Posted by Chloe on July 20, 2002, at 11:31:12
I am aware that ECT is know as the *treatment of last resort.* But what if a person has wide range of moods, they very from dysthymia to suicidal depression to extreme bouts of dysphoric hypomania with psychotic features, and the usual meds can't be taken? Neuroleptics are not an option due to TD. Mood stabilizers are not well tolerated, and can't get to therapeutic levels. AD's cause more cycling and agitation.
This person is not catatonically depressed or wildly manic. Has ect ever been used successfully for irriatic mood disorder with any success?
Does a person have to be *completely* of antiepileptic drugs to even have ect? Even benzos?
How about unilateral treatment for such problems? Since there is less memory/cognitive impairment.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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