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FluffyDinosaur
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Default Sep 05, 2020 at 09:11 AM
 
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Originally Posted by Daonnachd View Post
During the intensive segment when you're going three times a week, I don't think work is a reasonable hope. For the treatments after that, it may be. Just keep in mind the potential for anterograde amnesia making things difficult.

I can't recall when I went back to work after starting ECT, but now I go to work the day after treatment. Part of that will depend on the nature of your work. Some jobs will lend themselves to a quick return, while others will not.

Thank you, that's good to keep in mind! I still have some vacation days left, sounds like it might be a good idea to take those after the ECT so I can minimize the risk of issues when I go back to work.
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