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Anyone Successfully Teated For Treatment Resistant Depression?

Posted by jseabass @jseabass, 2 days ago

I am 65 years old, and for 25 years been suffering from treatment resistant depression and anxiety. Five psychiatrists and numerous meds with no or little short succes. I am currently back on Lexapro 20mg and Xanax. My doctor wants to raise it up to 30mg which I hear is not recommended. If anyone out there knows a med or treatment to help cure my TRD and anxiety I will be forever grateful!

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topkat2011 | @topkat2011 | 2 days ago

I feel the same way.. Talking to many different Kinds of thyapy. Is useless. It just digs up the past. And then the memories and anger come flooding back.!! Oh let's try another pill to add to the ones not doing anything.. I'm fed up with taking.

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indyanthony | @indyanthony | 1 day ago

I have treatment-resistant depression, and I've come to believe that nothing is going to get rid of it for me. However, Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) helps me stay out of inpatient. I go to a clinic once a week, self-administer the nasal spray, and sit in a dark, quiet, comfortable room for two hours. Afterwards, I am not allowed to drive or make important decisions for the rest of the day (until I've had a full night's rest). If you are barely hanging on, I recommend jumping through the hoops needed in order to get on Spravato. For me, it has really been worth it. Even though my depression isn't gone, my life is MUCH better with consistent Spravato treatments. I hope this is helpful.

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jseabass | @jseabass | 1 day ago
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I have treatment-resistant depression, and I've come to believe that nothing is going to get rid of it for me. However, Spravato (esketamine nasal spray) helps me stay out of inpatient. I go to a clinic once a week, self-administer the nasal spray, and sit in a dark, quiet, comfortable room for two hours. Afterwards, I am not allowed to drive or make important decisions for the rest of the day (until I've had a full night's rest). If you are barely hanging on, I recommend jumping through the hoops needed in order to get on Spravato. For me, it has really been worth it. Even though my depression isn't gone, my life is MUCH better with consistent Spravato treatments. I hope this is helpful.

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It seems like so many others we share the same torment. Thank you very much for letting me know that Spravato is finally helping you! Out of desperation I just started TMS. It requires a tremendous amount of time and dedication having to go five days a week for 36 sessions (7 weeks)! But I have no choice and have to try TMS as an option. Thankfully it is covered by insurance! Has anyone out there tried TMS with success! Or any other treatment!
Thank you all for your comments and support!

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tisme | @tisme | 21 hours ago

I am 65 and giving up on meds, if they work they dont work for long and the hell to get off ( I am still on one because I cant get off it).

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