Treatment resistant depression

Hi guys, I have treatment resistant depression. I have done TMS twice, ketamine, numerous medications.... I’m at my wits end. It affects my marriage my career my family. Therapy is a good release when I can do it but just an outlet and not much help. Is there something out there I can try?

[IheartDogs]

I'm so sorry about this. Have you tried inpatient care? Or intensive outpatient care?

[Hidden in reply to IheartDogs]

I don’t think i qualify and/or need that. I have high functioning depression or dysthymia.

[IheartDogs in reply to Hidden]

I see.... Well I hope you can feel some relief soon

[Hidden in reply to IheartDogs]

Thank you

[l8blmr]

I'd read about ketamine infusion therapy and considered it. Would you mind describing your experience?

There's also been promising research with other hallucinogens for treatment resistant depression. Getting access to psylocibin is a legal problem. Another option is an ayahuasca retreat in Peru.

[Hidden in reply to l8blmr]

I had to have the infusions and the experience itself was psychedelic. I did 1-2 treatments for about 5 weeks but as soon as I stopped it didn’t help and it was all out of pocket. Plus you have to worry about driving back.

I haven’t heard of those two things. I don’t think a retreat in Peru is an option though.

[l8blmr in reply to Hidden]

psylocibin is magic mushrooms.

This site in Ecuador has a 5 day ayahuasca retreat for around $500 and round trip to Ecuador from the US costs about the same:

ayaadvisors.org/listings/ga...

[Hidden in reply to l8blmr]

Oh thanks for clearing that up. Not sure if I would want to try the mushrooms 😬

And the retreat isn’t an option bc I have little kids and pets to take care of.

[MariaLove123]

You did TMS twice? I’m on my 28 session and I’m not feeling better. But so many people rave about it. It got more good reviews than bad. I also missed a few days which I know they say won’t affect the progress or take you back, but I do feel like I went backwards and now I’m not excited about going everyday. I’m sorry you’re at your wits end. I am starting to feel that way too.

[Hidden in reply to MariaLove123]

Sometimes you don’t feel affects until the very end. The first time I did it at the very end I started feeling progress but the money ran out and I couldn’t continue. The second time i did it I was basically suicidal so I least I wasn’t like that anymore. You may need longer weeks but my insurance wouldn’t cover more than the standard minimum. Don’t lose hope!

[MariaLove123 in reply to Hidden]

Aww thanks pika! That makes me feel so much better. I heard it works towards the end. I heard you can go for reboots and they’re free. I’m just happy it worked for you the first time. Maybe do it again?

[Hidden in reply to MariaLove123]

Maybe I can ask my psychiatrist. That’s was a certain amount of time we had to wait for insurance to cover it again. My insurance changed and I don’t know if it covers it anymore. It’s such a big time commitment and if it didn’t stick for me the first two times I’m not sure a third would help but I guess it doesn’t hurt to ask.

[MariaLove123 in reply to Hidden]

Yes it doesn’t help to ask. I’ve also been thinking about CET. I have tried so many meds. I don’t know what to do anymore. I definitely relate to how you’re feeling.

[Fishmonster]

Have you tried ECT? It’s used for difficult cases

I’ve tried it and it helped

[Hidden in reply to Fishmonster]

I think I’ve asked my psychiatrist and she doesn’t recommend or I think it would help me. I will ask again though. Thank you for the suggestion.

[Rpan]

I’m diagnosed with Dysthymia, I really do believe it is due to underlying inflammation. Research is pointing towards this fact. I’m on biological for arthritis, as I age the depression gets worse. I’m hopeful that research finds the answers. I’ve tried many medication, non relief. I focus more on acceptance and that I’m not going to feel well. If I’m not constantly thinking of suicide than I’m good. If I get 5 minutes of happiness I’m over the moon

[Hidden in reply to Rpan]

Yes I have dysthymia. If it wasn’t so hard to get motivated and if I had the time maybe I would try a super healthy diet, maybe anti inflammatory like you say. I have bad seasonal allergies and I think that contributes too. I just wish for my kids and my husband that I was better. It affects them and my career.

When they first told me they explained to me that dysthymia means I don’t have the highs and lows and am just always depressed sometimes worse than others. When I first was diagnosed with depression they told me to think of it like I was diabetic and the medicine is like insulin. I don’t know.

[wiz145]

Tramacet. Butrans patch.

[Prometteus]

I am sorry to hear it... I think that the last resource is ECT