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Re: Atypical depression ECT-Experiences needed. » Androog

Posted by steve on March 12, 2001, at 20:28:16

In reply to Re: Atypical depression ECT-Experiences needed., posted by Androog on March 12, 2001, at 16:42:58

On the other hand I know the brother of a guy who got ECTs done while getting his MBA. He didn't have a problem with it, so I guess your mileage may vary.

> I recently underwent 17 sessions of ECT, my last having taken place over three weeks ago.
>
> Not only am I still depressed, I also don't remember the following:
>
> * My wedding or honeymoon which took place in October 2000
>
> * The names of my nephew, neices and neighbors
>
> * The computer programs I use in my line of work
>
> * Moving out of state and into the house my wife and I currently live in
>
> * Completely re-habbing our kitchen - tearing out all the old tile, re-tiling the floor installing new lighting, sink, dishwasher, garbage disposal, cabinets, etc.
>
> * Any of the movies, books, magazines, etc. I've seen or read in the past year or so
>
> * Most of everything from several YEARS back to the present
>
> My psychiatrist says this is a most unusual response to ECT, and I believe him. But one thing is for sure: I would never undergo another session under any circumstances.
>
> I don't say this to try to persuade anyone to abandon the idea of having ECT; I post this simply as a warning you won't hear from the professionals.
>
> I realize my response is atypical, but I can't tell you how difficult it is to live with little recollection of the past.
>
> I can't get a job in my profession until I re-learn the programs I work in. I can't even drive anywhere I used to go without a map from my wife.
>
> And, like I said: I'm still depressed.
>
> So think carefully -- you only have one brain and it stores ALL of your memories.
>
> androog


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