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Poohbah
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Nov 08, 2005 at 05:58 PM
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Electric-shock therapy has totally changed me, I'm so excited! I feel like a totally different person.
I'm finally outta the hospital, and I feel great. 
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Nov 08, 2005 at 06:03 PM
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Really? If you mind me asking, how was the treatment? How did it exactly help?
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Elder
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Nov 08, 2005 at 06:04 PM
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Wow Tao - that's incredible news! Congratulations! I was wondering where you went off to!
It would be great if you wanted to post your experiences... maybe in the Blog section? __________________ thatsallicantypewithonehand |
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Poohbah
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Nov 08, 2005 at 06:06 PM
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I'll have to post later... that Blog section looks new to me. I'll be back to do it later.
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Nov 08, 2005 at 06:14 PM
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Oh it's good to see you.
I have been wondering and worrying what happened to you. Thank you for the update. It's good to see you smiling!  Petunia |
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Grand Poohbah
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Nov 08, 2005 at 08:11 PM
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Wow! That is good news. I'm very glad for you. (((((((Tao))))))))
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Nov 08, 2005 at 08:11 PM
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good for you Tao! Glad it worked.
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Poohbah
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Nov 08, 2005 at 08:12 PM
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Well, I was going to use the blog, but I couldn't remember my password, so I'm replying on here.
I was in the hospital for about a month, and they gave me 12 treatments. It messed with my memory a little, but started giving me results almost right away. It was amazing. Ask me anything, and I'll give you answers if I can. I'm a HUGE fan of ECT now. __________________ I'm not into South Park, I just thought the generator made cute avis. |
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Nov 08, 2005 at 08:16 PM
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I'd be willing to let them fry my brain if it would take away all memory and triggers! 12 treatments, wow... maybe it was a gentler ECT than I've heard of in year's passed! Have you been on a high for long? It's common right after getting released from hospital.. but I'm glad you're enjoying thngs now! Wishin you well ((tao)))
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Nov 08, 2005 at 11:03 PM
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Hi, Tao!
Very happy for you that you feel good again. I've never met or spoken to anyone who has had ECT so your experience is very enlightening. If you don't mind my asking, was it painful at all or are you sedated for the procedure? Thank you for sharing this with us!! __________________ 
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Nov 08, 2005 at 11:36 PM
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Thats great news Tao !!! ECT saved my Mom many years ago. I have always been interested in it - and while doing my internship at the Psych Hospital, I got to observe it many times. It was soooooooo great to see people have wonderful results !!! I know what you mean about your memory not being what it used to be, but that is part of the benefit for many ! My Mom doesnt remember hardly any of the 2 or 3 months prior to her treatments, none of her time in the hospital, but everything afterwards.......and returned to teaching about a week after her treatments. It will just keep getting better for you I am sure !
Azalysa - yes, you are sedated for the procedure, and I never saw anyone remember ANYTHING about the treatment itself . It is not painful. |
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Poohbah
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Nov 09, 2005 at 12:38 AM
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The only pain is the very little pain of the injection to knock you out. It overwhelms and knocks you out very quickly. Not bad at all.
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Nov 10, 2005 at 04:34 PM
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((((((((((((((((((Tao))))))))))))))))))))))
I am so happy to hear that you are feeling positive. I know how hard you have struggled in the past and to see you like this is truely awesome. I wish you nothing but the best. Huggles, Jen |
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Nov 10, 2005 at 04:38 PM
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I am very glad you are feeling better and you have made me a little less afraid of the idea of ECT. I wish you success in your future endevours.
((((((((Tao))))))))) __________________ It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence, to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. They presented him the words: "And this, too, shall pass away." How much it expresses! How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction! ---"Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society". Abraham Lincoln Online. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. September 30, 1859. |
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Elder
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Nov 10, 2005 at 04:42 PM
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((((((((((((((((( Tao ))))))))))))))))))
I'm glad ECT has worked for you and that you're seeing the benefits! I hope it lasts for you
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