Posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 20:54:56
In reply to Re: ECT info needed! » Mimi, posted by Essence on July 22, 2002, at 17:50:02
>Essence,
No, I don't believe ECT is supposed to eliminate the need for meds. In my case, I was taken off my old med regimen before ECT and put on a completely different one post ECT. Some doctor in the hospital I used determined that I should be on lithium as a way to augment the antidepressants. That had never been tried before and happened to work. For me, ECT was used to save my life and to boost my spirits enough that the meds could be used as stabilizers. This treatment has been very effective. Before ECT, the drugs had worked only minimally. I hope this clears up your questions. Mimi
Mimi;
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> I thought ECT was supposed to eliminate the need for medications? What is the point of having it if a person just ends up back on meds? I am totally confused about this.
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> Ess
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