For an in-depth review of vagus nerve stimulation therapy, read my book Out of the Black Hole: The Patient's Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression. The book describes my experience as a study subject implanted April 4, 2001 with the vagus nerve stimulator in the investigational trial of vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of major depression and includes detailed information about the therapy, the implant procedure and how to locate a psychiatrist or surgeon near you familiar with vagus nerve stimulation.

In short, Out of the Black Hole contains answers to many of the questions and everything you need to know to be fully prepared to informatively discuss vagus nerve stimulation therapy with your doctor or psychiatrist.

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