Battling Depression with CTE: Need Recommendations

My antidepressant is the ONLY medication I take other than vitamins. I get not wanting to be on meds.

I have been on an ssri antidepressant since my brain injury in 2005 and I will remain on one for life. It’s been 17 years and I can’t imagine life without it. Depression is not something you have to live with. ❤️ Our brains are no longer the same.

Supplements (omega-3, ashwagandha, b12, d, magnesium) have really helped me. Water! Mediterranean diet, yoga/stretching, and hikes have kept my days more balanced.

No, after all the tests and scans I quit the medical route. I've been dealing with CTE for years before I figured out what was going on. I'm looking for a sustainable lifestyle without all the drugs.

Hey, your depression can have an organic reason which is your head trauma. Have you met with a neurosurgeon or a neurologist?