Posted by gilmourr on January 14, 2013, at 23:08:24
In reply to Re: Anyone know people that have had ECT? » gilmourr, posted by AlexCanada on January 14, 2013, at 17:43:50
> > I'm looking into unilateral ECT. Has anyone had it done, or heard of others that used it?
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> > Can it provide permanent relief or is it 100% always temporary?
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> > So sick and tired of the pill game.
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> Don't buy the pathetic hype. ECT, MAOIs, RTMS, and more are all stated as solutions for when ''other'' options fail. And usually it's absolute nonsense except in the case of MAOI's.
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> I had ECT and it destroyed my memory. I have antero grade memory loss and every single day I have to struggle with it. Aside from that my mind is not as bright as it once was.
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> Brain damage is perminent. There are studies which showcase long term damage. Do not buy the rediculous hype that memory problems and other cognitive issues simply dissapear after a few months. It's nonsense.
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> Don't make the mistake I did. This stone age treatment is a full frontal lobotomy disguised as a treatment.
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> Sure, for a few people it may genuinely work but the price is far too high.
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> If you ever dare commit to ECT prepare to commit to being dumber for the rest of your life. I wish I could turn back the clock but I can only attempt to make the best of what I have left.
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> If you're running out options or grasping at straws (like I am) then try Rhodiola Rosea (works on day 1), or Licorice Root (proven to heal adrenal fatigue, depression and other health problems). Or pharma med #22...
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>Did you have bilateral ECT though? I would only get unilateral, but I'm actually looking at magnetic seizure therapy which has WAY less reported side effects.
I don't understand how so many people apparently have long term memory issues because the journals and all studies seem to show that memory is not affected in the long term. Could it be that you weren't helped (remission of depression) and it's affecting you cognitive function? Because when I'm majorly depressed I feel brain dead.
Living with depression will eat away at my mind as well.
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