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Re: finally good news on ECT

Posted by poser938 on May 18, 2014, at 15:15:12

In reply to Re: finally good news on ECT, posted by Christ_empowered on May 18, 2014, at 12:30:28

I know exactly what you're saying. At the beginning of this year I figured I'd never decide to do ECT. I was very much against it.

...but now here I am... swell to have it done..

I'm just not responding, good or bad, to any medications.

And I have an idea why. Basically I believe the fundamental functions of my neurotransmitter systems are basically nonfunctional, it seems. I think medications I'd me this way by chronically overstimulating these systems, and telling my brain it doesn't have to do so much work. (To put it in simple terms)

For a time I responded so well to Cyprobeptadine. I believe its 5ht2c antagonism disinhobited dopamine release, rather than forcing an increase in dopamine stimulaton like normal meds like Mirapex and Adderall do. It seemed to "nourish" dopamine functioning.

Ive already trief rTMS, and now I'm just out of ideas. I can't keep being like I've been and just watching life pass me by no matter how much I try to engage in it. I know ECT has harmed many people, but it has also helped many people. And I hope Vanderbilt is advanced enough in its ECT techniques to minimize side effects and maximize the benefits.

But thank you for your concern, Christ Empowered.


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