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Old Nov 20, 2010, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by SylviaPlath View Post
I had my first ECT treatment today. I was very stressed until I went under anesthetic. When I woke up I didn't know where I was but as soon as the recovering nurse told me what I was there for my memory came back. I've had a slight headache this afternoon but no more memory loss. I highly recommend unilateral over bilateral electrode placement. I got back again Monday. I hope this works and that I get out of this terrible bipolar depression.
I have had bilateral ECT at intervals since May of 2009 with my last ECT in October. It did wonders for me and I had very little memory loss. When reminded I usually can then recall the events or things.