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Mar 08, 2008, 12:49 AM
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I had a family gathering tonight and was talking to a cousin of mine that had the same pdoc as mine as was telling her of his opinion that I should get ECT. Well she said he did ECT on her and it was a disaster...she lost a big chunk of her life it didn't last but for a few weeks the lifting of her depression and she wouldn't recommend it to anyone. So now I am freaking out. I trust Julie and now scared. I have an appointment with my pdoc on the 31st and plan on making a list of things to talk about with him and this is going to be numero uno. Even if I don't decide to do it I'm still going to lose the weight because lord knows I could use it and heck it might help the mood. I just need to reassurance from those of you that have had positive experiences with the ECT.
Jbug
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Mar 08, 2008, 01:02 AM
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No experience with ECT, but thought you might need a hug.
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Mar 08, 2008, 02:14 AM
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((((((((((((((((JBUG))))))))))))))))))))
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Mar 08, 2008, 01:10 PM
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((((jbug)))) i never had ect, but i understand because i keep refusing pdocs' offer to have me do ect treatments. i understand your fears. they are real. i'm sorry that i can't give you any advice.... i hope someone can.
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Mar 08, 2008, 02:46 PM
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Thanks for the hugs guys I am really in need of them lately.
Jbug
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Mar 08, 2008, 02:57 PM
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(((jbug))))
I've never had ect so have no personal experience with it. But when I was in hospital this summer, lots of women were having ECT and I saw it really helping them. The biggest side effect though that they all experienced was short term memory loss. I'd say definitely talk it over thoroughly with your pdoc. Spltimage
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Mar 08, 2008, 03:09 PM
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Can you get a second opinion? It might help put your mind at rest.
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