Posted by linkadge on July 18, 2008, at 15:11:49
In reply to Re: Want to stop meds ... should I? » linkadge, posted by SLS on July 18, 2008, at 5:25:26
>As for seizures, for how long does a single ECT >seizure bring about remission? How long does a >single seizure of any sort improve depression. I >don't see how you could possibly make a case for >such things.
Some people who are treated with ECT remit from symptoms, Ie the ECT aborts the depressive episode.
I think it is also important to look at family history for the natural course of the disorder.
For instance, unmedicated, my grandfather had 4 depressive episodes (severe) in his lifetime. There were no meds back then. He was well inbetween episodes. That was the same general course of illness for my greatgrandmother (his mother).
Anyhow, depression can get better between episodes and it may not be necessary to treat for that entire time. Some even suggest that you are preventing full recovery with continuous treatment.
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