DEPRESSION
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What is Depression?
Depression is a mood disorder that causes constant sadness and loss of interest. Depression is also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression.
The feelings, thoughts and behaviors of individuals suffering from this condition are affected and various emotional or physical problems may arise due to this. There may be problems doing normal daily activities, and sometimes life may seem not worth living.
Depression is not just a feeling of malaise or momentary weakness. Depression is also not such a simple problem that it can be solved in an instant. Depression is a treatable medical condition that requires treatment. This treatment process may take a long time in some cases.
Everyone goes through periods of not feeling well emotionally and psychologically from time to time. These periods generally last for a certain period of time, depending on the intensity of the troubles and sorrows you experience. However, if your bad periods last longer than two or three weeks and prevent you from doing many of the things you do in your daily life properly; this condition is called depression (major depressive disorder).
Targeted Benefits in the Treatment of Depression with tVNS®
Migraine is a genetically inherited disease. In other words, migraine is more common in people with a family history of migraine. Although not in the family, women are at risk for migraine headaches during hormonal transition (adolescence, premenstrual days, menopause) and during the periods when they use birth control pills. . The sensory nerve of our face, cerebral vessels and cerebral cortex is the same. This nerve can also be stimulated in external environment triggers and trigger pain mechanisms in the brain. During migraine, the cerebral vessels first narrow and then expand. The increase in pressure due to enlargement in the brain vessels is the cause of the throbbing finding in the person.
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Migraine is a genetically inherited disease. In other words, migraine is more common in people with a family history of migraine. Although not in the family, women are at risk for migraine headaches during hormonal transition (adolescence, premenstrual days, menopause) and during the periods when they use birth control pills. . The sensory nerve of our face, cerebral vessels and cerebral cortex is the same. This nerve can also be stimulated in external environment triggers and trigger pain mechanisms in the brain. During migraine, the cerebral vessels first narrow and then expand. The increase in pressure due to enlargement in the brain vessels is the cause of the throbbing finding in the person.
Why Are Alternative Treatment Options Needed?
Migraine is a genetically inherited disease. In other words, migraine is more common in people with a family history of migraine. Although not in the family, women are at risk for migraine headaches during hormonal transition (adolescence, premenstrual days, menopause) and during the periods when they use birth control pills. . The sensory nerve of our face, cerebral vessels and cerebral cortex is the same. This nerve can also be stimulated in external environment triggers and trigger pain mechanisms in the brain. During migraine, the cerebral vessels first narrow and then expand. The increase in pressure due to enlargement in the brain vessels is the cause of the throbbing finding in the person.
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Meet tVNS®: A New Approach to Depression Through the Vagus Nerve
Migraine is a genetically inherited disease. In other words, migraine is more common in people with a family history of migraine. Although not in the family, women are at risk for migraine headaches during hormonal transition (adolescence, premenstrual days, menopause) and during the periods when they use birth control pills. . The sensory nerve of our face, cerebral vessels and cerebral cortex is the same. This nerve can also be stimulated in external environment triggers and trigger pain mechanisms in the brain. During migraine, the cerebral vessels first narrow and then expand. The increase in pressure due to enlargement in the brain vessels is the cause of the throbbing finding in the person.
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" The scientific solution for depression: tVNS®. The life of a 17-year-old girl diagnosed with medication-resistant, suicidal depression was completely changed by transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation. This clinically proven, non-invasive method is especially promising for young individuals. It enables the safe management of depression by affecting the brain's mood centers via the vagus nerve. Key Features of tVNS®: Clinically proven effectiveness, non-invasive and drug-free therapy, the ability to monitor your recovery process, and suitability for pediatric use. "
Who is it suitable for?
tVNS® can be a complementary solution in the following situations:
Individuals experiencing mild, moderate and severe depression
Those who do not benefit sufficiently from drug treatment
Those seeking alternatives due to drug side effects
Those who experience depression along with anxiety and sleep disturbances
What is Depression?
What is Depression?
Depression is a mood disorder that causes constant sadness and loss of interest. Depression is also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression.
The feelings, thoughts and behaviors of individuals suffering from this condition are affected and various emotional or physical problems may arise due to this. There may be problems doing normal daily activities, and sometimes life may seem not worth living.
Depression is not just a feeling of malaise or momentary weakness. Depression is also not such a simple problem that it can be solved in an instant. Depression is a treatable medical condition that requires treatment. This treatment process may take a long time in some cases.
Everyone goes through periods of not feeling well emotionally and psychologically from time to time. These periods generally last for a certain period of time, depending on the intensity of the troubles and sorrows you experience. However, if your bad periods last longer than two or three weeks and prevent you from doing many of the things you do in your daily life properly; this condition is called depression (major depressive disorder).
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Adolescence is a critical period when depression most frequently begins and treatment-resistant cases are observed. Safe and non-invasive options are needed for adolescents who fail to respond to traditional treatments. Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) is a new method that can be applied without the need for surgery by stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear. In this study, a 17-year-old girl with treatment-resistant depression received taVNS treatment for 7.5 months, with daily sessions at home, in conjunction with escitalopram therapy, and under regular monitoring by the clinical team. A total of over 270 sessions were administered, with an average daily use of approximately 3 hours. Aside from mild skin irritation, no serious side effects were observed, and cardiac safety tests were normal. Depression severity decreased during treatment, both as assessed by self-report and clinician assessments. The patient completed high school and entered university, and partial improvements in functioning were noted. The results suggest that taVNS is a feasible, safe, and promising complementary treatment option for adolescents.
Types of Depression Symptoms
Types of Depression
The symptoms caused by major depression are different for each individual. Medical professionals look for various markers or traits that clarify an individual's type of depression. A marker or feature may indicate the presence of a particular type of depression:
Anxiety distress : Unusual restlessness or depression with worry about possible events or loss of control.
Atypical features : Depression with temporary happiness from certain events, increased appetite, excessive need for sleep, hypersensitivity to rejection, and a feeling of heaviness in the organs.
