Profile for User: Racergreg

You are almost there… Transitioning into a mind that is becoming less depressed and more focused is much harder than it sounds. Now you are able to see the subtle changes that are vanishing or becoming less noticeable. In addition to many other symptoms that you may have never noticed. These are all good signs. Sleepless nights are common. So many different chemical reactions are taking place and clear thinking, more energy, racing thoughts are all part of this transitional period. I found this period extremely difficult. Soon you will be in the clear and as more time goes by the better you will start to feel. Enjoy those moments of wellness!!! Soon they will become your everyday!!! Panic attacks an anxiety were the last symptoms to vanish for me. After my treatment it took about 9-12 months for those to dissipate to tolerable levels. So glad to hear your treatment is working and wellness is in your soon to be future.

Colleen:
Our words of encouragement and valuable knowledge regarding depression and navigating through what seems like endless frustration trying to get the proper help, care and treatment for this illness is in it’s own, a huge undertaking! I too enjoyed the quote you posted. “When someone helps you save your life, you then turn and help someone else save theirs”. I still see many people falling in an endless spiral of confusion related to decisions associated or related to seeking help for depression due to financial obligation, social status, professional careers or people not willing to seek treatment due to their positions as head of household or providers of care to others. I held myself to many obligations and powerful positions carrying the weight of depression for over thirty years. When the burden of depression becomes too much to handle and the illness takes control of your life. For many this is too late! If our words of encouragement can resonate with many who can understand that they are not alone and go forward with getting the care they desperately need. If I have found anything out about depression, It is? “Depression is such a self help illness, once you make the decision and commitment to help yourself, progress and change will start to happen, but, not until then”. Depression has left a huge and devastating financial wake in my life, 6 figures in debt, unemployed for 7 years, no insurance coverage, total loss of my 401k, pension, personal savings, career, social status, friendships and 30 years loss of forward progression. If I can do this, so can everyone else. My point however, is do not let depression take you to this level! Because eventually “IT WILL”. We will stand together and help others and hopefully be a guiding light and inspiration to others that seek help. It is not easy! It is truly a pleasure Colleen to connect with you, as well, and to all others that have found enough strength to proceed with new beginnings in their journey with this devastating and progressive illness.

Be well and live well!

Hello Greg,

It is paramount that you get an evaluation from a qualified professional, Psychiatrist, Neurologist that has knowledge of TMS and get tested if you are considering TMS therapy.

Your story sounds very similar to my own. My insurance did not cover my TMS therapy. I found a Doctor that set me up with a payment plan and started treatment. I had to front the initial cost of therapy. However, my health and well being had to come first.

I too struggled with medication and nothing worked. After becoming institutionalized and non functional for over 5 years I thought my life was over, finances and resources at zero, my career over. I made the decision to go seek treatment. Please do not let depression get you to this level. If you cannot make the decision to seek professional help due to a financial burden depression will eventually make that decision for you.

Greg, help is available and you no longer have to live with the burdens of this agonizing illness of depression. Please visit a local TMS provider in your area ASAP and get the help you deserve. Taking care of you first is paramount!.

All my best to you,
Gregory, (Racergreg)