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#1
Oct 21, 2014, 03:37 PM
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I have had 9 ECT treatments so far and still do not have improved mood. Was just wondering, for those of you ECT helped, how many treatments it took before you were feeling better. . .
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Oct 23, 2014, 10:19 AM
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I am surprised not one has answered you. I know there are people who have had it done.
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#3
Oct 23, 2014, 05:11 PM
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I am actually starting to feel somewhat better (after 9 treatments), but I'm still very curious to hear about others' experiences.
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Oct 23, 2014, 05:56 PM
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That is great to hear! I wish I could help but I haven't had ECT treatments. Although I have been following your posts and am pleased to hear you feel a bit better!
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Oct 24, 2014, 08:48 PM
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I've had 22 in total. The last batch I had 11 every other day. I'm glad to hear that it has started to help you. Best of luck!
Sorry I can't say that it really did anything for me. This last batch in August left me feeling worse. I don't see it as an option for myself anymore. Not sure there is anything else. Good luck!!!
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Oct 24, 2014, 09:00 PM
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i've read that some people have had temporary improvements after 3-5 sessions and that the improvements last longer after 10+ treatments. sorry i don't have the source.
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Oct 27, 2014, 04:49 PM
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When I had ECT it didn't take right away. After 12 sessions it took a few weeks before I began to feel the effects. I think it has a cumulative effect...just like psych meds.
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Oct 27, 2014, 07:21 PM
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Wow I thought it was supposed to be more rapid since its used for emergency situations.. guess I was wrong.
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#9
Oct 28, 2014, 12:38 PM
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I'm sorry, I wasn't completely clear... It can take a couple weeks to feel the FULL effect of ECT. It is used in emergency situations and does have beneficial immediate effects.
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Oct 28, 2014, 12:50 PM
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Oh ok... Good to know! I have alway thought if it's bad enough then at least I have ECT to fall back on.
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#11
Oct 29, 2014, 02:49 AM
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I had 6 treatments in a two week period. They had no effect on me whatsoever. Although I did eventually "heal" many months later on my own.
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#12
Oct 30, 2014, 07:48 AM
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I am very pleased to report that, after the 13th treatment, my depression has been completely lifted for the third day now! I have another treatment tomorrow so hopefully this will keep up.
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Oct 30, 2014, 01:39 PM
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That's fantastic news! I hope it keeps up
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Nov 08, 2014, 01:48 PM
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NEWGAL, that is wonderful news that you are being helped by this treatment. I am new here, my twin sister has current severe depression, and am wondering if ect may be a reasonable option for her. I am also looking into genetic testing as she has changed meds several times over the course of the last 3 years. Her current mix does not seem to be helping...
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