Posted by Mimi on May 29, 2003, at 16:43:19
In reply to Has anyone had ECT and not relapsed?, posted by dave1 on May 28, 2003, at 20:24:16
> Hi,
>
> Has anyone had ECT and not relapsed?
>
> Thanks,
> DaveDave,
I had 9 sessions of ECT 1 and 1/2 years ago. I was hopelessly suicidal because of my life circumstances and history of double depression.
I have NOT relapsed. Meds worked after that and I've sinced changed my life significantly, including getting a job just 2 weeks post ECT and becoming engaged for the first time at 43 years of age. I never intend to relapse and I would not have ECT again, because it destroyed my memory function for months. Also, I lost some memory which has never returned.
But ECT did snap me out of it and I did meet folks who undergo maintenance ECT. Strange concept but it's a done thing!
I am happy for the first time ever in my life, but I believe it is due to med changes post ECT and an overhaul of my life circumstances. I take 5 psych meds every day and know that my well-being depends upon them. I will always have to take meds, but hopefully will be able to get by with fewer.
Sincerely,
Mimi
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