[Caramel]

I have been trying to find effective therapy for treatment resistant depression for the past two years. During this time I tried 15 different drug combinations. I have been dealing with depression for over 28 years.

I saw Dr. Daniel G. Amen on PBS. He was talking about using SPECT brain scans before prescribing treatment for psychiatric disorders. Dr. Amen owns four clinics in the United States. He is a neuro-psychiatrist.

I was so tired of feeling miserable I called the Amen Clinic in Newport Beach, California and got more information. I went to the clinic in March of 2010. It was an amazing experience and I now have some hope of feeling better. The brain scans are not treatment, but they gave the psychiatrist more information before prescribing a treatment plan for me. I feel the Amen Clinic is using a higher level of education in treatment than I was receiving at home.

I am not well yet, but I am making good progress. I have an atypical depression that needs to be treated with multiple medications and in a specific order. If you would like to learn more about the Amen Clinics, go to www.amenclinics.com.

Writing a blog about my experiences has been therapeutic for me. If you are interested in reading more go to, http://escapefromdepression.blogspot.com.

Sincerely,
Caramel

[SophiaG]

oh wow, thanks for this post, it sounds very interesting . please let us know how it all turns out ok?

[Fresia]

I am so glad to hear of your progress and that it is helping.

I have followed Dr. Amen's work for years and have taken some of his advice/techniques from his books which have been helpful. He has made some amazing discoveries.

Wishing you well in your treatment and much success!

[Peace7777]

Thank you so much for posting this. It is very frustrating to be given medication without any kind of testing done. I like the idea of a brain scan before giving meds. Hope it works out for you

Caramel, I wish you continued progress.