Posted by SLS on June 6, 2003, at 9:59:30
In reply to Re: Has anyone had ECT and not relapsed? » SLS, posted by dave1 on June 3, 2003, at 12:05:11
Hi Dave.
Sorry to get to this post so late (the usual excuses).
> What happened with your ECT's? Do you get a good response? Did they give you anything for maintenance? Also, did the unilaterals help at all? Did they get you partially out of the depression so you didn't need as many unilaterals.
I had 6 unilateral left followed by 9 bilaterals. I actually felt a transient mood lift after the fifth treatment. It lasted for half a day or so, but I figured I was home free. Unfortunately, that was the only response I had.
> One more thing. Did you have less confusion when awakening from unilaterals vs. bilaterals. I had a terrible time waking up from the bilaterals. Sorry for all the questions. Only answer the ones you can.
I had more trouble getting reoriented upon awakening after the bilaterals than the unilaterals. After the first 6 unilaterals, I experienced no change in cognition or the way I felt in general. However, beginning with the first bilateral treatment, I felt strange all day long. This cognitive disturbance lasted for at least a month after my last treatment. I remember driving down roads that I had travelled all my life, and having them seem unfamiliar to me. I would say that there were no long lasting negative effects. For unilateral treatments, I believe the placement of the electrodes over the right hemisphere is now preferred.
I'd be happy to answer more question for you.
- Scott
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