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Posted by snapper on June 25, 2004, at 17:33:13
hey everyone, I just need some mental support...I had my 5th ECT treatment today and I feel terrible!! I know that a lot of my awful feelings are related to severe anxiety and the ECT is not going to do much for that but I just need some hope and encouragement! Can someone...give me some good words. My dr. says he can't treat the anxiety while giving the ect and this is because the meds used to treat anxiety interfere with the treatments.I know that this may not make total sense to most people but this is how it is.The 'benzo's are contraindicated during the course of ect...supposed to have 12 treatments total...5 down 7 to go over the next 3 to 4 weeks I don't know if I should ask to d/c the ect and treat the anxiety or not. I have constant suicidal ideation but have no plans to act on it.Like I said...I just need some hope and encouragement! Thanks
Snapper
Posted by crazychickuk on June 25, 2004, at 17:59:06
In reply to Help!!!, posted by snapper on June 25, 2004, at 17:33:13
aww bless you, i dont know what to say really, its your decision, it must be very hard for you at the moment, i know if it were me i would rather treat the anxiety but saying that the depression if its bad enough to be suicidal then that should be the main thing.. wat is your anxiety about? is it just general anxiety or anxiety over certain things? sounds like you are anxious over ect? u are nearly half way through so stick it, you have a loving caring supportive family there ..
good luck
Posted by Sinnielou on June 25, 2004, at 18:02:47
In reply to Help!!!, posted by snapper on June 25, 2004, at 17:33:13
Hi Snapper,
Congrats on your 5th treatment you have come a very long way. I'm sorry the anxiety is making you feel aweful, I know how that is all to well. Everything will work out for you, you have a lot of support not just family and friends, but everyone online that's read your story is rooting for you. Keep your head up and when you do hold it up really high because this will all work it's self out maybe not today maybe not tomorrow but it will soon. Make youself a nice cup of tea sit with your feet up and think of all the wonderful spring flowers the birds and even the butterflys and hopefully that will put a smile on your face.((((snapper))))
Thinking of you and praying for you ......
Shannon
Posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:07:39
In reply to Help!!!, posted by snapper on June 25, 2004, at 17:33:13
(((snapper))) you have gone through so much in the past several weeks. Your fortitude and ability to reach out to others has made you a hero (heroine??) to me. I am distraught at your present pain. I truly hope that these ect treatments help you ultimately.
Have you tried other methods of dealing with anxiety? I don't know the first thing about ect and contraind...whatever they are, what you're not supposted to take, but to know that the relief of a benzo is not a choice for you, you must try to fight this anxiety without them.
If you don't mind me asking, what else have you tried for dealing with your anxiety?
I'm on your side, honey.
pc
Posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:09:26
In reply to Re: Help!!!, posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:07:39
Let me think for a minute.
> (((snapper))) you have gone through so much in the past several weeks. Your fortitude and ability to reach out to others has made you a hero (heroine??) to me. I am distraught at your present pain. I truly hope that these ect treatments help you ultimately.
>
> Have you tried other methods of dealing with anxiety? I don't know the first thing about ect and contraind...whatever they are, what you're not supposted to take, but to know that the relief of a benzo is not a choice for you, you must try to fight this anxiety without them.
>
> If you don't mind me asking, what else have you tried for dealing with your anxiety?
> I'm on your side, honey.
> pc
Posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:18:29
In reply to Doh!! Saw your reply from earlier this week » partlycloudy, posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:09:26
have you tried any OTC products like Benadryl or Tylenol PM? Or situational methods such as meditation? I know, you probably want to throw your computer at me, but I'd had enxiety 24/7 for ever such a long time, I have tried it all. Finding a spiritual source of strength is very healing. Sorry if I get all New Age-y on you.
You can get through this, snapper.
Posted by snapper on June 25, 2004, at 19:11:03
In reply to For anxiety, posted by partlycloudy on June 25, 2004, at 18:18:29
Thanks everyone.Your words are encouraging, hopeful and inspiring! I used to take Klonopin & Effexor and I think it was keeping me more in check than I thought! It seemed to be pretty effective at treating most of my depression (within reason) quite abit of my GAD, OCD and maybe more. But like a lot of people, I thought I could come off those two meds and try "better meds"-guess I was wrong! I can barely leave the house and 20mg of Ambien is doing the job to at least knock me out for 6 to 7hrs a night.Remeron used to help also...but was not that great of an AD for me, so I d/c'ed it about a month ago. To have ect done , they like you to be on as few meds as possible; as to see the best therapuetic results from the ect alone! I totally understand this but God its horribly painful(the process, not the actual treatments) and agonizing.I wish I could slumber for 12 hrs or more per day, as to escape most of this nightmare.But it just does'nt look like that is in the cards...at least for now:( ... I am also doing my best to not submit to the ER...again. I don't want to be in-patient. I don't do to well in psych wards.I am pluggin' one minute, one hour, one day at a time and that is NO cliche!I am sure many if not most of you know this senario too well...You feel like you're dying and suffocating and you know you just Can't let go!!Not an option!!Thanks again for all the support!It really helps! I plan to be there for all of you, in what ever way I can!! Thanks again!
Clint
Posted by shadows721 on June 26, 2004, at 3:35:04
In reply to Help!!!, posted by snapper on June 25, 2004, at 17:33:13
I admire your fortitude. You have a lot of inner strength and determination. This is a lot to go through. I would say tell the angels to continue to be there, so that you can standfast. This storm will pass. You have all you need to get through this. We are 100% behind you.
I am so glad you are keeping us up to date to know how you are doing. Think of you daily.
Posted by snapper on June 26, 2004, at 7:07:51
In reply to Re: Help!!!, posted by shadows721 on June 26, 2004, at 3:35:04
> I admire your fortitude. You have a lot of inner strength and determination. This is a lot to go through. I would say tell the angels to continue to be there, so that you can standfast. This storm will pass. You have all you need to get through this. We are 100% behind you.
>
> I am so glad you are keeping us up to date to know how you are doing. Think of you daily.Thanks Again for everyones' support!! It means the world to me!!
Snapper
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