Posted by ricker on November 22, 2008, at 18:29:49
In reply to Re: Treatement resistant bipolar depression..., posted by bleauberry on November 22, 2008, at 17:39:43
> ECT is a lot of hype. I know it was mentioned favorably by another poster, but honestly, that kind of experience is rare. ECT has a high percentage of relapse even when it does work.That would be me. Sooo, medication has a "LOW" percentage of relapse?????
> Some people escape the memory loss/brain trauma effects from it, but not many, and the risks of permanent memory loss and congitive dulling are very real. I and others can attest to that from personal experience. Someone else may recommend ECT, but I am strongly against it.Sorry to hear of your negative experience, but to use such a broad brush is simply.... not fair... nor accurate. It saved my life and perhaps many many more. I do not know what the statistics would indicate...so I won't comment as to it's effectiveness for others, just "myself"!
> It ruined my life more than the depression did, not to mention it cost $20,000 for 12 shocks.
I'm not sure what to make of that statement?
My treatments cost me 0 Canadian dollars.
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