Posted by exquilter on August 25, 2006, at 23:55:49
In reply to Re: ECT .... TELL ME EVERYTHING!, posted by strugglingsteve on August 25, 2006, at 0:42:31
> > Okay. Meds and I don't really get along. They poop out on me. But I can't live like this because it's not living.
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> > ECT. Anyone who has had ECT, please tell me your experiences .. the good and the bad.I had ECT in the 1980s because I hoped they would make a mistake and kill me. I had no hope at all that it would help. They use a short acting anesthetic and paralyze you so you no longer break teeth and bones like in the old days. I woke from every treatment with the most incredible headache and very confused but I suppose there must have been some improvement or treatment would not have continued. I had several series of six or fewer I believe But can't remember for sure.
> > Tell me if you had unilateral or bilateral.
Bilateral
> > How much memory loss did you have?
Still discover memory holes for events before treatments. Much of my early married life is gone, along with some earlier times. Short term memory loss around treatments was severe - would wake up not knowing how I got to the hospital - and one time I forgot how to cook which was distressing for my whole family!
> > Are you still on antidepressants?
yes> > How many sessions did you have?
about 20
> > Do you regret having it?
yes! But I have also seen it save lives, especially in frail elderly patients.> > Would you have it again?
no
> > If there are any practicing psych nurses tell me what you have observed.
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> > Thank you.
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> > Maxime
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