I only know about DBS as it relates to treatment in OCD and Tourette's Syndrome.
It's usually only used in treatment resistant patients. The results are sketchy to say the least. I would be very wary and thorough in any research you do if you are entertaining going down this route.
http://www.ocfoundation.org/EO_DBS.aspx
Deep Brain Stimulation for Highly Treatment-Resistant OCD
By Darin Dougherty, MD, and Benjamin Greenberg, MD, Ph.D.
http://www.ocfoundation.org/dbs.aspx
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
What I'm posting below from TSA-USA is obviously not related to your conditions, but there is helpful info. there particularly in the section "What is deep brain stimulation".
http://tsa-usa.org/dbs/DBSfall09x.html
TSA-USA - Questions about TS and DBS
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What is deep brain stimulation?
DBS is a relatively new procedure that utilizes an implantable electrode to alter the activity of brain circuitry. The procedure is FDA approved for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia and OCD, and currently utilized for patients who have not responded to standard medical or behavioral therapy, and who have no cognitive difficulties or “minimal” cognitive (thinking issues) dysfunction may be appropriate candidates.
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