Posted by chiron on April 25, 2007, at 8:21:52
In reply to Re: Has ECT stopped anyone from being able to work?, posted by rvanson on April 24, 2007, at 20:51:24
I've had 2 short ECT series this year and a few in between the 2 series (but not consistently).
My dr. wanted me to take a month off when I decided I wanted to try them because everyone reacts differently. For me, they weren't too bad. On about 4 of the ECTs I've had, I have gone in to work by 10 am the same day (my brother drops me off because I shouldn't be driving).
I've had a couple recently while on Emsam, and it's not been as easy as a recovery. I've had a headache and nausea the rest of the day. I don't know if it is the Emsam, or my body just reacts differently now. So I have to take the day off, but I can go in to work the next day.
I do have a little memory loss, some things start coming back that day, some things I need a little reminder and it comes back. I have never forgotten where I work or how to do my job. There are just a few things from the past that are not clear to me, but I have kept documentation on hand in case I need it.
But of course this is just my experience, and everyone reacts differently. Some don't have any memory loss, some have major loss.
Good luck with your decision.
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