Posted by JohnLA on November 2, 2011, at 0:12:20
In reply to Re: TNS Investigational device for depression at UCLA!, posted by mogger on November 1, 2011, at 14:08:08
thnx joseph.
i really appreciate you telling me about your ocd. i am so freaked-out about everything i read regarding mental issues that i say 'i got that too!' when in reality several doctors have told me i am just in a very deep unipolar depression.
i guess i was concerned about the ocd possibility because of my ruminating on the same stuff for 19 months now. and, i'm spending a lot of time on the computer researching depression and mental issues.
i usually put the unit on around 4pm and wear it until midnight and then go to bed. tonight i actually just put it on (10pm) so, it will be the first night i'll actually be sleeping with it on. hope it works out.
funny you should say that if it's not working by week 6 have them 'ramp it up!' the meter is measured from 1 to 10. they told me to keep it at 3 to 4 for now. it gives a mellow electrical pulse about every 15 seconds. one night though as i was finishing up i went to turn off the power and i actually turned it up to 10! (felt like 11 ;)) WOW! it was intense and i let out a yelp as i frantically searched for the off button. felt like the real deal; ect! not good and kind of traumatized me in a way because i did have ect last year...
thnx again for staying in touch. i'll keep posting. and yes, i need to be patient. it is a 12 week deal.
talk soon i hope.
take care.
john
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