suggested Light Therapy full spectrum with 10,000 Lux. He said lots of people feel kinda blah in the winter bc we really don't enough light. Glad I found your channel bc I love my dog so much and you've helped me learn some cool remedies I can try. Thank you!

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  17. Don't stop being grateful and please be assured that you are appreciated, valued and loved. Losing others thru death is hard. I start each morning with a greeting to my Saviour. He sure knows about Loss, He gifted His Son to Mankind for our salvation. Larna Keane fr. Norridge, Illinois.

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  19. Always remember that moods Re like the weather, they will change. How you feel now is not indicative of how you may feel next week, next month. I'm sorry for your losses. Hugs to you. Hope your weather changes for the better sooner rather than later. Talking usually helps. Good therapy to say out loud what is bothering you.

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  21. Thank You, Dr. Jones for being so straight forward honest! I have been going through similar issues. Lost a close friend suddenly the night before Thanksgiving. A Guy who was a True Friend! It is hard for us to understand.
    Another, Friend has turned to drugs and alcohol. We use to talk or see a least once a week. Now, it could be a month or two before. Than, Sunday night, Bob, the Cat we inherited, when we moved into this house. She gave us two litters of kittens. She lived in the basement until we blocked it off because of other animals getting in. We fixed up a warm bed for her. Made table so the neighbors’ dogs couldn’t get it or Her.
    She was a outside girl.
    We have been Blessed with Bob, & the last three kittens. We, got Buddy, nine years ago. Lily, four years ago. Lonesome Trouble, ten months ago.
    Puppy dogs that someone threw away.
    So Very Thankful, that I found you, on Your Channel! Thank You, for your help and your Natural ways. I believe in Nature over man made products!
    You are a True Blessing for Us and Others! I tell all my family & friends, about You! Thank You!
    May God Bless You!!!!!!!

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  23. Talking about it always helps. That's the most important thing. Winter….lack of vitamin D! The tragedy in other people's lives, especially friends, affects us all, and The older you get, the more it happens. Time with Family and friends is good. For me, time with my dogs is better. That's the miracle elixir. Hook them up and take a long walk outside. Breathe in the air and remember how lucky some of us are to have what we have.

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  24. I’m sorry how you been feeling lately, But I guess is part of of human nature to feel time to time like that especially when we lose our love ones or a friends.
    I know when I lost my mum on 2014 to cancer I felt so deep in to desperation and what kept me going on the the LORD Jesus Christ!!!
    I sing songs and worship Jesus, and is helped me a lot, And yes we are in 2019 and there times I also feel under the weather.
    I which you the best and just think about the great time you had with the ones you lost, But remember that we are still here for you and we enjoy you Very much!!!!
    And I have learned so much thank you so much.

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  26. I am feeling the same way. Not sure, is it a turning point in life? Not sure just feel anxious yet don't know why. Tired and not sure why. Maybe some sort of depression.. just may need to be around people more, little more enjoyment in life. Not enough Vit. D? Crazy world with lots of negative things going on… I wonder if it also having to much access to what is always going on as far as TV, internet. Just too much! Trying to figure it out myself as well. Then I think is it age? Just try to find something positive in every day. I do like you videos and you bring a sense of peace with the way you explain things and help. Thinking of you!!

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  28. Hello, Dr. Jones I listened to your video and I kinda know those feelings. If you're a believer in God, He is trying to get your attention. You can talk to Him yourself and He will listen to you. So please, heed His voice. Ask Him to direct you. Thank you and God bless you.

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  29. Moringa might be helpful in lifting your mood. Also some Lugols iodine. We get ours from Mother Earth labs. That and fulvic/humic acid. You can getting Moringa at most health food store. Just sharing what we do. Check your vitamin d levels. Hang in there. Your important. We need you. Vacation in a warm sunny place!

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  31. Recently came across your channel. You can't imagine how happy I was! So many people want to help their pets/babies but can't afford a vet. office visit. You bring affordable help, which enables more animals to live healthy longer lives. Thank you for all you do. Please continue we need you.

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  33. Grief on top of grief can be very hard to deal with, so very sorry for the loss of your friend. When I was depressed, walking helped me…I found a pleasant area and walked 3 miles several times a week. Being outside, walking by myself helped me sort out things in my mind. Reading the Bible also helps me, knowing that God cares about each of us is very comforting to me. Thank you for sharing your struggle, you are not alone.

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  35. Sometimes we get cabin fever in the winter.. And sometimes its vitamins.. Don't ever feel bad for feeling blue.. Its something that happens to many of us.. But look ahead brighter days are to come..

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  36. I’m sorry that you’re having such a difficult time. I’ve had very similar situations over the last few years. I personally have a very difficult time dealing with death and I’ve tried counseling, which hasn’t helped. Honestly you just have to find joy in everything you can, think about how blessed you are in the many aspects of your life and keep on moving. The blues are a part of life, allow yourself to feel how you feel, but don’t let it consume you. Easier said than done, but I hope you have at least one person in your life that you can share your feelings with on the phone or face to face. I don’t have many friends, but I have my husband and he pretty much gets to hear everything. It’s helpful sometimes to just talk about it with someone who knows you and can truly be there for you. You are not alone. It’s like one day you’re fine, everyone and everything is fine and the next day you wake up and friends are getting cancer, older family members are dying, your friends are struggling and you’re like, wtf! I’m old! I’ve been living my life like I’m still 21, but I’m 35, I should have known this was going to happen. I think maybe you’re just hitting that place in your life. I’ve been dumbfounded by some of the news I’ve received over the last few years. Where did all the time go? Focus on the positives and know you’re not alone.

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