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Mariljoy
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65, married, no biological children, have suffered from depression/bipolar depression all of my life. I believe that I am one of those people who is drug resistant. Am interested in learning about VNS. Depending on my moods, enjoy gardening, mysteries, cats, dogs, birds. But during the "black" times, I enjoy nothing and find it difficult to function.
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Hi, How are you doing? Hope your day is going good and if not, hope it gets better. If you ever need anyone to talk to, I'm here, Take care jessica
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Close Depression
Type: Clinical (Major) DepressionAm 65, lifelong depression. May be at a point of discussing ECT--no meds have worked. Am also interested in vagus nerve stimulation. Has any one had this?
Treatments
- Celexa Not Working
- side effects worse than the depression
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Somewhat Helpful
- I believe that my depression is biologically related, although I do work with a psychologist now.
- Cymbalta Not Working
- side effects worse than the depression
- Desipramine Working / Worked
- Don't know what this is.
- Effexor Not Working
- side effects worse than the depression
- Elavil Working / Worked
- Have not been prescribed this drug.
- Electroconvulsive therapy Considering
- Geodon Working / Worked
- Have not been prescribed this drug.
- Lexapro Not Working
- side effects worse than depression
- Meditation Somewhat Helpful
- But, when I am in my "black" moments, nothing works.
- Paxil Somewhat Helpful
- but am not sure; helped me what I call the "crying jags."
- Positive Thinking Not Working
- I try to think positive thoughts, but my brain defeats me.
- Prozac Not Working
- scared me becaue of the the strange thoughts I had
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- I see a psychologist now.
- Seroquel Not Working
- Support from Friends & Family Not Working
- I have no biological family, and my friends truly cannot understand.
- Trazodone Not Working
- Wellbutrin Not Working
- side effects worse than depression.
- Writing Considering
- am too depressed to "have to do one more thing."
- Zoloft Not Working
- side effects worse than depression
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