Posted by mindevolution on January 18, 2007, at 3:29:01
In reply to Re: Is ECT all that is left? » ryanz, posted by Karen44 on January 17, 2007, at 23:29:59
Yes I did initially ask for opinions but not for over and over and over and over. I find your post very nasty and cruel. You do not know me at all,and for you to assume I want responses that indicate "don't worry, be happy" is the height of insult. I view your whole post as accusatory and hostile, and then you end with "I wish you the best." How passive-aggressive is that.
Karen44I think you were supported by many of the people here, and got some of the highest quality responses that i have seen. i am sorry you didn't hear exactly what you wanted, but people here do often have decades of experience with all manner of mental health treatments.
most importantly you indicated the level of your intellectual accomplishments was of a very high standard, and quite rightly many people warned you of the impact that passing electricity through your brain can have on all aspects of intellectual performance (it is after all essentiallly random brain damage)
that said, it may be that imparing one's brain so much that one no longer notices one's symptoms might be a feasible option of last resort, but that is what it is, a brain damaging treatment of last resort, unless you also wish to consider lobotomy, which is still available for a consenting adult in distress.
i think the general consensus was to exhaust all other less damaging alternatives first.
although i understand it may well be difficult to rate each treatment in terms of its potential to cause damage, and I personally think that a register may help consumers consider the risks of various treatment, but that's another story.
i wish you well and bonne chance in making a decision that is suitable for you. btw have you tried the dopamine agonists? perhaps you may enjoy this reference to consider some further alternatives? [xxx]
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