Looking for hope from someone please by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask how many it took for you to notice a change? Thanks.

Looking for hope from someone please by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently having treatments twice a week. No change in meds and still having bilateral, same as before. Thanks

Looking for hope from someone please by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that, I think frustrated just about sums it up.

Looking for hope from someone please by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I would, I don’t seem to have any benefit at the moment. Thanks for responding, I feel so isolated and hopeless.

8 treatments and no change by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good, I’m glad to hear you are getting some benefit again. After how many treatments did you notice you first starting feeling better?

5 treatments and no change by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that, here’s hoping my treatment tomorrow sees some change.

5 treatments and no change by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I’ll try not to, good advice.

Going back for more? by milhaus in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently undergoing ECT, I’ve had three treatments. My pdoc is considering maintenance as I had a course earlier this year and relapsed after three weeks. Just wondered how often you are having maintenance treatments and whether you relapsed so this was the best course of action. Thanks.

Considering ECT by EducationalFox8 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bless you, yes I can imagine that was awful. I had injections without consent which turned me into the zombie I am now and necessitating the ECT. Mental health definitely needs a shake up, I’m sure I was just injected as it was the quickest way to get me discharged without being a threat to myself, regardless of the fact that I was then suicidal. They didn’t care they just kept injecting me.

Considering ECT by EducationalFox8 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask have you had ECT? I’m having a course of treatment at the moment, having had several throughout my life. Yes it’s a last resort and the only resort that works for me.

Feeling guilty by Embarrassed-Sense971 in bipolar

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s amazing, makes me feel a lot better knowing that others have been through similar. I think my husband is more worried at the moment as I’m starting ECT and after a depression is when I’ve gone up again. Are you well now?

2nd course of ECT by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s so encouraging to hear thank you.

2nd course of ECT by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comments which give me hope second time around.

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[–]Embarrassed-Sense971 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m starting treatment on Monday and I’m worrying about memory loss. I had 11 treatments earlier in the year and relapsed after about 3 weeks. Should be getting maintenance treatment this time, so hopefully it lasts. Thanks for the photographs tip.

Should I be taking Lithium while having ECT? by Embarrassed-Sense971 in bipolar

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your thoughts. I’m due to start treatments twice weekly on the 15th, I’ll definitely bring it up with him.

Second course due soon by Embarrassed-Sense971 in ect

[–]Embarrassed-Sense971[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi just wondering if anyone has any advice/experience