Every day I get emails from people who are desperate...desperate to end their depression. Medicine doesn't have the answers, and neither do I unfortunately. You have to try many things and find something that works for you. I know, easier said than done, and when you're depressed, it's pretty hard to find a shred of hope. I've come across some new ideas to try...most are free or cheap. They may or may not work, but it's worth a try.

Goggle therapy
Yes, it's about the silliest thing I've ever heard, but according to the Harvard psychiatrist who came up with it, it can work and work well. You aren't going to hear much about it, unfortunately. Why? Because there's no money in it. You can make these goggles at home. This is a transcript of the segment on 20/20 that explained this new therapy, how it works and how to do it yourself. It operates on the theory of left brain vs. right brain, and by forcing one side to take control, you can alter your own mood. I don't want to sound like a preacher, but I've shared this transcript with numerous ect.org readers, and several have said it worked, and worked WELL! Give it a try....it won't cost you a cent!

Fish oil
You can buy it anywhere...I got mine at the local drugstore for under a few dollars. A new study has shown it can be beneficial in relieving symptoms of manic depression...Again, you aren't going to hear much about it because it's not a money maker for anyone.

SAMe
Pronounced sami, this new nutritional supplement is being hailed as the new prozac and all around "good for what ails you." It remains to be seen just how effective this will be, but early reports are promising, and numerous European studies have shown it works to combat major depression, without the side effects of Prozac and other antidepressants. Unfortunately, it isn't cheap.

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