Posted by Marginal on October 23, 2002, at 19:54:24
In reply to re; ECT experiences... » Geezer, posted by IsoM on October 23, 2002, at 18:32:03
> Geezer, I'm sure many people are more than willing for you to share your experiences with ECT. Chole has been having on-going treatment & has posted her experiences. I think the more that let others know of it, the less people will be frightened of it. It's an option but not one that should be ignored if needed.
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> I'm glad you're feeling better. After many years of nothing working for long, it's certainly sweet to see the light at last. Yes, by all means, keep us posted!
Absolutely, Geezer: we need the info! I'm similarly on the verge of opting for ECT. I'm having trouble finding Doctors willing to move fast, since I'm not suicidal. It's an odd arrangement, where if I'm lucid enough to request ECT --- or at least a consult --- than I'm not 'too far gone yet', and therefore get another barrage of suggestions for medicines.There's a post out there somewhere where I'm debating ECT or Nardil --- I had gotten THAT bad, after another unsuccessful trial with Effexor. Since then, about 2 weeks ago, Remeron has vegged me out enough to not have the sense of urgency of before. But I'm very curious. Memory effects? Were improvements immediate? Did you stay in hospital or have them done as an outpatient...
Anything helps, and good luck --
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