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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Depression Advocate Network

Older adults who drink tea are less likely to be depressed

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327521.php

A new study examines the link between drinking tea and lower rates of depression in older Chinese adults, revealing the characteristics of tea drinkers.

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HappyGal posted an update in the group Depression Advocate Network

Hi All. I just joined WeHeal.org today and am quite excited there is such an organization.
I am curious if anyone has experience with a newish treatment for depression called TMS, transcranial magnetic stimulation, for Major Depressive Disorder or other levels of depression? I am close to signing up for this treatment and am looking for anyone…[Read more]

Eric Drew replied

Hello HappyGal and thank you so much for joining us here! I cannot speak form experience, but this TMS is definitely a new non-invasive non-toxic approach to neuro-stimulation in the brain, which sure cannot hurt to try! You could probably join a trial to do this and get some benefits like free medical care and possibly expense reimbursement…[Read more]
- HappyGal replied
  
  Hi Eric. Thanks for your info.
  I first looked into this in 2010. TMS had recently been approved for treatment of major depressive disorder and Dr. Shakir the first to offer it in California. Although I knew I would be a good candidate even back then, I chose to wait. It was too new and messing with the brain scared me. There just wasn’t enough…[Read more]
  - HappyGal replied
    
    Also, the way I found you and WeHeal.org was because we are FB friends. Although I don’t think we have actually met, you and I have a lot of common friends.
    - Eric Drew replied
      
      Hi HappyGal I had responded to your message last week but for some reason it didn’t post. My apologies. How are the treatments going and has it made a difference? Yes please do share your results whether positive or negative, as it can help so many other people narrow the search and find solutions that work for them. Unless we start sharing…[Read more]
    - Eric Drew replied
      
      Also cool that you found us on Facebook, and I hope more people join communities on WeHeal from Facebook as well! The more we are the stronger we are, and our motto is “Alone, We Struggle! Together, WeHeal!”. It is so true!