Posted by utopizen on October 27, 2008, at 1:59:07
In reply to re: ECT » utopizen, posted by greywolf on October 26, 2008, at 20:45:08
> Consequently, we chose to go the VNS route. And believe me, that isn't a piece of cake, but it makes more sense for me personally at this point in time.
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> Greywolf
As someone who has used neither, nor has any clinical knowledge in anything, I trust your doctor's expertise in the subject far more than mine.I was largely focusing on abstract reflections of those who are more Scientology about matters of psychiatric stuff in general.
Honestly, I used a med combo that was off-beat, in combination with just a really good and supportive group of friends and Professors... and it worked.
The memory loss side effect is a valid concern. It is an actual side effect. The debate is largely as to whether it's debilitating.
For a police officer, who must recall important recent events that could determine the fate of an accused criminal, it's important.
Politicians have been more ideal candidates, because the risk of forgetting someone's name or policy memo's details have to be weighted against the risk of appearing as a loose cannon while in the public eye a big risk, given the nature of their job's stress and depression's tendency to reduce one's resiliency.
I'm not arguing that memory loss is a problem regardless of vocation... but as someone with rather gifted memory, I've noticed a lot of otherwise healthy, normally-function individuals have some of the most pathetic, distorted, grainy memories I've ever encountered.
If they recall fundamental, extremely recent events I witness alongside with them whatsoever. Which is quite often not something to assume.
So, a lot of it is something that a doctor a wise as yours likely requires to weight in to a person's unique circumstances. I'm just talking aloud here... I think it's a fascinating discussion, and admire your unique insights to things.
hope you do well with it
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