Posted by pink123 on August 14, 2003, at 9:46:07
In reply to Re: info on ect? » pink123, posted by galkeepinon on August 14, 2003, at 0:58:41
Thank you! I have so many questions I don't know where to begin.
Also, I am new to this board and still trying to learn how to use it, so forgive me if I won't be able to locate your response.>
Anyway, I guess the most important question is....did it work? Why were you being treated; was it for depression or something else? Did the ect take away your symptoms?
I'm so scared, but I'll do anything to relieve myself of not being able to experience any joy or pleasure whatsoever.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
pink
Hi again, yes, I had ECT. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I had 9 treatments. What would you like to know? I will help you in any way I can:-)
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> > I'm new to this, and I'm not sure how it works. I just posted a message to one of the other boards, but I think my message is better suited for "psycho babble" (this one)
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> > Anyway, I'm looking to communicate with people that have had ect.
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> > I'm considering this option as I have disabling depression and can't seem to respond (long term) to any of the psychiatric meds.
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> > During a "depressive episode," I usually can't get out of bed for 6 weeks at a time.
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> > I can't imagine that any treatment could make matters worse.
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> > I understand that memory loss is almost inevitable, but after spending 6 weeks in bed, I don't think there would be much to remember anyway.
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> > I've heard miracle stories about this procedure, but I've never talked directly to someone who has actually had it.
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> > Just looking for answers,
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