Posted by Geezer on November 4, 2002, at 9:52:00
In reply to Re: To Geezer, posted by Denise528 on November 4, 2002, at 4:14:30
> Hi Geezer,
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> Could you tell me if prior to having the ECT were you functioning at all or were you completely bedridden. Also, has having the ECT helped the ADs to work.
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> The reason I ask is that I have been having a bad bout of depression (I always feel such a fraud saying that) with suicidal ideations for over a year now and the ADs that used to work so well no longer work. I am however, still functioning but that is all.
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> Sometimes I would do anything just to feel normal again but everytime I mention ECT people look at me as if I'm being over dramatic.
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> DeniseHi Denise,
I was still functional when I began ECT but I had reached the point where NO AD had the slightest effect on my depression (I had used most all of them). I remain hopeful the ECT will revitalize my response to ADs (I feel they will be needed over the long run). I will see my pdoc today a 3:00 and expect he will start Parnate.
You sound like you are very much in the same condition I was in.....that being the case you are NO FRAUD!! I think ECT has received a very bad rap for no good reason, don't be afraid to move forward.
Please keep us informed.
Geezer
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