Posted by poser938 on February 27, 2014, at 20:43:38
In reply to Re: ECT... whats the best/safest form of ECT, posted by Phillipa on February 27, 2014, at 9:04:03
Well, thank you guys. I just wanted to see what you had to say about ECT. And what tips you could offer. I'm just not responding to anything, bad or good, anymore. I tried rTMS about 2 years ago with no benefit from it. I'm about to research on Healthcare.gov for an insurance plan for me to purchase. If it covers Deep TMS, and if I can find Deep TMS in my area, I will try having it done. I'd even prefer having Deep Brain Stimulation done, but I doubt that will ever happen.
Somehow, I feel my situation is uniquely suited for ECT. As long as I can avoid severe, permanent cognitive deficits. And I feel about like I've got nothing to lose. But I'm sure ECT could make me worse. Yes I'm suicidal and extremely scared.
I believe my horrible mental health right now is fundamentally caused by an imbalance in the release of various neurotransmitters. I had hoped I could relieve this with medications, but I'm not responding to any medications at all anymore.
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