Posted by linkadge on June 5, 2008, at 9:58:13
In reply to Re: Same Depression Program As Above ECT Works 80%, posted by chiron on June 5, 2008, at 1:13:31
>I've heard the 80% many times. I tend to believe >it, and of course it is reflecting a short term >response (which the medical community readily >admits).
I personally don't believe it. The 80% statistic is kind of a myth that just gets carried on by word of mouth. If you look deeper into actual studies this rate is not consistent. Some studies do not include patients who have failed more than a few antidepressant trials (those who are known to fair more poorly with ECT). The sucess rate is also based on flawed measures. You could give somebody cocaine and it would look like a great antidepressant if you measure mood at the right time. Some people lapse very quickly (ie within days of leaving the hospital), yet they are still classified as responders. Relief from depression needs more than a quick brain damaging boost.
>It was a miracle for me. Pulled me out of a deep >hole a couple of times, and quickly. Somehow the >seizures "rebooted/balanced" my brain out.I'm not here to discount your sucess, but just because it works one time doesn't mean it will work (as cleanly) the next.
>I've only heard of positive personal stories.
I wish I could say the same. You're saying you havn't read the above posts?
>And I'm still as freakin smart as I was :) >Continuing to move up in my Information Systems >career.
I wish you the best of sucess, but you may not be as lucky the next time around.
There was an old page called remidyfind.com which had scores of unbiased online patient reviews of ECT. The majority of patients said their experience was not favorable and they would not do it again. I think the page may have changed to revolution health, but I don't know if they have the same ratings available.
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