Posted by JahL on August 22, 2003, at 18:57:43
In reply to ECT - update, posted by Nohope on August 22, 2003, at 3:43:25
Hi.
I've just undergone 14 bilateral treatments. At first the ECT precipitated a mild improvement, but by no. 14 it had plunged me into one of my most profound depressions ever. Weird (tho' messing with my Lamictal intake didn't help). Love the general anaesthetic tho'...
> To be honest I am pretty devastated - too depressed to eat even.
I know...
> My pdoc seems to be unsure of what to do next, since we have tried virtually everything. Buprenorphine seems to get a fair amount of press on this board. Could someone knowledgeable (sp?) please describe the effects and side effects of this drug to me? I have not tried it - seems to be one of the very few I haven't.
I'm certainly wouldn't describe myself as knowledgable on the subject but I can offer my personal experiences.
Though it's considered a partial opioid agonist, it actually rapidly induced dysphoria in me, (tho' it seems to have helped others on the board). I also suffered from cognitive dulling and constipation (a common opioid related complaint). However I am certain full agonist opioids will dramatically improve my condition. I have taken low-dose Methadone for some two years and for me the benefits are clear; improved cognition (perversely) and increased motivation/energy, contrary to the generally cited effects. It's no cure but it helps. No tolerance problems; I've been on the same dose throughout.
Living in the UK, it's near impossible to lay hands upon prescription full agonist opioids - I would like to try them if only to see if my suspicions are confirmed - and Heroin is the one illict drug I haven't tried precisely because I *know* I'll be spellbound and that there'll be no turning back...I dropped the rest years back.
Anyway, I digress. Ever-so-slightly hypomanic. Too many thoughts.
I wish you the best of luck. Hopefully someone like Elizabeth (still around, El?) will now jump in and give you the full s.p.
Happy to discuss Meth.
Ta,
Jah.
P.S. Have you tried Dopamine agonists yet?
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