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Oct 15, 2017 at 05:15 PM
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I've tried multiple medications and different therapies. I'm still like this. Nothing works.
My T wants me to consider ECT. The idea scares me a bit, but more than anything I don't want to get my hopes up and then shut down. It happens every time. He also told me about a long-term IP program I would go to while undergoing the therapy. That doesn't sound like something I'm willing to do, either. How many of you have undergone ECT? Did it help in the long-term or did the relief dissipate later on? __________________ "Give him his freedom and he'll remember his humanity." |
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Oct 15, 2017 at 05:36 PM
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I have done ECT for the past 3 years and it has beed a true lifesaver. I have a treatment in the morning and am able to go back to work an hour after the treatment. To tell you the truth my suicidal thoughts are so strong I am afraid to go more than 2 weeks without having a treatment. The treatments are very easy, Im put to sleep and in amateur of minutes it is over. You really should consider it if your depression consists of suicidal thoughts, it really works. good luck to you.
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I did several ECT treatments for a particularly bad depressive episode. It helped to pull me out of rock bottom and feeling like a human again. I disliked the memory-related side effects, and there are some memories I won't get back, but it was worth it to overcome the depressive episode. I would absolutely recommend it as a last resort treatment if meds and therapy are not helping enough.
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Oct 16, 2017 at 09:17 AM
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 I urge you to consider ECT. __________________  Eat a live frog for breakfast every morning and nothing worse can happen to you that day! "Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be left waiting for us in our graves - or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth.” Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged Bipolar type 2 rapid cycling DX 2013 - Seroquel 100 Celexa 20 mg Xanax .5 mg prn Modafanil 100 mg 
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Oct 16, 2017 at 10:40 AM
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I've had ECT & will admit that it did not help me.
I started meds, many combinations, in 1990 & did ECT in 2002. Then more med combinations & more ECT in 2014. Looking back I cannot say that it helped, but that is just me & every person is different. I've read on here that it has helped many people. So I would just say do your research into this procedure, extensive research, (not just the first page of a google search) before you decide. Best of luck! __________________ "Doubt is like dye. Once it spreads into the fabric of excuses you've woven, you'll never get rid of the stain." Jodi Picoult |
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Oct 16, 2017 at 05:55 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'll do some more research on it and allow myself to truly consider it.
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Dec 24, 2017 at 07:14 PM
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The integrity of my mental function is all I have in the world. To intentionally damage that on the "chance" it may help alleviate pain makes no sense for me. I would rather die.
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Dec 31, 2017 at 04:11 PM
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Hope you find the help you deserve. Take care.
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I had 6 treatments over a few weeks. Yes the loss of memory was a side effect but one I could live with. I had very good success with the treatmenst. In fact I was "in remission" for 7 years after tratment and was just on a maintenance dose of meds. Unfortunately I'm recently out of remission and starting a new course of medication. Stay tuned.
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Jun 12, 2018 at 01:22 PM
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can you tell me more about the memory loss side of things please.... I am seriously considering this
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Jun 13, 2018 at 07:18 AM
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I wouldn’t go by one persons experience. I think ect effects people very differently. __________________ "Doubt is like dye. Once it spreads into the fabric of excuses you've woven, you'll never get rid of the stain." Jodi Picoult |
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Jul 11, 2018 at 02:40 AM
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Here's one website with some information on ECT: The International Society for ECT and Neurostimulation
I've had ECT twice, 22 treatments each time. Unfortunately for me even though it had some very brief benefits the confusion cognitive problems and memory issues were too severe so treatments were stopped each time. They tried 2 different types of ECT about 4-5 months apart. It helps to have a good support person while you're going through treatments. Even though it didn't work out for me I know it can be life saving for many people. So as other people have said do some research and see if you feel it's something you feel in your heart is worth trying. I hope things work out for the best for you. |
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I'm one of the lucky ones! Although my depression began when I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Disease at age 5 and is certainly treatment-resistant, I became a Social Worker AND a Mental Health Clinician. I'm very keen on the science and know that, regardless of our reservations, ECT remains the Gold Standard when it comes to treatment of clinical depression. After 4 sessions, I knew that ECT was a success for me but I was forced to stop owing to problems with anasthesia (because of a missing enzyme in my blood!). If you take a look at the science, you will see that I am right!! It is THE most successful treatment for clinical depression..........in the entire world!! |
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