Electric headset for treating depression trialled by NHS

[@denjua2234]

The ignorance in this chat is unbeleivable, depression is a chronic illness. People who are physically fit and healthy also suffer from it.

[@Srb1973]

She is a bullshitter seeking attention.

[@bp7495]

Only certain types of depression are chronic. Others transient. It depends on the cause of the depression. For example organic depression, traumatic life events, etc.

[@Sgt_bomblet]

I really want to try this ❤

[@David_Brent_mused]

​@@bp7495 doesnt necessarily have to be a cause, it can just happen, as it has for me.

[@bp7495]

​@@David_Brent_musedyes but there will be some underlying cause causing it to happen and my point is that there are multiple possible causes.

[@tgoddard1988]

So wait, the specialist is worried about if it cures the depression? Drugs don't cure depression! They place the chemicals in the brain often replacing your depression with a dependency on the drug... I tried anti-depressants and after a year of bouncing from 1 drug to the next which was painful! I'd love to give this a try when it comes out.

[@lemmysverruca]

It's already been out for a while. I ordered one two days ago.

[@foghornfilms]

Agreed. The opposing view was that it has to be keep being used but that's what people on anti-depressants do. They have to keep taking it to see the benefits.

[@jonathonturton9334]

​hi did it work ?

[@tinobemellow]

The only real, permanent cure for depression is death.

[@DerDunkelfürst]

Ich habe es bestellt

[@JamesTaylor-je6es]

I'm going to ask for a trial from the doctors.

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Sky News has the number one worst comment section when it comes to pessimism.

[@justmadeit2]

There is also transcranial megnetic stimulation available on the nhs but sadly when I asked to be referred for it after having depression for years I was told because I hadn’t given anti depressants a good go then she could t refer me. But thing is I have tried some and had bad side effects made me feel agitated

[@TheRagbags1]

I wonder if all Gp surgery's make it available to their patients?

[@MrMaster2262]

Is there a higher voltage equivalent for those who actually want to die??

[@melgrant7404]

Need more than that to sort me out.need to live someone else's life to improve things!

[@Eflodur]

Its what come to my mind when I see people lifing their lifes doing their work. Ruminating about the lack of having a life constantly.

[@LiberalPerspectiveNews]

Low voltage shock therapy?

[@razabadass]

Thanks

[@twinkletharayil]

Just reduce tax and cost of living automatically stress will go down

[@dazzaMusic]

Yeah and that will make politctians depressed because they lose money

[@samuelanstee9167]

@@dazzaMusic I’m sure the 525 million they have stored away will help them 😂

[@tutacat]

while there is chronic stress, there are other things and conditions that cause stress.

[@JamesLWilliams-k9x]

Then people will take on more debt etc ready for round 2 when everything goes tits up again ! 🤣

[@razkhan2958]

This very good help depressed still question will be better in the long time

[@IMeanMachine101]

If this is stimulation it should theoretically work a temporary basis but over years could possibly lead the brain to alter said neuropath/wave basically I see little to no risk in using this

[@MrFreshprince4321]

electrocuting ur frontal cortex regularly is maybe not completely harmless?

[@chrismonks592]

There aren't enough amps to do damage. It's met eu standards for safety which are the highest in the world I believe

[@thementalhealthcoachltd]

It’s only a max of 2mA's- the point is to stimulate the neurons to fire more freely and promote blood flow to the frontal cortex (DLPFC)

[@JamesTaylor-je6es]

Also BSI certified.

[@SadieDLdn]

I’ve rented one of these to see how I get on. It felt v uncomfortable to begin with but not anymore

[@freshtoast3879]

How did it go? Im on day 4 of treatment.

[@autobotdiva9268]

lies

[@SadieDLdn]

@@freshtoast3879 sorry just seeing this reply. It didn’t do much for me I’m afraid and I sent it back after the trial but glad I tried it and hope it helps others

[@David_Brent_mused]

Update?

[@freshtoast3879]

@@David_Brent_mused It didn't make any difference for me.

