Posted by jaby on August 8, 2002, at 19:05:44
In reply to Re:Results of ECT consult..more, posted by Chloe on August 8, 2002, at 17:55:40
If you haven't read it already, there is a great book called "Elctroshock". It talks about all aspects of ECT. Conceptually, I think ECT like it makes the most sense of all the available treatments. There are so many cascades of events that take place within the body. With meds, it seems like you might hit a few (and at the same time mess up a few). With Ect it sems like it kind of resets everything-neurotranmitters, ion channels, the endocrine system, etc. I think you had said you had an endocrine problem before. This might even help that.
I hear you about not wanting to do another med. After 5 years of trying, it's just too much for me (even though I keep doing it). This is just my 2 cents, but I wouldn't even think about anything other than the ECT since you've gone this far with it. It sounds like you think it's the right things to do. Whatever you decide, trust yourself and your body's ability to get better.
Since I am in a sense following in your footsteps, please keep me posted as to your progress.
Take care.
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