Posted by gpznos on January 24, 2013, at 10:11:57
In reply to Re: Anyone know people that have had ECT?, posted by gpznos on January 23, 2013, at 8:43:06
> > > > 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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> > I have
> (I was formerly known under "hansi555")
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> I have just gone through 12 x ECT bilateral treatments. In late November I was so depressed that my wife took me to the hospital, we were both afraid of what might happend - risk of suicide. It took the staff 2 weeks to convince me to go the ECT way.
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> I am quite sure that for me ECT is working to some degree and I could see that on the other ECT-patients as well. I was at the same time put on a much heavier dose of medicine: from 110 to 145 mg Noritren, from 0 to 750 mg Lithium Carb. + unchanged 15 mg Mirtazapin and 37,5 mg Valdoxan.
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> I had the last treatment 10 days ago so it is to early to tell if there are perminent damages.
> I have lost a lot of memories from the last 6 weeks and even stuff from the last year or so.
> But older stuff I seem to remember as before.
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> I live in Denmark and Danish doctors/operators are said to be among the most skilled when it comes to performing ECT. Could it be that the damages patients are exposed to is connected with the specific ETC-skills of the staff and their knowledge?
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> I will let you all know how it goes during the next couple of months. I am set to start working again in week 8.
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> My mood is now in a new state that I did not try before: I am never really sad or never really happy, sort of steady. Could this be the Lithium?I just read today that some places they use ECT equipment that is not technically in order/outdated. This could be another explanation to why some people get damaged.
The question is then how to make sure that the ECT equipment is in a safe and modern state...
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