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Re: still considering ECT » pseudoname

Posted by Quintal on November 17, 2006, at 10:10:13

In reply to still considering ECT, posted by pseudoname on November 16, 2006, at 17:12:13

Looks like lamotrigine is a strong contender then pseudoname? Do you see the buprenorphine pdoc before you commit to the next ECT pdoc appointment? You guys are really lucky to have access to so many professionals!

>It sounds like you're willing to do whatever it may take. FOR MYSELF, a brew that would equal the insight I got out of 4 years of psychoanalysis would just make me consider 4 years of psychoanalysis largely a waste of my time.

Psychotherapy was largely a waste of time for me too. I was rejected at interview stage for CBT also, because I was too unstable. Counselling did help a bit I must admit, but I think a lot of that boils down to just having someone you can talk openly with when you're feeling lonely and afraid. I suspect the outcome depends greatly on the level of trust between therapist and client so I can see how it could fail completely if that does not develop.

>If my insurance okays the procedure (which costs $5,000-$9,000 EACH TIME)

Ouch!!! I suppose they have anaesthetist's fees etc to consider but that still seems pretty steep for what you're getting out of it.

Would it not drain your finances and brain power less to try a dopamine agonist like cabergoline? There was a thread here a few days ago on that topic, so may be a possible alternative to amisulpride since it is freely available in the US?

Q


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