Alternative treatments for long-term depression?

I do ketamine infusions for pain, but it’s also helping a lot with my anxiety and depression. It’s pricey but I think there are nasal sprays that are cheaper. It is supposed to be great if you are treatment resistant! If you have any questions about what it’s like feel free to message me!

I would suggest going to a non government funded therapy, if you can afford to. Ive been going to a small buissness art therapy which was so much better than my previous government therapy.

Be careful with substituting exercise for meds. Exercise is essential but unlike the previous post I tried cutting down on meds and wound up back in deeper depression. From what I've learned it's exercise, which because I have difficulty leaving my house is hard, diet, meds, and a therapist. I've been thru about 6 -8 therapists of varying schooling and have yet to find my "click". I try every 6 months to a year and give them several months. But like you I have suffered for over 30 years and have no magic bullet. I just keep trying. Maybe the next anti-D will work. Just don't give up!!! I always have hope. ❤️

Finding a different therapist can help. Bring this concern up with your current one as well. I've had my fair share of therapists that don't really seem to click/work. I found before my accident exercise was my gold. I pushed carts at Walmart for 8 hours a day walking 13+ miles. I felt amazing I even was able to stop taking my antidepressants. Finding an activity can end up being the best even if it's forced exercise :>