Posted by Bob on May 14, 2005, at 9:18:36
In reply to Re: ECT failure? » Bob, posted by Mr.Scott on May 12, 2005, at 12:25:28
The last time I took anything that could be considered close to a stimulant was Welbutrin XL, but that was at least 5 or 6 months before the start of the ECT.
Yes, I would agree that the Li + ECT is doing a number on my awareness and memory. I have little windows where it doesn't seem so bad, but there are periods when the confusion gets intense, and my mood goes down with it. I completely understand how pill s/e get you down. I, and I suspect many others, are just like that. I don't think the medical community understands how that can crush the human spirit. Of course, there's little that can be done.
I was definitely already anxious and restless, and the ECT was pushing it to the edge, so a concurrent withdraw of the benzo was probably problematic. Ironically, it's been over a week and a half since the last treatment, and now I'm having attacks of drowsiness, weakness, and apathy! It's insane the way these states just flip from one to the other. My instability is astounding.
I honestly don't think doctors today accept that for some individuals, benzos are a delicate proposition.
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