Posted by linkadge on July 4, 2010, at 17:35:29
In reply to Re: that's great..., posted by SLS on July 4, 2010, at 6:37:38
Maintainance ECT is even more risky.
>However, that one needs maintenance treatment >for ECT is not a reflection of a lack of >efficacy when compared to medications, which >also require maintenance treatment.
Some people don't require maintainance medications or ECT to recover. I think in this day in age there is a tendancy to believe that the brain will never be able to heal itself. At least, Pfizer and Lilly would like the millions taking SSRI's to believe that maintance treatment is crucial for wellness.
Its just like I believe that a good proportion of those with type II diabetes or high cholesterol necessary need medication for this. My mother was told she would need metformin for the rest of her life. She is managing her blood glucose quite well through diet and exercise.
Don't get me wrong. I believe depression is a real illness, just like high cholesterol or diabets. But, I do believe that medications are not necssary (or even effective) for a good proportion of depressed patients.
Type 2 diabetes has skyrocketed in the past 40 years, as has obesity and depression. Many people don't want to listen to the theories which suggest that their lifestyle is at least part to blame.
I just don't believe that 20 percent of the population has a depression gene.
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