Depression just so totally stinks! It's just so common for many addicts to have a dual diagnosis, with depression being high on that list as well. It's a great part of the reason that they self medicate with drugs in the first place - in hopes of just feeling normal. I had hoped that the Bup. might help as I've heard from many people that it does help with their depression. There are actually some that would like to try Bup. as a treatment for depression with those who have failed traditional therapy.
I don't know anything about TMS so can't really comment. For certain, it often takes a trial of a bunch of different medications, or combinations of different medications, until patients find something that actually works for them. It's too bad he is not willing to give that a shot. Still, I feel for him having to live everyday with depression.
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