Support my fight for lasting relief from depression

My name is Seth, and I'm reaching out for support in my ongoing battle with severe, treatment-resistant depression. This isn't just about feeling sad or having bad days—this is about facing a debilitating condition that profoundly affects every aspect of my life.

For years, I have endured an exhausting array of treatments with the hope of finding relief. I have tried over 25 different medications, each accompanied by debilitating side effects that I am extremely sensitive to. My treatment history includes rapid and deep transcranial magnetic stimulation, ketamine therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and more. Despite these efforts, my condition persists with overwhelming intensity.

The impact of my illness is profound. I have been on disability for two years, and most days, I find myself unable to get out of bed. Simple tasks leave me bedridden, drained of all energy. This isn’t just about feeling sad; it’s about feeling utterly incapacitated, both emotionally and physically.

My journey has included countless therapy sessions, three intensive outpatient programs, a stay at a residential facility in Tennessee, and partial hospitalization. I've been hospitalized three times—once following a near-fatal suicide attempt that left me unresponsive for five days and on the brink of organ failure.

At this critical juncture, my psychiatrist believes that a more advanced and innovative treatment could offer hope. This involves traveling to Mt. Sinai in NYC to receive either one of two pioneering procedures where either electrodes would be placed in my brain or a pacemaker would be attached to one of my cranial nerves. These treatments are not just another option; they are a lifeline.

However, the costs are daunting. The expenses for travel, accommodation in New York, and the procedure itself are substantial, and it's unclear how much, if any, will be covered by insurance. I will also incur the expenses going back to NYC regularly over the next year. But I am at a point where I must try everything possible to reclaim my life.

This campaign is not just about medical expenses; it's about sustaining hope when all seems lost. It's about not giving up in the face of unimaginable challenges. More importantly, it will spread awareness about the realities of living with severe depression, helping to break down the stigma and misunderstandings surrounding this illness. Any help you can provide—whether it's a donation, sharing this campaign, or sending encouraging words—means the world to me.

Together, with your support, I can try to reclaim my life. I am reaching out for your help because this isn’t just a medical expense; it’s a chance at a new beginning and the opportunity to rediscover hope and healing. Thank you for being part of my journey towards recovery.