Posted by Debby on August 25, 2000, at 22:30:52
In reply to Shock treatment - anyone with experience?, posted by Lumen on August 24, 2000, at 6:08:22
> My son (22) has been taking celexa and resperdal (two weeks). He is in hospital due to suicidal thoughts (one very serious attempt)and inability to do everyday things or concentrate on anything. Problem began about a year and a half ago while away at university. The medication is not working and is affecting his ability to sleep and making him unable "to be comfortable". Previously on luvox which did not help. The doctor has suggested shock treatment (ECT)if he does not respond to drugs. Anyone with experience of this, or comments?
Yes! I has Shock treatments and about 11 I can honestly say i don't think they help. I too Have a great deal of depression and had serious suicidal attempts. The shock treatments just made the concetration harder, loss of memory (they said would not be permant and it is) left me with temendous headaches. I would suggest continuing on medication under strict supervison, meaning at least once a week visit to a psychiatirst, and bi-weeking with a therapist or a partial hospitalization program where he can go everyday and go home in the evening. I would stray from the ETC's as much as possible. I have a hard time learning now as a result.
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