Loma Linda University Health
Overcoming Crippling Depression by Resetting My Brain
Joe had crippling depression and anxiety; he couldn't get out of bed. Through Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at the Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center, his smile returned, his marriage flourished, and he got his life back.
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so my name is joe morgan i'm a retired respiratory therapist all this was back some time ago i was very seriously clinically depressed i wasn't what you would call suicidal but i got to the point where i didn't care if i lived anymore it was a very very dark time it was he was up all night couldn't get him to sleep and then i couldn't get him out of bed and we brought him to the loma linda er then they had recommended the bmc and it was brought up right away about the ect so joe had a severe depression that turned into catatonia he couldn't move he couldn't walk he stopped eating he stopped drinking he was gonna die literally so ect it's the gold standard treatment for this condition we produce a controlled seizure to reset the brain when people are suffering from severe mental illness this is very important because in many cases it's a life-saving procedure and it's also very important because we can bring back a good quality of life to our patients who have struggled for many many years initially when they talk to you about it basically they you know tell you that we're going to put electrical current through your head the i the idea initially brings fear and colleen you know she came and we walked up and down the hall for long long periods of time and so i finally said yes after getting through the first one and seeing that he was okay he got through it he got through the next one and um i'll just never forget when i saw him smile for the first time i remember that was like the happiest day of my life to see him yeah and then it got better from there got better the days became easier my mood became better my attitude became lighter and started moving me back more to a happy place from being in just the darkness the ect was like hitting that reset button and letting the computer reset i got back the emotions of joy and peace and love and not caring and even love for myself and that's how ect made the biggest difference for me there is no need to suffer because we have the treatments that we know work if you have struggle with severe mental illness and you're getting no relief and your family is struggling seeing you that way this is when you really need to reach out and come for an evaluation it's a life-saving procedure it can bring back meaning and purpose and your ability to function i love the bmc they were great and the ect whole group they were really great i would never hesitate to recommend anybody to it and i got my life back [Music]
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Depression is destroying my life . I want to die. I'm crying and can't stop . I pray to God but nothing.
Careful. Can cause severe braindamage.
I been stuck at home for months, I recently last year had fallen into a deep depression, felt like I was going insane and I was isolating myself. Got a job, but nothing change, still felt empty inside and directionless. Got a different job and suddenly things were going better, I was on better shape, started to socialize more, but it was also a lot of stress, and I couldn’t get time to see my girlfriend. Lost my job due to stress and now I feel stuck and depressed, been isolating at home for about 2 months, I just see days past by as if I was only existing, not living them. Don’t know when this is going to end but I am sure that I want to make a change in my life and that I will push trough, wish me luck guys. I hope you all are safe and doing well
Dr Peter Breggin advises TOTALLY AGAINST ECT!!
Well, he also has a woman by his side. What if you have no one!?
ECT IS ALIE AT LEAST FOR ME. IT MADE ME WORSE. IN 2010 WITHOUT MY CONSENT I WAS DONE THIS WAY. FOR A WEEK I THOUGHT I HAD BEES IN MY HEAD BUZZING AROUND. I NOW BELIEVE THAT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OF 5 EVENTS ARE PREVENTING DOPAMINE RELEASE IN MY BRAIN. I KNOW NOT WHERE TO GO FROM THERE EXCEPT ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. GOD FORGIVE ME FOR WHAT IVE BECOME
Can Intry this if Ingo to Loma Linda?
I looked into this but then was told it’s going to be something you have to do every year. It’s expensive worth it if you only need one full treatment.
Fuck you, I don’t need your fucking million dollar commercial.
I am thrown by the society into Depression😅
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We effect mood by attitude
I have had the most severe deep suicidal depression for 7 months now and nothing is working, it is getting worse. I do not feel like a human. I am only keeping myself alive because of religious belief that If I do away with myslef, I go staright to hell but I believe I am going there anyway so I am literally pushing back the evil day. I really wish I was never born.
Depression is a very nasty thing, its severity cannot be estimated by the common man at all, but by strengthening positive thinking, it can be improved to a great extent. I suffered from this thing in 2018 but by the grace of Almighty I have controlled it. Its not my fault to have it . I believe, its from God and we have to beqr it patently nothing is permanent it will be pass soon
Hey guys I just wanna say I too got my life back chronic stage of psychosis and nt even having some one with a little care …but now the time has been changed and lucky to have my family my precious wife so guys the stage of illness can be disappeared with medicine some care and love
Praying 🙏🏽 for all who have mental illness. You are not alone Jesus loves us.
Overcoming crippling depression can be an immensely challenging journey, and Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist and author, along with the support of Sovereign Health institution, have been instrumental in helping individuals reset their brains and find hope. Through a combination of evidence-based therapies, personalized treatment plans, and compassionate care, they have successfully transformed the lives of countless individuals struggling with depression. Testimonies from both employees and patients underscore the transformative impact of their services, with individuals expressing deep gratitude for the support and guidance they received. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for those in need further highlights the dedication to helping individuals break free from the grip of depression, providing them with the tools and strategies to reset their brains and embark on a path to lasting positive change.
isn’t the c word ableist
It’s been especially hard for me after my grandma died. I eat less, as little as two small meals a day with a fruit or two along the way. It’s been hard to take pleasure from my hobbies or in general things that I like. Going anywhere feels so tiring, I’d prefer if I could just stay in my room all day. I don’t look pretty while looking in the mirror, I have no confidence, little to no feeling of self-worth and I waste weeks of my little on AI chat-bots, hoping for some resemblance of affection because I know I won’t be able to let anyone in with the state I’m currently in.
I was leading a happy family life. Suddenly, I got conjunctivitis and I sank into depression. Madness. I just hide in bed
You can't "reset" the brain by electrocution. We're not computers that can simply be reset.
Empty your mind. Be formless shapeless like water : Bruce Lee
This is the only disability that people look at you and expect you to do everything normal. If I had a broken leg people would tell me to take care and get some rest, but with this I am called a complainer, difficult, stupid, lazy etc etc.
I need this its been such a nightmare
Mines is so bad that I don't like going out and when I do, I really don't speak up for myself because I think I don't matter and as a black woman, some white people may think I'm being mean. It really hurts me. I'd rather not deal with anyone at all. I'm very sensitive too. I'm not good socializing because I feel like people don't receive me well. I stay quiet.
I'm saving ECT as my last resort. i tried TMS and it didn't work. ECT doesn't cure all depression. If your depression comes with other complications, maintenance treatment once a month is needed.
It’s like how we have to reset the heart when it’s in vtach give adenosine the heart stop and it resets the rhythm back into a sinus rhythm. Because of the electrical system
Carnivore diet is like taking anti depressant without the side effects for me.
What is ect.
we should analyze thoughts and practically how they are affecting.
and try fixing own thoughts
This made my daughters difficult life so much worse. 😢
Trying to get out of survival mode :/
All for TV films Who can afford this in a country like the US or west when ppl are struggling to pay for necessities