Posted by Sunnely on February 16, 2001, at 19:44:49
In reply to Is electroshock therapy a viable alternative??, posted by JohnM on February 15, 2001, at 16:14:08
Hi John,
Careful when you search the net for info on electroshock (electroconvulsive or ECT) therapy. There are a number of sites out there that say nothing but litany of "horrors" of electroshock therapy.
Here's an excellent link to electroshock therapy:
This site is maintained by Max Fink, M.D., the "guru" of the modern ECT. It has FAQs for patient/family and professionals alike.
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> I have moderate depression. Say a 6 on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the worst). I can function, but I don't smile, laugh much, or have much confidence or energy. No luck with meds except Nardil which I came off of and when I went on again it didn't work very well. Is ECT that common these days? Is it too extreme for my case?
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> Wanting to get better....John
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