Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
And how many
times can a
man turn his
head, and
pretend that
he just
doesn`t see?

STUPID
is
as
TSF
Does
An island of
Sanity
In a sea of
Insanity


Mirt!
Mirt!
Mirt!
Thank you
for taking
out the
dirt!

AMERICA
LOVE IT
OR
FIX IT


Wherever
you go,
there
you are

Check out
all the stickies
on Grovelbot's
Big Board!

Lotusflower70

(3,104 posts)
Thu Jul 30, 2020, 07:31 PM Jul 2020

Transcranial magnetic stimulation

Last edited Fri Jul 31, 2020, 07:37 PM - Edit history (1)

Has anyone tried this? Is anyone dealing with treatment resistant depression? Anyone know of resources to help fund this treatment?

Update I think we figured out the insurance for this for my son. Now we wait and see what happens.

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (Original Post) Lotusflower70 Jul 2020 OP
My brother, who has been suffering with debilitating depression for decades, AJT Jul 2020 #1
I'm sorry I haven't, but SheltieLover Jul 2020 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Oldwing Sep 2020 #3

AJT

(5,240 posts)
1. My brother, who has been suffering with debilitating depression for decades,
Thu Jul 30, 2020, 07:34 PM
Jul 2020

has had this treatment and it worked wonders for him. He is on his wife's insurance so I am not sure about other options. Medicaid maybe?

SheltieLover

(72,978 posts)
2. I'm sorry I haven't, but
Thu Jul 30, 2020, 07:40 PM
Jul 2020

Have you tried neurotherapy?

I worked as a neurotherapist years ago and, with the clients we had, if they weren't smiling in 1-2 minutes, either there wasn't enough goop on the electrode or I missed the spot.

Bcia.org likely has some good information & research.

Also, some chiros & therapists offer Alpha Stim treatments &/or rentals. If you are a veteran, the VA will give you one of these units to help with anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD or physical pain. (The more expensive unit has a TENS Unit as well as the ear clips for brain work.

Also, Yale is offering their very popular Science of Wellbeing course free here:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being?utm_source=gg&utm_medium=sem&utm_content=01-BrandedSearch-US&campaignid=380484307&adgroupid=102187343498&device=m&keyword=&matchtype=b&network=g&devicemodel=&adpostion=&creativeid=433079694377&hide_mobile_promo&gclid=CjwKCAjw34n5BRA9EiwA2u9k3znhSHNLucvxQzKz4LEFN1L4qgVhlPDTb3zLsWBB0u-V9hrtMJDhuhoCZSgQAvD_BwE

I hope this is helpful.

Response to Lotusflower70 (Original post)

Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Mental Health Support»Transcranial magnetic sti...