Posted by Chloe on July 22, 2002, at 10:40:12
In reply to Re: ECT info needed!, posted by Mimi on July 22, 2002, at 10:20:18
From what you and Jaby (thank you!) have reported, I don't think I am a candidate for ECT. I am not catatonic, and my mood often rapid cycles. So I can have times where I feel "oK." But never long enough to hold a job or follow through on events planned when I feel a little relief from suicidal ideation.
But since my meds (tinny weeny doses of lithium, depakote, neurontin, celexa) all cause me such problems, I was hoping ECT might 'reboot' my brain so I can take Li or an antipsychotic without major side effects or increased TD. I read somewhere that ECT actually improves some parkinsonism...Which I definitely have, so AP's are not an option.
Mimi,
how was your memory after your treatments? I am so afraid that I would not recognize people in my town or what my phone number is for example. Was memory or cogitive impairments an issue for you?ANd have you ever heard of people NOT catatonically depressed or suicidal all the time getting ECT? Or is ECT only for those who are really in an emergent state in your opinion?
I am SO glad it was helpful to you. And your maintenance regime sounds like what I would LIKE to be taking. I love seroquel. It was so calming. But gives me tongue movements :(.
Thanks you
Chloe
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