Posted by LifeTime on April 27, 2005, at 4:48:40
In reply to Re: Jerry, posted by LifeTime on September 8, 2003, at 0:55:28
For informational purposes:
I am a very long time support person and health care advocate for my wife, Joyce. My postings are somewhat different from most that you’ll find because I advocate for all treatment options, education of the patient and/or their support persons, un-coerced and informed medical decisions in collaboration with one’s trusted, compassionate, knowledgeable and licensed health care practitioner(s) and most importantly encouragement and hope, education and research.
I do not promote any medications, treatments or therapies but what I do is to share our experiences, research and education as well as collaborations with some of the front line researchers in a soon to be approved FDA new treatment option. I have worn amongst many hats, through the years, that of former local DBSA facilitator, board member, president and an appointment in my home state as a Guardian Advocate.
I have established a Website (http://www.vnsdepression.com) discussing and sharing experiences and our most recent odyssey into a new treatment option, VNS Therapy. As one gets to read my thoughts and my advocacy for wellness you’ll find I do not spend my time commiserating on TRD (Treatment Resistant Depression). I always advocate for hope, encouragement not to give up, education, research and although there is no cure for TRD, one can achieve control, stability and long-term remission.
If you have time, please read through the Website and then proceed on to the message forum and maybe we can share and instill hope for wellness for you and others.
I extend my best wishes to you for all the good you would wish for yourself and the others and a quick ascent toward wellness.
Warmly,
Herb
poster:LifeTime
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