Posted by Lydia on May 4, 2005, at 17:50:25
In reply to Re: ECT AGAIN AND AGAIN ANYONE? » Lydia, posted by Phillipa on May 4, 2005, at 17:38:04
> Has her doctor ever considered that some of her meds may be causing her depression? I know that a lot of things like BP meds, etc can cause depression. What kind of meds is she on, and how old is she. What caused her doctor to start ECT? Fondly, Phillipa
I'm not sure that he's considered that, but I mean, I would assume he has! To be honest I wish I knew more about whats going on. My dad is the type who broods silently, hates talking about things, especially my mom's health problems- but he's the only one who talks to her doctor! so i feel very..distanced.
she is 43. she takes budeprion, provigil, topomaz, lamictal, seroquel, xanax and ambien.. and a couple more fore thyroid problems. i'm not sure of the doses/.she started ECT two years ago after she attempted suicide and was catatonically depressed.
she responded well to it at first- her mood gradually got better. but she still had big ups and big downs.
then, last summer she attempted suicide again, and has been having maintinance ECT ever since.
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