Posted by bleauberry on January 15, 2010, at 16:30:40
In reply to Dysthymia/Anxiety - ECT, posted by Meltingpot on January 14, 2010, at 14:54:24
I had rather serious anxiety and depression before ECT.
Following the 12th shock, I actually had 2 days of zero anxiety. I even stepped up to a microphone in front of 300 people and spoke with perfect confidence and boldness. Two days later I was in an ambulance attempting suicide. ECT did not work for either depression or anxiety. The problem with ECT is that, even when it does work...which isn't nearly as often as claimed...it is usually very short lived.
When you say you've tried lots of medications, we don't know what they were. ???
Have you ever been on Parnate? Nardil? You definitely qualified for one of those a long time ago, and should not even consider ECT or any other meds until you've been on those. A tiny bit of Klonopin with them is common and good synergy.
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