Posted by Chris A. on February 16, 2001, at 20:17:08
In reply to Is electroshock therapy a viable alternative??, posted by JohnM on February 15, 2001, at 16:14:08
Yes, it is a viable and reasonable alternative, with a safer track record overall than medication (see the medical research). A plea I would make of you is to request thorough neuropsych testing to rule out any neuorological or cognitive impairment in adavance. In my experience the presence of such can indicate that there may be more problems with memory following the treatments. Any pre-existing neurological conditions can make the brain more vulnerable to such.
Blessings,
Chris A.
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