Posted by jaby on October 2, 2002, at 18:38:22
I am in a tough place right now because my problem (BP II) right now is bad enough to rule my life (ie. be the biggest factor influencing any decisions I make about my future), but at the same time I hold a full time job, can force myself to work out, etc. On the other hand though, I can't cook for myself, have trouble doing my laundry, never want to do anything, go anywhere, etc. I have had glimpses of the beautiful world the lucky live in (and I used to), but they have been very brief w/ meds pooping out.
My question is what you all think about ECT in this situation. My sister went catatonic from depression and is now studying abroad in Mexico most likely able to do so as a result of her ECT. My dr. says that he has done ECT on business people that haven't been terribly depressed. They have to take about 3 weeks off for the intensive period, but then have gone back to work happy with the results.
Anyhow, what do you guys think? I've done just about everything but an MAOI. Would you try that first? I'm just sick of all these trials that are possibly prolonging this long break from the giid (normal) life.
poster:jaby
thread:122007
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