Posted by gilmourr on January 15, 2013, at 6:03:59
In reply to Re: Anyone know people that have had ECT?, posted by johnLA on January 15, 2013, at 0:10:02
No problem. I understand all the b*llsh*t people with major depression have to go through. It's an awful disorder. Every time I go back into major depression I can hardly stand music, I can't read (anything except journals), I'm lethargic, I don't enjoy anything and I can't sleep (along with more, lose massive weight etc etc, but you know).
It is a clinical trial I believe. But I'm making sure that it is relatively safe and that past results have shown that.
By "new tms" are you talking about rTMS or repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation? I was offered this, but I wouldn't be able to get it for 2 months and my depression is pretty severe atm. I'm not sure if I want to wait longer for a less effective therapy. But it is safer and increases cognitive function. Plus I believe it has an effect on the glutaminergic/gabergic system. But the results are much more mixed than MST.
And yep. I've been down to queen street a bunch of times, a bunch of my family loves going to "the rex." I've never been personally, just not the biggest fan of jazz :P (I like rap, hip hop, R&B, bands and electronica more).
If I get the treatment over rTMS I will definitely post the results.
> gilmour(r!)-
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> glad you liked the summary.
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> i totally agree that depression causes more havoc on the mind than ect. at least in my experience.
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> thanks for the kind words about shame and stigma. your a kind dude. :)
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> i am very interested in the magnetic seizure therapy you are looking into. is it a trial or a approved procedure now in canada? i'd be willing to try that asap. i have read about it, but have not seen it approved (in the us) yet.
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> please keep us posted on that.
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> also, i am very curious about the 'new' deep tms therapy that just got approved. i was not that impressed with what i read about the old tms, but this newer procedure i find hopeful.
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> take good care.
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> john
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> ps you ever hit 'new orleans' on queen street downtown toronto? that's where i mended a broken heart many years ago and fell in love w/jazz...
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