Soo depressed

Posted: Jun 2, 2013

I'm so depressed, it's literally almost unbearable at times. I have to find a way out of this. I've tried most antidepressants over the years, and the side effects make it just not worth it to me to take them. A couple of the OTC medications are pretty good, but with the same side effects of ankle swelling, hair loss, weight gain, and insomnia. I've been off everything for about two years, except I'm still hooked on Ambien, which I've weaned down to about 3 mg at night. I do believe that is playing a major role in my depression so I want to get completely off of it. I've also been making myself exercise a little - a 6 block walk now and again, and arm exercises. I'm no spring chick and it's hard to do most things. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone out there has tried or knows of anyone who's tried transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS. The tDCS is supposed to apply a mild electric brain stimulation to the temples. I know most will say to see my PCP or a psychiatrist, but all they do is reach for the prescription pad. I know my main problem, besides the Ambien, is isolation. You hear the expression, "Get a life," but how does one go about doing that? Especially when they're at the age where not many, especially those of the opposite sex, want to bother with you. Anyway, thanks for paying attention, and if you have any suggestions, I'm open to them.;