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Bullseye78
Bullseye78

Hey D.S. Fam!! Hope everyone is as well as can be expected. Tuesday I have a consult for a 2nd opinion along with an evaluation to see if I qualify for their Treatment resisitant depression, Mood disorder research/study program. All of these programs have such strict guidlines. I've already been denied for like 4. I don't care about being compensation, I just wanna know what's going on in my body and what to do to try to get back to living a somewhat "normal" life. My doctor, Psychiatrist is just as frustated as I am. All meds and various treatments have failed me and I'm suffering even more. It was her idea to get a 2nd opinion. It can't hurt. She's amazing but UofPenn has advanced treatments, research, etc. I'm looking forward to going Tuesday. Wish me luck!! Hugs to all!!

bethelbee
bethelbee
Hi! Want to wish you luck on your appointment! I hope they accept you in the program. May I ask who your Psychiatrist is? I live about an hour north of Philly and am looking for someone to consult with about meds. I have been dealing with depression for several decades . Prozac was great for about 10 years, then stopped working, along with Celexa after that. With a few hospitalizations and trials by the previous Nurse Practitioner at my therapist's office, I was tried on others,some of which didn't work at all, one giving me side effects and had to be weaned off. I haven't been on anything since last year. For a while I didn't need anything since a major life issue was resolved (childhood sexual abuse by my brother), but the past several months I have slid back into a depression,thankfully not as severe, due to other issues and probably should be on something but don't know what! I even had the DNA test, Genomind, done last year to see what would maybe work best for me,but nothing did.
Feel free to message me.
Thanks and sending hugs and support!!
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Wishing you all the best! I took part in a research study that focused on reducing suicidal thoughts and added to my outpatient therapy and psych doc, it's been a huge help. The study lasts an entire year and provides tons of support which is great...the compensation is a bonus. Hoping this works out for you.
Bullseye78
Bullseye78
Thanks everyone!! Feel like shit today. I'm in super isolation mode right now. I'm supposed to be at my 23 year-old niece/God daughters moms house for birthday cake and I just don't wanna be around anyone. I always just wanna be my myself. This has been going on for like 2-3 months now. This is the worst it's been in a long time. I really hope I don't get declined for this study. I need all the help that I can get.
Bullseye78
Bullseye78
Hey bethelbee! My psychiatrist is at an organization called PATH, Inc. Her name is Dr. Nora Kramer. I see a therapist there also, Lynne Simon. They're both great. I've been going there for more than 8 years after my last near death suicide attempt. They're great.
bethelbee
bethelbee
Thanks for the info but just looked them up and it's way too far from me. I'm in Pottstown.
Again, want to wish you good luck tomorrow!! Hope it goes well!! Keep us posted.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
There ARE effective treatments beyond medication. I think it is very admirable of you seek a solution. Good luck indeed.
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