“I found joy in everyday life again” – Aki’s journey through non-pharmacological depression treatment

Aki had lived with depression for a long time. Over the years, he went through three severe episodes and a long period where life felt grey and heavy. He had tried several antidepressants. They helped him get through the day, but the feeling of joy was gone. Nothing seemed to truly make a difference.

Then he found a treatment that actually helped.

On his doctor’s recommendation, Aki decided to try Sooma tDCS therapy. At first, he wasn’t convinced.
“I was a bit skeptical at first, like many men are,” he says with a smile on his face.

Sooma therapy is a non-pharmacological depression treatment based on gentle electrical stimulation of the brain, and it can be done at home.

After about two weeks, Aki started to notice a change.
“I just kept getting better. I started doing housework again, playing the guitar, drawing—things I hadn’t had the energy for before.”

Simple and easy to use at home

Aki followed the treatment regularly and found it straightforward.
“It’s as easy as taking medication,” he says.

He didn’t experience any side effects. Only a mild tingling on his head to let him know the treatment was working. The therapy didn’t make him tired or interfere with his other medications, and he was even able to reduce his antidepressants during the process.

He also noticed changes in his sleep.
“I still wake up sometimes during the night, but I don’t stay awake for long anymore. My mind feels calmer.”

Getting back to everyday life

Little by little, Aki returned to his normal routines. He started doing chores again, picked up his hobbies, and spent more time being active. He even built a handmade water sled for children at a daycare.

He also found a new hobby: floorball, which brought both movement and social interaction into his week.

Things that once felt impossible started to feel manageable again.

“If I made it, you can too”

Aki has since encouraged others struggling with depression to consider Sooma therapy. For him, it’s not just about the treatment, it’s about hope.

“If I’ve made it through three severe depressions, then yes – you can get through it too.”

For Aki, non-pharmacological depression treatment became more than just an option. It was a turning point that helped him find his way back to everyday life.