Posted by ChicagoKat on March 7, 2013, at 10:27:05
In reply to To ChicagoKat Question on ECT, posted by Meltingpot on February 25, 2013, at 16:53:53
Hi Denise,
So sorry I hadn't replied for so long, but the depths that you spoke of, that's where I've been, hiding from the world.Perhaps you've made your decision about ECT already, but I just wanted to respond to your question.
My mind changed so very much after ECT. Actually, the depression didn't change as much as the anxiety. I was coping, not great, but was able to function and work pre-ect. But after ect I became coompletely debilitated by disease. Overwhelming annxiety, mixed with depression. I can honestly say that I have changed b/c of ect, and not in a good way. Having said that, I know ect has helped many people. I am definitely not one of them. And yep, I'd been on Lexapro before the ect, but after I had my 5 treatments, Lexapro became ineffective. As have most other drugs. And no, I've not been officially diagnosed with bipolar dissase, but some people are suggesting that might be the case.
Good luck whatever your decision is/was. And again,I apologize in taking so long to reply. :(
KatOn a steady diet of soda pop and Ritalin
-Green Day
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