Posted by galkeepinon on August 14, 2003, at 0:58:41
In reply to info on ect?, posted by pink123 on August 12, 2003, at 14:30:57
Hi again, yes, I had ECT. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I had 9 treatments. What would you like to know? I will help you in any way I can:-)
Gal> I'm new to this, and I'm not sure how it works. I just posted a message to one of the other boards, but I think my message is better suited for "psycho babble" (this one)
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> Anyway, I'm looking to communicate with people that have had ect.
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> I'm considering this option as I have disabling depression and can't seem to respond (long term) to any of the psychiatric meds.
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> During a "depressive episode," I usually can't get out of bed for 6 weeks at a time.
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> I can't imagine that any treatment could make matters worse.
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> I understand that memory loss is almost inevitable, but after spending 6 weeks in bed, I don't think there would be much to remember anyway.
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> I've heard miracle stories about this procedure, but I've never talked directly to someone who has actually had it.
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> Just looking for answers,
> pink123
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