Anyone's depression improve with the Fisher Wallace Stimulator?

I hope someone responds. I purchased one, but am afraid to use it.

I have never heard of this.

@cat246 @esikora @sears, fellow members like @deekayyy84, @lamerex4, @lindasmith1222, @ds2400 may be able to tell you more about their experiences with Fisher Wallace device.

"The Fisher Wallace is a cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) device which stimulates the brain to produce serotonin and other neurochemicals. It's a portable, battery-powered generator permitted by the FDA for symptomatic relief of insomnia, anxiety and depression, and for treating chronic pain (although the agency recently proposed imposing new restrictions on such devices)." Read more here: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/mind-guest-blog/why-i-get-my-brain-zapped/

@adronicus provides their experience in detail in this related post https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/56505/

Thank you very much for the information. I ordered the Fisher Wallace CES and am looking forwards to trying it.

It was recommended to me for insomnia. My doctor said it was worth a try as I inherited a familial insomnia from my mother and her relatives. It did nothing for me, but give me a really bad headache. I hope it helps someone. I donated mine to another insomniac friend and it also did nothing for her. It was expensive even then and insurance (of course) would not cover it. Big Pharma trying to get the last nickel from someone. I think it ended up in another state and it was more of a placebo effect for this friend. She thought it helped her so it did. The only thing that ever helped me was doing what all the sleep experts, specialists, friends and family told me to never do. I take a prescription sleeping pill and I sleep. It might very well work for depression. I was depressed because I couldn't sleep as I tried to explain to all those specialists. I think women of a certain age are automatically found to be depressed.

I have had the FW stim for about 6 years. Was recommended to me by a friend who is a clinician. I used it for 3 – 4 months and was able to discontinue my secondary anti-depressant (It was prescribed to augment my primary medication). I continue to take the primary med. I was depressed for almost 50 years when a medication was found that worked but it needed the augmentation. I was so glad to be able to get rid of one of my meds. I would recommend anyone trying the stim, I had no adverse side effects.

I have been using it for therapy to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety for the past few weeks.

It has been a huge change. Therapy never worked for me and drugs help but make me feel run down. The first night I had dreams – I haven't had dreams for the past 12 years this consistently – and have been sleeping more soundly and getting better rest. I also feel better throughout the day. If you have one – try it out. You may feel pinpricks at the site, but if you make sure the band is tight and the sponges are wet – not just damp, you should feel nothing. Good luck to you all.