That is ok I don't mind that you asked. I'm not sure I can actually give you an answer. I can give you my opinion of what happened.

In 2005 (I'm not exactly sure when or for how long) I underwent ECT treatments. At first the treatments was three times a week. Then it was reduced to twice a week. For two weeks before and for the first part of my treatments I was in my local mental resort. I continued my treatments after I was released from the resort.

But it wasn't the treatments per say. Since 2001 I have been treated for major depressive disorder. At any one time I was taking 7-8 meds once or twice a day. I probably had close to 70 different combinations of drugs overall. I don't remember the combination I was on at the time of the ECT therapy.

In my opinion the combination of medications plus the treatments was the major part of the magic potion.

The kicker... In the fall of 2005 hurricane Wilma made a beeline for my home. Unfortunately I was stuck in AZ for 2 weeks after the hurricane hit because the airport was closed. The wind in a hurricane blows away every it can. No street signs, no stop lights, no poles to put them on. No trees, no roofs and no buildings not strong enough to withstand the wind.

I came home to a landscape that was totally destroyed.

I think the combination was just too much for my mind to assimilate.

Things were improving up until lately. But I beginning moving backward and changes in meds are not helping. Pdoc wants me to contact a collage research center near by to see if they can help. The biggest problem in the past is the if my insurance won't help pay I can't participate in any research program.

Guess I've over explained once again but once you get me started.....


kebs