Thank you for the information, I knew much of this already but it's never wrong with a reminder. I have a lot of things going on in my life and now is probably not the best time to decide about ECT. It has a good success rate, and there are risks. I'm probably not going to do this in a couple of years if ever, but I like being informed. I'm supposed to try Art Therapy this Autumn, and maybe that will help. The medications I've tried has always worked, but the effect always fades.
As a doctor, I have experience with ECT.
You'll be given a light general anaesthetic and they'll provide a single electrical shock to your temples. This will cause you to have a seizure. You'll wake up feeling exhausted and you'll have a headache.
However, ECT remains the most powerful and successful treatment of severe depression available. It cures 85% of people with major depressive disorder, whereas anti-depressants get no more than 60%. The electrical shock causes a massive release of noradrenalin and serotonin from your brain, and almost instantly alleviates mood disorders.
There are concerns about it's safety. Most people have problems with memory afterwards. Some people say it's transient but others suffer for a long time. Other side-effects are still being investigated.
You have to decide whether it's worth the risk to you. It's only indicated for severe and resistant depression, but a few sessions will probably improve your life, but also introduce side-effects. Hope this helps
As a doctor, I have experience with ECT.
You'll be given a light general anaesthetic and they'll provide a single electrical shock to your temples. This will cause you to have a seizure. You'll wake up feeling exhausted and you'll have a headache.
However, ECT remains the most powerful and successful treatment of severe depression available. It cures 85% of people with major depressive disorder, whereas anti-depressants get no more than 60%. The electrical shock causes a massive release of noradrenalin and serotonin from your brain, and almost instantly alleviates mood disorders.
There are concerns about it's safety. Most people have problems with memory afterwards. Some people say it's transient but others suffer for a long time. Other side-effects are still being investigated.
You have to decide whether it's worth the risk to you. It's only indicated for severe and resistant depression, but a few sessions will probably improve your life, but also introduce side-effects. Hope this helps
Formerly known as Jojjo.
ECT(Electroconvulsive therapy).
- 23/04/2010 05:54:36 PM
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that is such a personal choice I don't think I can offer much in the way of wisdom
- 23/04/2010 06:27:35 PM
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Never even heard of that but..Jag hoppas att du kryar på dig *NM*
- 23/04/2010 08:16:33 PM
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