One year undergoing transcranial electromagnetic stimulation.

[shinitai_sh0jo]

I spent a whole year doing this treatment. That, along with a few more medication changes and...

I feel like I don't have the overwhelming urge to do awful things to myself all of the time. I still have intrusive thoughts sometimes, still have fear about the future (since I'm finally graduating from I'm going to technical school and I'll look for a college next year yay) and still have a lot to change, since I'm aware I'm not perfect.

But overall, I'm glad I can feel happy with small things again.

My family recognizes the changes, and they're very happy with it too.

I feel lighter with my existence, even though sometimes living still hurts.

I still feel like living like an autistic is very uncertain, but... Maybe it can be a bit easier now.
(Hopefully.)

 

[sohopelessandempty]

I spent a whole year doing this treatment. That, along with a few more medication changes and...

I feel like I don't have the overwhelming urge to do awful things to myself all of the time. I still have intrusive thoughts sometimes, still have fear about the future (since I'm finally graduating from I'm going to technical school and I'll look for a college next year yay) and still have a lot to change, since I'm aware I'm not perfect.

But overall, I'm glad I can feel happy with small things again.

My family recognizes the changes, and they're very happy with it too.

I feel lighter with my existence, even though sometimes living still hurts.

I still feel like living like an autistic is very uncertain, but... Maybe it can be a bit easier now.
(Hopefully.)

Did you have any side effects? I've been thinking of trying this but scared of side effects.

 

[shinitai_sh0jo]

Did you have any side effects? I've been thinking of trying this but scared of side effects.

The only "side effect" was a headache that happens afterward. It's somewhat painful overall, but it goes away considerably quickly once you get used to it. And your pressure might drop a little, but overall I think that's it.

 

[sohopelessandempty]

The only "side effect" was a headache that happens afterward. It's somewhat painful overall, but it goes away considerably quickly once you get used to it. And your pressure might drop a little, but overall I think that's it.

Can you just take an ibuprofen for the headache? Lol. Also I'm glad that's the only one you got, makes me feel hopeful too

 

[shinitai_sh0jo]

Can you just take an ibuprofen for the headache? Lol. Also I'm glad that's the only one you got, makes me feel hopeful too

Yeah! Most of the time I take an ibuprofen or smth similar, sometimes taking it beforehand also works for me.
If you have treatment-resistant depression, it's a viable treatment option (though it's not exactly cheap where I live lol)

 

[Yellow_Water620]

I've never heard of this, interesting!
Glad it's working out for you~