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Originally Posted by misschristianmt
Hi all. I have been suffering from depression for 35 years and have been tried on a ton of meds, none of which helped. Most made me sick to my stomach. I am wondering if anyone has tried anything other than meds and other than ECT (I won't even consider that)? If so, what did you try and what helped? I have been in therapy for years and even signed myself in to a psych ward after I lost my son to an evil ex, and nothing helps. Any advice most appreciated!  |
Hi misschristianmt,
I'm not surprised at your experience with meds. They often don't work and/or have bad side effects. Lucky for you, there are many things to try besides meds and most of them are great for your health anyway and are also quite likely to help. Here's what I think is the best plan:
http://forums.psychcentral.com/4262681-post105.html
You might also look in the "depression success stories" section of the site for more inspiration.
- vital