Posted by JahL on February 16, 2001, at 17:33:25
In reply to Re: Is electroshock therapy a viable alternative?? » JohnM, posted by Cam W. on February 15, 2001, at 17:05:04
> John - Personally, I believe that ECT is the best antidepressant that is available.
> I would have ECT done if I had refractory depression, but others on this site do not like it. Therefore, this is something to seriously discuss with your doctor.
Hi Cam.
I am intrigued by yr stance on this issue (with you being a 'drugs' man).
ECT is the only treatment left on offer to me; no psychiatrist here in the UK seems willing or able to take the meds side of things any further.
I was wondering...
IYO is ECT a viable *long-term* option (ie for chronic depressions)?.
Also, would (could?) ECT fix co-morbid conditions such as social phobia/depersonalisation?
Lastly, is there much evidence to suggest ECT is effective in dysthymia-like conditions? Most of the literature talks about its robust effectiveness in psychotic depressions.Thanx v much,
Jah.
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