I have problems with depression, I've had it a very long time. I eat a combination of Lithium, Efexor, and vitamins B12 and folic acid that are supposed to help. I've done this for half a year, the lithium they say will take a year before they can evaluate. But if I don't get better or if I get worse there aren't too many options. I've tried several anti-depressants already.
I've heard much about ECT, some say it has ruined their life, but those aren't many, most get some help from it, however there are great risks with it, that I'm aware of. If I am offerd this I'm trying to decide what I should answer, so I'm trying to become as informed on the subject as I can.
Do you have any experience from ECT or have any wisdom to share on the subject?
I've heard much about ECT, some say it has ruined their life, but those aren't many, most get some help from it, however there are great risks with it, that I'm aware of. If I am offerd this I'm trying to decide what I should answer, so I'm trying to become as informed on the subject as I can.
Do you have any experience from ECT or have any wisdom to share on the subject?
It never really worked for me, though there was some benefit. The side effects included more or less losing most of my memories of about a year of my life, and have problems with short-term recall even....four or so years later.
If you've any questions, I'll answer them as best I can.
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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