Hello,

I've recently discovered the Neuro Talk forums. Although the support there is amazing, I came to find something specific.

I've been bipolar most of my life and finally got to the point last year where I could barely function due to all the meds I was taking. So, in an effort to reduce my medication and get my depressive side under control, I finally agreed to try Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). I began in November doing the acute phase which is going 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). It's awful because I get migraines and the anesthesia makes me sick for the entire day. I'm just lucky that way. BUT - it helps! My medication has been drastically reduces and I'm not constantly depressed looking for a way out. Just sometimes.

Anyway, I'm trying to find someone who does ECT also. Someone I can talk to who understands what it's like. Is there anyone who can help me?

Debbie