Comments on: Living with chronic depression http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912 News and Information from WHYY in Philadelphia Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:16:09 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Gen_Eric http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-818 Gen_Eric Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:27:54 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-818 Sadano, When you say, "my doctor" and "settings" can you tell me WHO that doctor is and WHAT those settings are--or--how those settings were determined? In a study setting, I am loathe to report that the "doctors" are puppet programmers and the "settings" are predetermined. Can you offer some insight, per chance some hope? Sadano,

When you say, "my doctor" and "settings" can you tell me WHO that doctor is and WHAT those settings are–or–how those settings were determined?

In a study setting, I am loathe to report that the "doctors" are puppet programmers and the "settings" are predetermined.

Can you offer some insight, per chance some hope?

]]> By: Gen_Eric http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-817 Gen_Eric Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:23:44 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-817 Tara, My heart breaks for you. I feel your pain, literally. I just completed a full-year of DBS. So far, so nothing. Yes, it is an illness: enough said. I admire your courage and I share your struggle. We kid ourselves, don't we? We kid ourselves that we are the only ones enduring this illness. How else can we make sense of it, huh, other than that we'll shoulder the burden of this illness to spare others the pain. I am sorry to hear that my shouldering hasn't spared you--and--I am here to testify that your endurance hasn't spared me. May tomorrow be a better day--and--may this plague leave us as mysteriously as it arrived. Tara,

My heart breaks for you. I feel your pain, literally. I just completed a full-year of DBS. So far, so nothing.

Yes, it is an illness: enough said.

I admire your courage and I share your struggle.

We kid ourselves, don't we? We kid ourselves that we are the only ones enduring this illness. How else can we make sense of it, huh, other than that we'll shoulder the burden of this illness to spare others the pain. I am sorry to hear that my shouldering hasn't spared you–and–I am here to testify that your endurance hasn't spared me.

May tomorrow be a better day–and–may this plague leave us as mysteriously as it arrived.

]]> By: tara http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-799 tara Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:20:10 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-799 Most of the Time, I feel Death is the only end to this tremendous Torment. I don't want to hurt by devoted Dad or Extraordinary and Compassionate Doctor. I don't believe I can endure this playing at life much longer. I am heartfully sorry. I will do my best. I promise everyone that was my operation throughout. Noone is to blame. It is an Illness! SEVERE! Most of the Time, I feel Death is the only end to this tremendous Torment. I don't want to hurt by devoted Dad or Extraordinary and Compassionate Doctor. I don't believe I can endure this playing at life much longer.
I am heartfully sorry. I will do my best. I promise everyone that was my operation throughout. Noone is to blame. It is an Illness! SEVERE!

]]> By: tara http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-764 tara Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:44:17 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-764 I hope my words did not upset anyone I hope my words did not upset anyone

]]> By: Tara http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-762 Tara Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:34:28 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-762 To All Observers, I am so Appreciative to be afforded this tremendous opportunity of DBS. And I especially want all my Doctors, especially Dr. John O'Reardon (University of Penn) to know he has helped me tremendously and without Him and my Parents I would be in a Morgue somewhere, God Bless all of You. I hope I make it! Tara A. Aliotta To All Observers, I am so Appreciative to be afforded this tremendous opportunity of DBS. And I especially want all my Doctors, especially Dr. John O'Reardon (University of Penn) to know he has helped me tremendously and without Him and my Parents I would be in a Morgue somewhere, God Bless all of You. I hope I make it!
Tara A. Aliotta

]]> By: Tara http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-760 Tara Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:28:36 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-760 Dear Sadano, In my most desperete hours what kept you alive when you felt that incredible inner torment and despair? I plan on reporting more regarding the "Active" Stage. I have 3 Totally Competent and Empathetic Doctors, Dr. John O'Reardon, Dr. Bhati, and Dr. Connolly who work so dillegently on my case. Honestly the Severe Depression and Agitation have exacerbated in the "Active 'Stage. Currently I feel Hopeless! Dear Sadano,
In my most desperete hours what kept you alive when you felt that incredible inner torment
and despair? I plan on reporting more regarding
the "Active" Stage.
I have 3 Totally Competent and Empathetic Doctors, Dr. John O'Reardon, Dr. Bhati, and Dr. Connolly who work so dillegently on my case.
Honestly the Severe Depression and Agitation have exacerbated in the "Active 'Stage. Currently I feel Hopeless!

]]> By: Annie Roberts http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-718 Annie Roberts Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:06:25 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-718 As a depressive sufferer since i was 15 and living in Cape Town South Africa i would like to know more about DBS, my son is a Dr. in neuropsychology at Colwyn Bay Brain injury hospital in Wales and would be very interested in having DBS as i am 60years old would love to enjoy my grandchildren and spend my last golden years free of depression,hope to hear from you soon As a depressive sufferer since i was 15 and living in Cape Town South Africa i would like to know more about DBS, my son is a Dr. in neuropsychology at Colwyn Bay Brain injury hospital in Wales and would be very interested in having DBS as i am 60years old would love to enjoy my grandchildren and spend my last golden years free of depression,hope to hear from you soon

]]> By: Johnny Marr http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-615 Johnny Marr Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:35:22 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-615 I have had this treatment in the UK and and in phase 1 of the study. The treatment has not helped me yet, despite some very promising initial results. I think that the name of the game here is patience as whilst this is new and experimental I think that it is a case of finding the setting that actually works for you. In the USA I think they go with the settings which (if any did) showed some promise acutely so hopefully your wait for a positive result will be quicker than mine currently is. Keep hpoing and keep in touch as this does look to be a powerful treatment and we are priviledged to be involved! I have had this treatment in the UK and and in phase 1 of the study. The treatment has not helped me yet, despite some very promising initial results. I think that the name of the game here is patience as whilst this is new and experimental I think that it is a case of finding the setting that actually works for you. In the USA I think they go with the settings which (if any did) showed some promise acutely so hopefully your wait for a positive result will be quicker than mine currently is. Keep hpoing and keep in touch as this does look to be a powerful treatment and we are priviledged to be involved!

]]> By: karen http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-475 karen Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:21:04 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-475 I hope this works for Tara. I too have suffered/lived with depression since about age 11 also. I've tried every medication, Electro Shock Therapy, I have been hospitalized several times, psychotherapy, etc. I dont even remember what happy is anymore. Hopefully this works and there will be hope for all of us. Thanks for making this story public WHYY. I hope this works for Tara. I too have suffered/lived with depression since about age 11 also. I've tried every medication, Electro Shock Therapy, I have been hospitalized several times, psychotherapy, etc. I dont even remember what happy is anymore. Hopefully this works and there will be hope for all of us. Thanks for making this story public WHYY.

]]> By: Tara http://whyy.org/cms/news/health-science/special-features/2009/06/21/living-with-chronic-depression/7912/comment-page-1#comment-352 Tara Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:06:57 +0000 http://whyy.org/cms/news/?p=7912#comment-352 Dear Sadano, Sincere appreciation for your kind words of encouragement. I feel like I am in the battle of my life. Treatment takes enormous time and patience. I was very glad to know DBS made an enormous change in your life. I will do my best to hang on to those words like a life preserver afloat in a deep and dark ocean. Thank you for responding so positively. Best regards, Tara Dear Sadano,
Sincere appreciation for your kind words of encouragement. I feel like I am in the battle of my life. Treatment takes enormous time and patience.
I was very glad to know DBS made an enormous change in your life. I will do my best to hang on to those words like a life preserver afloat in a deep and dark ocean.
Thank you for responding so positively.
Best regards,
Tara

]]>