Wow, Andi, I never heard of that before. Do you know people who use it successfully? I see the new doctor on Tuesday, I'll see what he says about helping me try it. Thanks!
What is your childhood trauma?
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Zenkitty - Apr 23, 2016 2:19:34 am PDT #24328 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
WindSparrow - Apr 23, 2016 3:26:45 am PDT #24329 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I only have experience with using VNS to treat seizure disorders. In that context it is freaking amazing. Because of how impresssive that application is, is my sole basis for believing it could be freakin' amazing for people with depression for whom medication is ineffective and/or carries too many adverse reactions. IOW, this is a jumping-off point. If I were in your shoes, I would specifically look for a doctor who is familiar with the technology. Barring that, I'd start doing a lot more research so I could educate my doctor about it. At this time, I do not know precisely what the parameters are for deciding any given patient is a good candidate for it, or what hoops by way of "step therapy" insurance companies might expect you to jump through before trying it.
Zenkitty - Apr 23, 2016 3:30:21 am PDT #24330 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Topamax has been helpful for me too, and that's also used to treat seizure disorders. Interesting.
Pix - Apr 23, 2016 11:58:10 am PDT #24331 of 30002
The status is NOT quo.
Hi all. Sorry I haven't responded sooner, but I'm glad (in a weird way) that my post and run led to others sharing their pain and getting love and support in return. Sometimes we just all need to hold hands. I have no suggestions; just love.
I'm doing a bit better the past couple of days. And struggling with a tricky Catch-22: I have been on the Pill since I was 16 because of my PCOS. Going off it will likely lead to more ovarian cyst ruptures, which are the opposite of fun. But I'd really like to go off to see if that helps with the depression. Dilemma.
brenda m - Apr 23, 2016 12:19:03 pm PDT #24332 of 30002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I am seriously thinking about ordering that thing.
Steph L. - Apr 23, 2016 1:35:26 pm PDT #24333 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Shiny blonde hair 2 shades lighter, woo! I decided to forgo the platinum streaks until I can commit to the upkeep. Self-knowledge is a good thing.
meara - Apr 23, 2016 2:04:57 pm PDT #24334 of 30002
Pix, could you try different formulations? The first pill I ever took, a few days on it and I was literally thinking every night of driving my car into traffic. Freaked me right out. But later I tried a few others and those were fine. So...
sj - Apr 23, 2016 2:24:59 pm PDT #24335 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Pix, what meara said. Would a low estrogen pill still help with the cysts?
Zenkitty - Apr 23, 2016 2:45:18 pm PDT #24336 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
brenda, it doesn't look like we can get it without a prescription, but if we can? I'm buying one.
meara - Apr 23, 2016 3:36:21 pm PDT #24337 of 30002
VNS isn't quite what that device does...and there's limited to no proof of efficacy. However, they apparently do take returns. So. (Personally I am extremely skeptical of any device that is "cleared" by the FDA. Wtf does that mean? Doesn't mean they've done appropriate clinical trials and provided the FDA with results and had approval, that's for sure!!)