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Depression: What treatment can I try after so many years?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 21, 2023 | Replies (181)Comment receiving replies
Sleep deprivation and major depression
Ilm finding that when I get a good night's sleep I can handle my depression. I'm currently using Doxepin and Seroquel and Ambien. Seroquel at 200 mg used to get me a good night's sleep but now it's not therapeutic unless I take more than 800 gm. I also need at some future time to get off sleeping pills but I'm not ready for that. I've read about new antidepressants like Vraylo and others. Any other recommendations? If I can find a reasonable clinic who will administer Ketamine, I am ready to try it unless the cost is prohibitive. Psychiatrists' costs are too great unless I can see one about 5 times a year. The only psychiatrist within driving distance requires a prepayment of $600 and I can't afford that. I'd appreciate anyone's comments or optimistic, new recommendations of different medications.
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Hello @somers and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sleep health is so important to mental health! In addition to other medications you are exploring, I wonder if you've heard about cold plunging? It has become popular recently, as some people have experienced an improvement in their depression/mental health, and others have shared improvements in sleep. If you want to try this via a cold bath or shower, it may be worth exploring to see if you experience any improvements over time.
Is this something you've heard of or ever tried?