Posted by smith562 on August 14, 2005, at 9:26:54
In reply to Had my first ECT and don't know what to do next, posted by denise1966 on August 12, 2005, at 15:13:44
Dear Denise,
It takes about 6 to 12 treatment for ECT to work. Many, many people have received ECT and it was the only treatment to "reset" the brain and allow medication to work again. Hang in there .... ECT is still the *most* effective treatment for depression (75 to 80% response rate).
The most important step is once ECT works, get on low dose lithium and an antidepressant combo (pamelor if possible). Most people needing ECT are these "soft bipolar" patients who need a combo of mood stablizer and antidepressant to get relief.
Smith
Here is an article by the GodFather of ECT ... tell about many famous people who have got ECT
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