Question: I live in N. Cal. and have tried 7 different anti depressant meds., none of which have helped me longer than a couple of months. I seem to be one of those drug resistant cases and have had the new "swab test" done to see what med might help. It takes 2 months to get in to see my psychiatrist and all he does is prescribe new med. I have had blood tests, MRI of brain, endochronologist recommended blood tests and I receive testosterone shots monthly. I have also been getting B12 shots monthly. My wife supports me w/ nutritional meals and supplements, we are trying to cover all the bases to improve my mental health. I do have sleep apnea and use a CPap at night. I have issues w/ insomnia which I believe led to severe depression, and am taking Alteril and olanzapine at night to aid in sleep issue. I have read extensively on depression and have had many counseling sessions. At this point I wonder if I am doomed to feel like this for the remainder of my life, I am 52. My father (lived to 86) had anxiety issues and was on meds for large portion of his life. My siblings think it is genetic and they have anxiety, insomnia also. My wife believes my tobacco habit could be a large culprit (30 years) . Long question, but this locale has little mental health support networks... do you have any suggestions for me at this juncture ? Presently I am not taking any anti depressants, and my next psych . appt is not until Oct. Thank you for whatever info. you may send my way.

What is your opinion and experience with the Fisher Wallace stimulator and have any patients had success with this device?