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Thank you. Jonielle Send a noteboard - 24/04/2010 08:57:08 AM
I don't really have any question. I'm sorry to hear you lost so much memory. It is the memory loss that mostly worries me, but I'm thinking it might be worth it if it works.

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?


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. :)
Formerly known as Jojjo.
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ECT(Electroconvulsive therapy). - 23/04/2010 05:54:36 PM 398 Views
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 281 Views
Thank you. *NM* - 23/04/2010 06:42:53 PM 114 Views
Hope I can help - 23/04/2010 06:40:16 PM 287 Views
Thank you. - 23/04/2010 06:47:47 PM 314 Views
Never even heard of that but..Jag hoppas att du kryar på dig *NM* - 23/04/2010 08:16:33 PM 111 Views
Tack. - 23/04/2010 08:18:43 PM 233 Views
It's used here more than I would have ever guessed. - 23/04/2010 10:15:55 PM 251 Views
Thank you for your insights. *NM* - 23/04/2010 10:35:42 PM 138 Views
Whatever decision you make, God Bless *NM* - 23/04/2010 10:54:57 PM 102 Views
Thanks. *NM* - 23/04/2010 11:01:59 PM 147 Views
I had ECT. - 24/04/2010 03:35:01 AM 412 Views
Thank you. - 24/04/2010 08:57:08 AM 328 Views
Whew, this is a tough one. - 24/04/2010 04:45:11 AM 314 Views
Thank you. - 24/04/2010 09:06:43 AM 466 Views
An update for you- - 07/05/2010 07:30:13 PM 217 Views

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