Posted by adamie on August 8, 2001, at 15:21:43
In reply to Suicide, posted by SalArmy4me on August 8, 2001, at 15:10:09
> If you're about to do the unthinkable, or can't see a way out, talk to me first. My screenname is "SalArmy4me" on AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger...
also consider ECT, VNS, or other things. What do you have to lose if you're going to commit suidie anyway? if you feel completely horrible and see no reason to live then know that it's just the depression talking, because when it's gone, life is great. I have felt hopeless during my worst periods but i knew it's just the depression causing those thoughts of how can I ever be better.
if meds fail then VNS will be for me. only side effect is voice alteration. it's a pace maker for the brain. Although it doesn't even touch the brain. it's a tiny box in your chest with a little cord going around your vegus nerve. this cord gives it a small pulse every 3-6 minutes which over weeks or months of time make you feel more normal. response rates for true treatment resistant patients is around 45%. nothing to lose. if you're suicidal then move to canada and get VNS or just try ECT. You can scare people with the robot voice so that is always a plus.
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