I have been in the pysch. hospital for 7 days and just reviewed the answers you!

I have been in the pysch. hospital for 7 days and just reviewed the answers you responded with. Thank you Now

.I would like advice dealing with chronic pain, I have treatment resistant recurrent depression with chronic h/a. I have learned that chronic h/a seems to be something that is not taken seriously Other chronic pain seems to be treated much better.Remember, this is my perspective. I live in a small community and have "followed the rules" I have been denied 4 times for the vagal nerve stimulator for depression. It does not release any medication. It is in the 4th denial. Yesterday I picked up my pain medication for 3 boxes of 600mcg Fentyl longenges,they look like lollipops,disolved inside the cheek. Cost to insurance over $2000.for a 3 week supply. Fortunately I am thankful for having to pay only $11,46. I have an appt. 31st for new script. My appeal for a vagal nerve stimulator has been in its 4th denial. It is fda approved but insurance says its experimental.I am very confused, why deny when it would help me and save the cost to insurance How do you think about it. So frustrating.

4 days ago
To answer the question about anti-depressants, yes, I am on one and have tried just about all of them. Currently an old one Ludiomil 175mg qday. Been on since 1981. As I mentioned that I have treatment resistant depression. Tried just about all alternatives or avenues possible, that is why I had put so much effort in acquiring the vagal nerve stimulator- more info. of that on the net. I get so discouraged, why do insurance companies supposedly want to save money but continually deny something that is cost effective and will give me a better life with little or no drugs. Sounds like I'm spinning my wheels, I'm determined not to give up.

4 days ago
A person that has depression and someone tells them as you said to me basically to snap out of it, well I certainly hope that you are a totally well person and never experiences what I do and I have in the past. Not only does my genetic gene pool contain major depression. Do you really not believe that if it were as easy as you make it seem that I would be totally cured and pain free. I realise that possibly you have never really seen the horrible effects of depression, it would be most helpful for you to educate yourself on the disease of mental illness and the disorders as there are quite a few of them. I cannot speak for the majority of all depressed persons out there, but in order to stop and "smell the roses" is not that easy if the depression is bounding and taking life minute by minute is all I can make it. Depression is a horrible experience that I fight every day of my life. Sometimes it lifts a litttle and sometimes I am so tired of fighting the battles.

hi! I understand! I waited until I was 46 to get help for my depression, because of the stigma behind the mood disorder. It was only after I sought help...5 doctors & 6 meds later, did ANYONE tell me it was iherited, like diabetes! And I only got the guts to seek help when my daughter started showing the same symptoms. It is not something we can "snap" out of..if it were only that simple. Every case is different, but my brain doesn't release enough seratonin. I would spent so much time in my "dark" place, I really thought I wanted to die. I was so anxious that even in my sleep, I had choking dreams. I couldn't drive or stand in a checkout line without feeling sheer panic....Sounds like your pain is due to fibermyalgia, right? The mood disorder you have causes severe pain. I have two friends diagnosed with that. I don't think docs really understand alot. I was sent to a psychologist to "rule" out trauma...blah, blah...I never heard of a nerve stimilator..sounds like shock treatment?? You'd think our country would want us well..to be productive and happy. You sound savvy on information and educated on your diagnosis. I hope you will get better, because your knowledge sure would be beneficial to ALOT of people! Hugs to you!!! oooooo