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Posted by Anna P. on January 15, 2002, at 13:15:36
I've read that ECT isn,t effective for atypical depression. I'm just after the first session unilateral,
and have no results. I'm very dissapointed.Anna P.
Posted by bob on January 15, 2002, at 16:23:38
In reply to ECT not effective?, posted by Anna P. on January 15, 2002, at 13:15:36
Anna:
I'm no expert on ECT, nor have I undergone the procedure myself, but have done a reasonable amount of reading on it. From what I've gleaned, lack of response to a single session is nothing to be suprised at. In fact, a noticeable response to one session seems to be the exception, rather than the norm. Also, response to unilateral treatments is often harder to come by than the bilateral ones. I think they always start out with unilateral because of evidence of less effect on memory and cognitive dysfunction. Anyway, hang in there... lack of response to a single session is not very indicative of response to further treatment.
Bob
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