Vagus Nerve Stimulator

Has anyone heard of Vagus Nerve Stimulator used for depression

I just read about it. What I read said it's had good results, but runs a lot of risks. What it is (as you may know, but I'll say it anyway) is a little battery pack they place in the upper left section of your chest, and connect a wire to the vagus nerve in your neck. At various intervals and intensities - as decided by your doctor and you - it stimulates that nerve, which somehow causes your mood to elevate. I think what I read said it affects neurotransmiter /brain chemical levels, boosting how much is made. I believe it was developed somewhere in Europe, and I think trials are being run in the US, but it may not be approved yet.
Really, it sounds like a last option. If medicine, ECT, and (if it's available) that TSI-or something thing(similar to ECT, though possibly better, but not widely known/used - also may not be approved in the US, I forget), then this stimulator may be something to try. Personally, I really wouldn't be hot on the idea of having this thing stuck in my chest - which also risks nerve damage.

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the implant runs a wire up to a nerve in the brain and gives a 30 second pulse of electricty every 5 minutes, it's worked wonders for some, but yes it is a last resort and will only work for treatment resistant depression, it wont' help with other disorders such as schitzo. or bi polar, or personality and other axis 2 disorders

"don't kick the puppy" ~ j.e.p.

Recently Popular Science magazine had a brief article about this. It is tapping into the nerve that supports the main signals from some organs like the stomach. Go figure.

I think it is still in the R&D stage. But it's good to see the real scientists are working on problems that long ago was considered only "beliefs" in our minds.