Posted by Dave1 on March 21, 2002, at 20:35:02
In reply to Re: Anyone had success with ECT? Dave, posted by Denise528 on March 21, 2002, at 12:53:36
Hi Denise,
I have had chronic, unremmitting unipolar depresssion for about 20 years. Some doctors say I have minor delusions (I think I'm going
insane, even though they tell me I'm not). But
no major delusions (I think the T.V. is telling me something).Regarding the doctors, you should call the psych wards of some major hospitals, and ask if ECT is done at them. If so ask for the names of the doctors that do them. I went to pdocs for 15 years, and even though I never responded to anything, none told me about ECT. I had to research it, and initiate it myself.
Regarding the efficacy, I was shocked, after 2 or 3 treatments, I started getting memories of my old emotions, and then I actually felt the emotions for the first time in 15 years.
Most ECT doctors tell me they get a 90% success rate. So I would be pretty surprised if you don't get atleast some relief.
Note: Not to scare you, but when I did it they used several different types of anesthesia. Waking up from Diprivan (Propofol) is easiest so I would insist they use it instead of one of the others such as Brevital or Pentothol. Waking up from these can be rougher, and Diprivan works just as well.
Go for it. I'm trying to get myself to do it again also.
Bye,
Dave
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