Posted by SLS on October 6, 2011, at 10:07:42
In reply to Re: Is ECT neuroprotective? » ihatedrugs, posted by 49er on October 6, 2011, at 9:50:06
> > I was talking to my pdr. and he told me that ECT is in fact neuroprotective. He explained about the release of certain hormones that protect the brain. However, I'm still skeptical.
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> Ask him for a link to a study by someone who doesn't have a conflict of interest and see what he says.
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> In my humble opinion, ECT is about as neuroprotective as rat poisoning is.
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> And before anyone flames me, this isn't about being pro psychiatry vs. antipsychiatry.
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> This is about basic common sense.
Actually, there might be a medical basis for ECT being neuroprotective. It could be an effect related to the many peptides - BDNF for example - that are released as a result of treatment. However, this might be negligible compared to any adverse events that occur. That's my guess anyway. In any event, I am still afraid to undergo treatments again.
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