Posted by Elizabeth on March 30, 2001, at 4:22:34
In reply to What would you do?, posted by Thrud on March 30, 2001, at 0:47:50
> Hey everyone, I'm in a pickle.
>
> I have tried every class of antidepressants continuously for 10 years but they all leave me with profound sexual dysfunction (I am a guy). Believe it or not, this includes Serzone and Wellbutrin.What about desipramine? Parnate?
> ECT is my last choice, but I am terrified of it's potential do disrupt memory. I am an engineer in a high technology industry: I just can't afford to forget things.
My understanding is that the memory loss is only for the time when you were having the ECT. You won't lose the ability to form new memories, nor will you forget the things you learned in school and work.
Anyway, I hope this helps. I understand your fears and I have avoided ECT too because I share some of them. But this is what the people who know about ECT have to say about the rumors. For all our sakes, I hope they're right.
poster:Elizabeth
thread:58025
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