Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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mystie 02/01/2013

Has anyone had/tried Vagus nerve stimulation or Transcranial magnetic stimulation?

Pdoc says I'm treatment resistant. I had 19 treatments of ECT a couple of years ago and it didn't help.

My depression has not improved at all. I was hospitalized just before Christmas for attempted overdose twice. I am considering trying one or both of these methods to see if it will help.

Thanks.

DCUK 02/01/2013

SORRY HONEY I CANT HELP YOU THERE,

BUT I CAN HELP BY SENDING YOU MY KIND CAREING HUGGLES N CUDDLES AND PLZ TAKE CARE XO DC.

mystie 02/01/2013

Thank you for the hugs and cuddles!

muskrattiger 02/01/2013

sorry i havent had eather of them ..................are you on aney meds for your depreshion ................i had ect about 25 years ago and it brought be up i was realy going dowen into the depreshion it didnt cure the depreshion but it did help with other meds..............god bless........i hope you feel better

mystie 02/01/2013

I have tried about 20 different meds. Right now I am taking 5 or 6 different meds.
Thanks for your reply.

koolman 02/01/2013

Don't know about those, but I'm not on any meds at all, and I physically exercise. Works for me!

Don't know how much you're able to move around...walk around the block maybe?

mystie 02/01/2013

I get out for many shorter walks with our puppy. I want to work myself back up to the longer distances I was going before. Thinking about joining the YMCA or club to start lifting weights again.

gramybear 02/02/2013

I have never heard of any of those and would be elated if something like that actually worked. I hope you find something that really works for you but in the meantime, I'm sending you hugs. GB

mystie 02/02/2013

Thank you so much gramybear! I was hoping to find someone who had tried either of them.

mystie 02/04/2013

anyone??

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