ECT shock therapy

**redls1** · 04-24-2009, 10:00 AM

Anyone go through this or have indepth view? Im going to go through it when my medicare kicks in in june. Seems like the last alternative to more drugs that dont work.

**DrMilhouse** · 04-24-2009, 10:41 AM

Is this a different treatment for that stuff you were dealing with some months ago?

**redls1** · 04-24-2009, 12:56 PM

Yes its electricity put to the head by 3 electrodes, instead of drugs. Just loooking for insight because as the time grows near Im more uncertain. Does it hurt? Statistics of who it worked for and who it didnt. Any problems dealeing with insurance? Were you still on meds after?

**86 IROC-Z** · 04-24-2009, 02:57 PM

Are you a brilliant yet schizophrenic economist?

**cammed goat** · 04-24-2009, 03:02 PM

IIRC ECT is for depression or epilepcy(sp).

**Smkn_TA** · 04-24-2009, 03:13 PM

Yeah, I was depressed then I got the shock therapy, now I'm just pissed.

**JoshieDoom** · 04-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Smkn_TA

Yeah, I was depressed then I got the shock therapy, now I'm just pissed.

Better than being depressed IMO

**86 IROC-Z** · 04-24-2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by cammed goat

IIRC ECT is for depression or epilepcy(sp).

I was attempting a comedic relation to when the character John Nash played by Russell Crowe in "The Beautiful Mind" was electrocuted as a form of therapy.

Oh well

Originally Posted by Smkn_TA

Yeah, I was depressed then I got the shock therapy, now I'm just pissed.

Being pissed all the time is normal though right? I hope so...

**cammed goat** · 04-24-2009, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z

I was attempting a comedic relation to when the character John Nash played by Russell Crowe in "The Beautiful Mind" was electrocuted as a form of therapy.

Oh well

**Spikito** · 04-24-2009, 05:51 PM

We study it some in my mental health class. I know its supposed to be pretty effective, but dangerous

**Hi-Po** · 04-24-2009, 06:09 PM

Did you just go to see Crank 2?

**blackSS01** · 04-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

Did you just go to see Crank 2?

I know he is looking for a serious answer but damn that is too good

**JoshieDoom** · 04-25-2009, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

Did you just go to see Crank 2?

Yeah... probably need to do some research......

**mitchntx** · 04-25-2009, 03:29 AM

Originally Posted by Spikito

We study it some in my mental health class. I know its supposed to be pretty effective, but dangerous

When my wife was scheduled for it about 10 years ago, the research I did found that it had about a 50/50 chance of doing something effective long-term for her bi-polar disorder. But there was almost a 100% chance in it physically damaging her physically, ranging from minor burns to brain damage.

The mental health profession was split a 50/50 on abolishing the procedure altogether.

We opted out of the procedure and found another psychiatrist. I talked her into cancelling and she was not happy with me for a while. Once I explained that in her state the hint of possible relief was blinding her from making a good decision.

Since that time, the new doc has worked diligently on a med regiment, coming up with a cocktail of meds that she takes that has changed our lives.

A couple she takes slows her metabolism down dramatically and another stimulates her appetite. Not a great combination as she has gained a ton of weight.

But I prefer her large and functioning as opposed thin and cycling.

**redls1** · 04-25-2009, 06:51 AM

Yeah I just havent found the coctail and am just frustrated. I think things might have changed a little bit in 10 years I hope. Still just looking for people that might have or know of people that have hadit done.

thanks peeeps

**redls1** · 04-26-2009, 11:54 AM

Anybody else know anything?

**Hi-Po** · 04-26-2009, 12:09 PM

I still recommend watching Crank 2.

**Spikito** · 04-26-2009, 12:13 PM

Its just such a highly debated thing. but i do know its most common modern use is for major dpression and mania. but as far as effectiveness, ive heard a lot, someone was saying 30-50%, but i think that was average since the thirties. I think now thats its been perfected a little more, and it has a smaller demographic, thats been upped to about 80%.

I think it works for everyone at first, then some relapse after 6 months to a year, but hey, i think itd be worth it 6 months of relief.

In the end, I think its worth a shot. maybe keep the treatment mild to see if it works for you. if so, go all out

**cammed goat** · 04-26-2009, 12:13 PM

I

when I watch the commercials when he puts the jumper cables to his tongue.

**redls1** · 04-27-2009, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Spikito

Its just such a highly debated thing. but i do know its most common modern use is for major dpression and mania. but as far as effectiveness, ive heard a lot, someone was saying 30-50%, but i think that was average since the thirties. I think now thats its been perfected a little more, and it has a smaller demographic, thats been upped to about 80%.

I think it works for everyone at first, then some relapse after 6 months to a year, but hey, i think itd be worth it 6 months of relief.

In the end, I think its worth a shot. maybe keep the treatment mild to see if it works for you. if so, go all out

Thanks for the input.