A new form of brain stimulation relieved severe depression in a small study

Re:A new form of brain stimulation relieved severe depressio... by hn_throwaway_99 on Tuesday April 07, 2020 @12:58PM (#22805020)

I think a lot of things these studies have in common is someone else is making you do self care.

As someone who has suffered severe depression on more than one occasion, in those times I know I should practice good hygiene, nutrition, exercise, sleep habits, etc., but the very nature of depression is that it takes away the motivation to do those things. If I were in a study where someone actually prepared the bath for me at a spa center, I bet I would also improve.

IMO, "fixing" depression really means fixing fundamental self-motivation, not just a transitory "oh this feels a little better".

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Re:A new form of brain stimulation relieved severe depressio... by fudged71 on Tuesday April 07, 2020 @02:29PM (#22806002)

As a personal trainer this hits the mark. People generally know what they should be doing and often need the accountability of following through with a protocol, lifestyle change, or checkups to see that they are actually following through

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