Hey, y'all!

I bet you're missing me, since I haven't been on here very much in the past few months. I haven't forgotten you. I just wanted to let you know that I'm doing well. Amazing, yeah!

For the first time in years, I feel good. I've had depression for 16 years, with some years that I had good partial management. My depression has definitely lifted quite a bit. I had such a great day yesterday. It kind of cracks me up. I really enjoyed grocery shopping with my hubby for the first time in such a long time. after doing the chores, i went on a walk in the neighborhood with my dog and thoroughly enjoyed it.

My hubby jokingly said that I was freaking him out this morning because I'm so different now. Lol! Depression does affect my personality. We are just thrilled with the results of my new treatment. I did not expect so much results this soon. I had a VNS Therapy pulse generator implanted in February, the 27th. Now, it's like, WOW!

It was such a long battle with my depression and it's effects. I went through the worst-ever of depression in the few months prior to getting my VNS Therapy. I had to fight with my insurance company for coverage on the surgery and the treatment. It was oh, so hard to do with my depression. Not only did I do that, I also gave up my nicotine addiction last November, which is extremely difficult to do on top of the depression that is not adequately treated by medications. It was a strange relief when I finally won the long battle with my insurance company. I remember lying in the hospital bed after my surgery in a state of shock, not because of the surgery but because that I finally succeeded my battle and finally have my VNS Therapy pulse generator inside of me. I'm amazed that I made it.

My plan for now is to enjoy as much as I can while I go through step-by-step in rebuilding my life. I will still come here once in awhile. Of course, I will definitely come when I need support. I am grateful to have this website to come for support. I want to thank all of you for your support.

I used to frequent the Depression Forum a lot. Now, it's too painful to read about the suffering with depression in the forum. I don't know why that is, since I know depression all too well. That could change in the future. I just want you to know that I still support people who have depression. It's just too painful to read in the forum, so it would be impossible to give out my support. I don't know if that's a normal response, since I'm recovering.

I wish you all well and the best. Don't worry, I'll still come here once in awhile. I miss you all!

wickedwings

WW

good positive news ! i dont know if you are happier than me about it lol! really, it is great WW.. i understand about the good feeling when one makes a breakhthrough and just wants to enjoy the good feelings awhile...

i remember your post about winning the insurance case.. im still ecstatic when i think about it.. all the struggle you endured and finally came out on top...

please keep us up to date as you are able and enjoy

That is just great

That's great WW!

What a wonderful news! I'm happy for you.

Keep going forwards.