[@Homeschoolsw6]

I somehow don't trust this contraption.

[@KingScotto.]

I'm not putting that thing on my head no way 😦

[@grumblewoof4721]

Unfortunately this device will not make the Conservatives and their handling of the economy seem any better.

[@SpeedfreakUK]

Vote Reform, change the future.

[@poppytw583]

If we focus on how we can help improve things around us instead of focusing on self. It will reduce many depression cases. Ask any single parent.

[@Tony_01989]

I suffer from depression from the lost of my mom 1966-2017 and two brothers 1986-2019 1990-2018 and I will never use this device. And I will comfy with my therapist and take my anti depressants

[@chrismonks592]

Well that's your decision. But anti depressants don't work for everyone

[@Capricornious92]

Anti-depressants are a big pharma scam, it's a proven fact they don't work, it's a placebo effect

[@wearealone3932]

Just to keep the drug companies happy.

[@kurtistv3172]

Ye cause the antidepressants don't do long term damagd and alter the brain chemistry while most therapists just take your money

[@JamesTaylor-je6es]

The pills simply do not work in my case, twenty years now.

[@Anom-q2u]

Close your eyes ... AND (ERECT) (ERECT) lol your focus into your body 😂😂😂😂 Made by FLOW neuroscience 😂😂😂

[@fake734]

I am sure that's not a good idea!

[@Deleted11100]

Cheers for your valuable input John.

[@gamaray992]

Sounds like a massive placebo effect

[@JamesTaylor-je6es]

There's a lot of evidence of ECT working. Big Pharma is gonna push back.

[@freshtoast3879]

​@@JamesTaylor-je6es this is different than ECT

[@J00Ls]

Yes, makes perfect sense! Put one on and go put in to the countryside and fresh air... while ur there, stare at a virtual reality of flashing pixels and electricity that goes str8 to ur brain and messes with ur own electrical impulses. Good one, National HEALTH service. I will stand on my doorstep and clap

[@tanyawollny4646]

Indeed, such intense manipulation of this device long-term will eventually not be strong enough, much like medications your body gets used to it.

[@J00Ls]

@@tanyawollny4646 poison remains poison, does it not?!

[@tanyawollny4646]

@@J00Ls Obviously...

[@jonathanmcauley4244]

What would u know I've seen loads of review on their website helps people's give a bloody rest

[@J00Ls]

@@jonathanmcauley4244 oh? I heard otherwise? Hence not staring at ur phone etc b4 goin to bed??

[@amadoautista]

😂😂😂

[@elainepettis5075]

The mask has moved up to the forehead now

[@freshtoast3879]

Lmao

[@JRH2109]

Yeah, far less invasive than regular exercise, a healthy diet and a healthy dose of shrooms...

[@anomalyunit4637]

Teach me more o-o

[@courtneyriley185]

Id be depressed too if i was an adult with bangs

[@titteryenot4524]

*I’d *I *were *.

[@madampawsy1903]

Brotha, the character in ur pfp has bangs :,,,)

[@courtneyriley185]

@@madampawsy1903 it literally doesn't 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

[@mximxi1069]

Want to solve depression Cancel all benefits in regards to depression and suddenly everyone will be healthy enough to work ... Like magic

[@RaRa-eu9mw]

That would lead to suicides.

[@mximxi1069]

@@RaRa-eu9mw so offer Euthanasia is what your saying. Sounds good 👍

[@melgrant7404]

Ignorant comment

[@courtneyriley185]

Based comment.

[@chrismonks592]

No they wouldn't. And a lot of people would kill themselves

[@OnMy1s]

rather stay depressed then look like a🔔end to be fair

[@keithfrantz1083]

Frequency and vibration is everything...its what the elite don't want us to know..the ancient technology held so dear to their sadistic hearts

[@OnMy1s]

correct

[@michaelkelly3158]

This has nothing to do with 'frequency' or 'vibration' and is rooted in science. Are there any quality studies regarding either of those things being beneficial for depression?

[@zlippery1]

@@michaelkelly3158 Variable heart rate