Posted by ryanz on January 17, 2007, at 22:20:42
In reply to Re: Is ECT all that is left?, posted by Karen44 on January 17, 2007, at 21:31:31
> Yes I have read what he had to say; I think it best that I stop posting on this topic as it is starting to upset me that everyone seems to want to convince me that I should not do ECT. I have read a lot more than you realize - I have talked to people on the etc.org boards, and frankly some of them have been more supportive than anyone here in spite of their difficulties. Some are vehemently opposed to ECT and were significantly damaged. Some have problems but are supportive. Some have had only minor or insignificant memory impairments. I have read all sorts of things, and as I said, I have also critically evaluated lots of journal articles on the subject. I know the risks, and it is up to me what I should do. I am trying other things. You have to live with yourself and your decisions, and I have to live with mine. I am truely sorry I ever posted on the subject as it hurts me that I may do something that is so disapproved of by most everyone here.
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> I wish you all well with your decisions, and please let me now make mine. Thank you.
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> Karen44
>Hey: you posted "publicly" not only here but elsewhere such as ect.org asking people's opinions about ECT and their experiences with ECT. You've been soliciting this information while at times often lecturing to others about ECT. You've made it very clear in multiple postings now that you've been trying to quote "educate yourself" and read as much as you can about ECT before making your decision.
All I did was post a simple link to a scientific paper that many people do not know about, including psychiatrists who conduct ECT.
I never made any personal comments at all regarding my opinion or my own experience with ECT on this board, nor did I ever say that you should or should not have ECT. I posted the link because you've been posting your questions and concerns about ECT all over the web. If you don't want people posting links to scientific papers, etc, then by all means do not solicit opinions in the future by posting all over the web.
And, btw, you are not the only one here having serious difficulties with life-threatening depression, and contrary to your comments, I think people 'have' been supportive of you here. Apparently, your idea of support is not to hear other struggling persons' honest opinions and experiences as to your type of concerns and questions, but rather I guess you just wanted responses that amount to, "don't worry, be happy!"
Whatever route you choose in addressing your depression, I wish you the best.
poster:ryanz
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