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Nov 21, 2014, 08:51 PM
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I'm back again! I ended up getting hospitalized again by my ECT doctor back on November 11. But it was probably for the best because I was in a really dangerous place. On Monday I was feeling horrible, I hadn't gotten any relief yet even after 12 ECT treatments which discouraged me greatly. But on Tuesday I started feeling better out of nowhere. I did one more ECT inpatient on Wednesday then got discharged yesterday. Had my 15th ECT today. ECT dr said she will probably recommend going down to twice a week for two weeks and then once a week for a couple of weeks and then once a month for awhile. All told I'm probably going to end up with at least 20 treatments.
I was disappointed because I thought I'd be able to get back to work after thanksgiving. I'm actually feeling good enough to challenge myself with work again. But I'm going to follow my doctor's recommendation - I don't want to fall back into the depression I just climbed out of. I hope it will last. I haven't felt this good and hopeful in months, not since June.
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#2
Nov 21, 2014, 09:19 PM
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It's wonderful to hear how good you are feeling now. I think it's a good idea that you stick to doctor's orders too. I wouldn't want this good feeling to go away from you too soon.
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Nov 22, 2014, 12:05 AM
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I'm so glad you are starting to feel better but agree with the pdoc that you should take things slowly. I had 6 bilateral ECT's two months ago and went back to work too early only to need another couple of weeks off. It was embarrassing. How is your memory after so many ECT's? Mine was a mess for about 6 weeks.
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Nov 22, 2014, 12:23 AM
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Welcome back! I'm glad you are doing so much better
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Dx: Bipolar type 1 with psychosis Rx: Gabapentin 800mgs, Depakote ER 1,000mgs, Ativan 0.5mgs, Risperdal 4mgs |
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Nov 22, 2014, 01:04 AM
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I'm so happy that your feeling better
bout time !!!!
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#6
Nov 22, 2014, 01:33 AM
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Welcome back! Nice to see you here
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#7
Nov 22, 2014, 03:23 AM
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Glad to see you back.
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Dx: Me- SzA Husband- Bipolar 1 Daughter- mood disorder+ Comfortable broken and happy "So I don't know why I'm tongue tied At the wrong time when I need this."- P!nk My blog |
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Nov 22, 2014, 06:54 PM
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I'm in a depression right now myself, but it's not really bad yet. Happy for you.
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Nov 22, 2014, 08:35 PM
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glad you are feeling better. I give you props for doing what you needed to do. Be proud of yourself.
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