Information and opinions on health from brenda vanosdel at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/21142/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/21142/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/21142/index http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/45417/light-therapyi Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:39:08 -0400 brenda vanosdel i asked a question but i think i accidently erased it. i wonder if i should invest in a therapy light. i have major sometimes labeled treatment resistant depression and i noticed the site said that light therapy is for mild depression. any advice brendavo http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/45417/light-therapyi http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/42329/ect Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:32:18 -0400 brenda vanosdel hi, anyone else out there getting ect's? i had alot at first then went to twice a mo. now it's every mo. for i don't know how long really messes with my memory but seems to be working. http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/42329/ect http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/41436/hear Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:49:54 -0400 brenda vanosdel hi, i'm not currently seeing a counselor because i'm on a waiting list, soany support from you all would be great. right now i'm not doing too bad a little depressed and anxious, too fearful to go back to work so i have too much time on my hands.i know how helpful it is to talk to others who feel the same way i do, no judgements just understanding, so write to me if you're feeling like me. i can be a support and ear and als.o it will help... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/41436/hear http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/39485/alternative Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:00:00 -0400 brenda vanosdel i am trying accupuncture starting next week. yesterday on oprah they said it releases endorphins and raises seretonin levels in the brain so i called adoctor who does accupuncture and he said he's had some success with several patients. this gave me hope, i currently take several medicines and am getting ect's. i figure this can't hurt. if anyone out there has tried accupuncture write to me . thanks. brendavo http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/39485/alternative http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/37669/struggling-18 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:35:47 -0400 brenda vanosdel hi, myname is brenda and i've been struggling with depression and anxiety for 18 years, some good some very bad. i am currently recieving ect's and taking meds, i also have a vagus nerve stimulator. i would love to make some friends who struggle too. write to me and share. http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/21142/37669/struggling-18