Posted by Mimi on July 24, 2002, at 10:27:08
In reply to Re: ECT info needed!, posted by Dave1 on July 23, 2002, at 20:17:08
> Thanks Mimi, KateKite, Chloe for your quick responses.
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> Mimi. I was wondering how long it has been since your initial ECT treatments that you have stayed in remission (i.e. not relapsed into depression.) Also did you have any follow up or maintenance treatments?
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> Chloe. When I initially got my treatments, I wasn't that bad, but was sick of all the years of not have any emotions and feeling flat.
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> Regarding tapering off antiepileptics, I really think you should try to get down to 3mg ativan or equivalent. You don't want to go through the stress of the treatments and not have them work because you were on too much valium.
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> Regarding your fear of seeing the doctor, try taking a valium or ativan before you talk to him. That always helps me in those kinds of situations.
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> Bye
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> DaveDave 1,
I have been in remission since Nov.2001. It was discussed but I did not have maintenance ECT treatments. I have been fine since, using 5 meds to remain stable.When and how many ECT treatments did you have? Would you do it again?
Mimi
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