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Treatment Resistant Depression: What can I do?
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I am interested in this treatment. Sunnyvale is quite close so more than doable.
The problem is this would not be for me but my husband. He has tried various modalities with really no changes. I did tell him about SAINT some time ago, probably Jan/Feb when I read about it on here. He thanked me for the info but has never said anything since. Part of his depression he has become so uncommunicative. I am hesitant because I know I can't do it for him and sometimes he is resentful if I ask or give him the information. He has been in a severe depression since he retired 10 years ago. I think he being a workaholic kept much of the depression at bay. I feel he also wants the magic treatment where it will just all go away.
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@crabby55
You can lead a horse to water ....
Does he acknowledge (as best he can) the severity of the depression?
Something a friend of my did (when discussion was not welcome) was print off some information/a brochure/book and just leave it on a table. If it's something he may be interested in, perhaps he will pick it up and have a glance at it.
I think we all/anyone who suffers from Depression would love to find that pill. Unfortunately it's hidden in a gold pot at the end of a rainbow.
@crabby55
I meant to add that it is wonderful you are looking out for him and doing what you can to support him. Whether he knows it or not, or acknowledges it to you .... he is a lucky man to have you.
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Has he tried an MAOi (mono-oxidase inhibitor?) it works differently than SSRIs. During my post-partum depression, this felt like a miracle. I started at 15mg but soon went to 30 mg. It was amazing. I did have difficulty sleeping and was given amitryptiline which solved that problem. Many Dr.s say you cannot give both at the same time, but the Psychiatrist I worked with had recently returned from a year in England where that was done. I had no problems. I took Nardil (the MAOi) It can give a dry mouth but I did not have that reaction. One thing that is important—if you go off it for any length of time, it doesn’t work when you go back. I hope he tries this. Before seeing a new Dr., he should ask if they are willing to prescribe this medication. There are diet restrictions (no soy sauce, yoghurt and ??? The amitryptiline made that not an issue) so he would want to say that “he would be very compliant.” It doesn’t seem to be used much anymore but I hope he can get it. It is definitely worth trying!!!!