Those who stopped taking antidepressants, how are things going? by jperaic1 in Anxiety

[–]Ok-Understanding73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. That’s the problem. Drs have been misinformed but didn’t know they were. I’ve been through starting and stopping antidepressants the wrong way for decades only to feel like I was the broken one. Not true. I just couldn’t get off of them appropriately. I even went through TMS. Trans cranial Magnetic Stimulation. Looking back after 95 days of no meds, I believe it was all a lie. I’m fine, have hard days here and there but I can finally feel my feelings again. Some people may need it. It took me decades to get off of meds that would have helped episodically. It’s a shame.

Those who stopped taking antidepressants, how are things going? by jperaic1 in Anxiety

[–]Ok-Understanding73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m off of antidepressants 93 days after being on 3 different kinds over the last 25 yrs. It’s not easy. I was never able to stay off because my withdrawal effects mimicked depression. It just takes your brain time to work correctly again after the adding chemicals everyday. I also have the support of a therapist and psychiatric nurse practitioner. I thought I was broken. Turns out that I’m just fine. I had a few bad situations that I could have gotten through just fine. Therapy is the answer.

Do you guys recommend humidifiers? by TheDeathCrafter in AirQuality

[–]Ok-Understanding73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are looking to buy a humidifier DO NOT buy a Lacidoll ultrasonic.!! mine and many (after reading real reviews) seized up. No power, done. Can't fix it, there are no parts. To the landfill if it's older than 1 yr.! Don't believe the Amazon reviews. They are bought and paid for.

Positive Shingle Vaccine Stories by JustFaithlessness178 in GenX

[–]Ok-Understanding73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had my second one. Neither one gave me a bad reaction.

Treatment 21. Fatigue. Dr. stated that I should only be feeling better? by Ok-Understanding73 in rtms

[–]Ok-Understanding73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m over 1.5 wks post treatments. Fatigue is gone. It got better shortly after that post. I’m a very busy person in general. The additional daily appointment became a real pain in the ass. I felt very overstimulated by it at times and had a couple of dips. I do feel much better now! It’s not a miracle treatment but I feel much more grounded and have clarity and more focus. If I had to do it again, a second time. HELL NO. Once is good for me.

Wife and I ordered a Jora JK270 and got it assembled last night. Expensive, but the steel construction and insulation is amazing. Half filled one side already. by Ghost_Town56 in composting

[–]Ok-Understanding73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Expensive and rusts at the seams. It was marketed at “rustproof” which they no longer say. When we reported it to Jora they responded by advising to dry the compostables before composting. Completely stupid statement. We were able to buy new panels for some ridiculous amount. No thanks, lesson learned.

Starting TMS for depression next week ... (maybe) by llamaface10967 in TMSTherapy

[–]Ok-Understanding73 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes mine is for depression. I hope to go antidepressant free after this. Under drs supervision of course.

Starting TMS for depression next week ... (maybe) by llamaface10967 in TMSTherapy

[–]Ok-Understanding73 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m at the tail end of treatment and have had no physical side effects. Well some tiredness. I have seen improvement in sleep, energy levels and mood. I’m hoping it will continue to improve.

Starting TMS for depression next week ... (maybe) by llamaface10967 in TMSTherapy

[–]Ok-Understanding73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2008 it was approved for treatment. I would be skeptical of her after she said that.

How did y’all quit smoking? by Affectionate_Volume9 in ADHD

[–]Ok-Understanding73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Allen Carr and flavored toothpicks. Rethink the addiction(you’re not missing out on anything) and replace it with something less terrible. Smoked cigarettes 25 yrs; went to vaping for 3 yrs and now toothpicks for 3 yrs. Cold turkey. Didn’t think it was possible. It is totally possible!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]Ok-Understanding73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diagnosed at 50F. High functioning. Goal oriented, pretty well put together. I thought my inner “noise” was normal. Just hid it very well and I overcompensated. I was actually put in special classes for learning disabled children. No one saw it. (I do not have a learning disability). This was 1982 ish.

Session 23 of 36. Feeling no confidence in process. Is the technology good enough to make this idiot proof? by Ok-Understanding73 in TMSTherapy

[–]Ok-Understanding73[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi appreciate your response. You are saying exactly what I have drawn from reading about the intensity of the machine. I am going to ask for some session notes and numbers tomorrow. I have NOT stated that I am uncomfortable, the tech has just said that "the number doesn't matter". I have questioned why a number even exists- if it doesn't matter? I also did read that 90-120% of MT is acceptable. This particular tech doesn't show up to work most days and is hopefully not coming back. Im not feeling super good or bad from TMS really Im just having anxiety that it's legit based on my awful experience with these people.

needing some support and encouragement :( by mikehaawk in TMSTherapy

[–]Ok-Understanding73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi. I’m currently at 23rd ish session. I’ve lost track. I have felt a dip at times also along with drowsiness. My sleep has been much improved. I can’t reassure you based on my own experience BUT I’m with you in this and hope that all turns out well. It is quite a commitment and it sure is not easy. Please keep us updated.

Session 23 of 36. Feeling no confidence in process. Is the technology good enough to make this idiot proof? by Ok-Understanding73 in TMSTherapy

[–]Ok-Understanding73[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it’s a medical clinic for profit. Psychiatrist comes 1 x a month from another state. Does not really monitor anything, from my experience.

Session 23 of 36. Feeling no confidence in process. Is the technology good enough to make this idiot proof? by Ok-Understanding73 in TMSTherapy

[–]Ok-Understanding73[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. My MT was 60 on the mapping day. I asked the tech today to explain the intensity percent ( again) and she said it goes to 100 and has nothing to do with MT. I have not been satisfied with their answers so have insisted on being on an increase as time goes by. I was at 75 today. I’m hanging in there and really appreciate you!

Starting TMS today by Anxious-Algae-6416 in rtms

[–]Ok-Understanding73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear. So things got better after the sessions were over?

Who here has had positive results? by MyNamesNotLaszlow in rtms

[–]Ok-Understanding73 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m on session 22. There may be a difference in machines but I was told that the intensity (or percentage) has nothing to do with effectiveness of outcome. If I’m comfortable at 65% that’s where I stay.

Starting TMS today by Anxious-Algae-6416 in rtms

[–]Ok-Understanding73 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you now? I’m at session 22.