Posted by bob on January 12, 2002, at 1:36:16
In reply to Re: How does ECT Work?, posted by Blue Cheer 1 on January 11, 2002, at 18:19:29
Blue Cheer:
I only suggested Fink's book in this case because of the suggested theory put forth in chapter 9 about how it might work. I did read the book, however, and don't see your problem with it. I think there are many situations where it is necessary. I'm not going to get involved in anybody's decision to have it though, and I also don't know about people being forced into it.
Also, the link you refer us to was for a woman who had ECT in the 1960s! ECT has made enormous strides since then, and Fink points out in his book. He specifically points out how oxygenation before and during the procedure reduces memory loss greatly. Memory loss is still a problem however, but it seems that extraordinary situations take extraordinary measures, and risks are naturally involved.
I don't agree with everything Fink says, but if one is to inform themselves on a subject, the book should probably not be ignored. It's probably not the only thing that should be read. Another book, Undercurrents, by Martha Manning might be something Denise would want to read. It is an excellent description of Mannings experience of ECT in the early 90s, I believe. She attributes it to bringing her back from the edge. There are people who have had ECT, and are not against it.
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