Posted by jaby on October 3, 2002, at 13:32:17
In reply to Re: ECT for partial med responders? » jaby, posted by Geezer on October 3, 2002, at 12:03:26
Geezer,
So comforting to hear from you too. Here's my deal...my diagnosis has gone from GAD to GAD/dep to BP II. This dx has been arrived at looking at the classes of drugs that have worked best (mood stabilizers and AED's). I also never have any clearly manic episodes as it seem that lucky me has my mania expressed in the form of crippling anxiety.Anyhow, ECT brought my sister back from a catatonic state a few years ago that resulted from severe depression. the frustrating thing is that she is now better than me! For all intents and purposes she is cured (fingers crossed). My grandmother has had ECT in the past for depression and alcoholism and it worked well for her too. She still has issues, but I think they stem from abuse and the alcoholism, and the fact that she doesn't take much in the way of maintenence medication as far as I know.
Basically i'm sick of side effects and sick of living a half ass life. One could argue that i'm letting this illness get the best of me by not pursuing things that require monetary or career scrifices, but you seriously have to plan around the problem. I'm sure you can relate. Again I hold down a decent full time job, pay all my bills myself. I'm 26, highly motivated, intelligent individual with unlimited potential, but my illness holds me back for various reasons.
My next visit w/ the doc we are going to talk seriously about ECT-especially with a good time of year for the tax season approaching.
Can you tell me what meds you've tried. I wondering how exhaustive me list really is. I would also be so very greatful if you would keep me posted on your progress. What kind of ECT are you having? Anyhow, it would be great to hear from you before your first session, but if not I'll be sending you my best wishes.
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