Posted by snapper on June 8, 2004, at 12:59:36
In reply to Re: mental agitation ! help, posted by shadows721 on June 8, 2004, at 0:31:30
thanks shadowds, for the kind words.It means a lot to me. I go today to get an evaluation for another coarse of ECT treatments. I really feel that this is what I need to 'right' my brain again and then look at what meds I really need. It is scary though because even though I have had a round of ect before with some good results, I was'nt nearly as hyper-vigilant and anxious and sensitive to stimuli as I am now. I hope that the pdoc who did the treatments before will so ok lets do it, but one of the problems I have is if he does so ok, I beleive that I will have to be admitted to hospital for the formalities of blood work an ekg etc. I know this is for safety reasons so they can monitor you and what not. It would probably only be for 3 to 4 days then I would do the rest of the treatments on an out patient basis. I am hopeful and scare at the same time because, even though hospitals are safe they are anything but restful I just don't know how much more my ol brain and CNS can take. It feels like its' on super overload right now. I don't know ...just hoping for the best. It is bad enough to be hyper-vigilant at home where one can isolate,(for some relief) its' quite another in a hospital where they have to always be checking in on you and you have to attend the 'groups' all day and I am so restless and agitated. Maybe they can give me something in the hospital for this feeling, im not so sure. Anyhow thanks for the post and reply and I'll keep you informed on what happens!
Regards
Snapper
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