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Hey Shannon.

Long story short. I had 37 treatments before deciding I wasn't receiving any benefit. Now, I believe that it was helping others. But not me.

Good luck with your treatment.

Bob

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Oh Bob I’m so sorry. This being my field I have a real ethical problem with this. I hope you find help that meets your needs. 💛

I believe it saved my life, as no meds were helping and I actually tried to gouge my wrist while hospitalized. Unfortunately, it did effect my memory. I am now on Mirtazapine which is the first med that has helped

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I’m just going to say I love to crochet too!!

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The repetitive counting and concentration helps me more than meditation ever did

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I think of it as a form of meditation. We’re focusing our minds on positive.

I am glad the therapy helped you. 💛

Doaty

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