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7 patient evaluations for Electroconvulsive Therapy ECT

Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s), Major Depressive Disorder, and Suicidal thoughts or urges (Started Mar 01, 2010)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Major Depressive Disorder Perceived effectiveness Suicidal thoughts or urges Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 04, 2010 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 SevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
May 24, 2010 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Apr 30, 2010 Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Apr 21, 2010 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Apr 09, 2010 Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Mar 30, 2010 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually VeryVeryVeryVery
Mar 23, 2010 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Dec 04, 2010
Advice & Tips
Thy said i Wold infect peeple becuz of my crazy.
Date
May 24, 2010
Advice & Tips
This time, when I woke up, I kept seeing the lights flashings. They would go offf, and than on, but nobudy sees it but me. Ate food, thorzine shot, then it stoppd.
Date
Apr 30, 2010
Advice & Tips
I got lot of rest afterz.
Date
Apr 21, 2010
Advice & Tips
I am feeling good after the buzzing is endeds. thank you.
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Purpose: stop suicidal depression (Started May 25, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 06, 2010 1 other Monthly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Loss of short term memory, Depressed mood
Date
Sep 06, 2010
Advice & Tips
I like the fact that I have no more suicidal thoughts, but I hate that fact that I have no personality and I still have depression. The last 2 times I've had it done, I end up in depression. I'm not happy about anything. I've taken more time off of work to work through the depression and find myself. I feel like a walking zombie. I'm starting to think that is how the psychiatrists would prefer you to be.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started May 10, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 14, 2009 Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Exhaustion
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Purpose: Treat my mood condition(s) (Started Aug 20, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 30, 2008 Weekly Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Nov 04, 2008 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Oct 22, 2008 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Memory Loss, Short term memory problems
Date
Oct 22, 2008
Advice & Tips
If it is effective for you, it is well worth the possible short term memory loss.
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Purpose: Major Depressive Disorder (Started )
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 30, 2007   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: Depressed mood (Started Dec 20, 2005)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 20, 2006 12 other 2 times a week Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jan 20, 2003   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Mental confusion, Loss of short term memory
Date
Jan 20, 2006
Advice & Tips
Sense of smell improved greatly, able to relax completely, mind seemed calm. Some euphoria. Deep restful sleep. Felt much younger again. No aches or pains in body. Able to move without much effort. Weight returned to healthy levels-food tasted good. I forgot almost everything about my life for the first few months, but then started to remember most of it back. A few years are hazy but I hadn't done much those years. Depression completely gone for 6 months, continued good effects for a year. For a few months I was very zoned out during treatment, slept a lot.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Jan 20, 2003
Advice & Tips
I didn't like the first few treatments. Got nasty headache and sick to my stomach. Also, confusion built up. I lost the ability to recall anything from memory. The memories were still there-but I couldn't get to them unless something or someone reminded me. There are much newer forms of this treatment which cause little to no memory loss-but they require very new machines which use very brief pulses of current and a skilled doctor (this is the difference between ECT working and not working). Might only report a few hours of temporary confusion which clears up. Anyone interested check out ultra brief pulse ECT. For depression and general well being, I've found nothing is better. My quality of life went through the ceiling. I only wish I had done it sooner. Just watch out for memory loss if going with traditional ECT. Write down things that you want to remember, who people are, what you did on what dates, meaning of photos-you should then recall whatever you forgot. Getting back the memory means having something to jog it. If memory loss is a big issue (it wasn't for me-I had nothing but depression to remember) stick with the newest forms of it. Don't worry about the naysayers. Also make doubly sure your insurance will actually pay for it.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purposes: Treat my mood condition(s), Depressed mood, and Suicidal thoughts or urges (Started Aug 15, 2003)
Date Dosage Treat my mood condition(s) Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Suicidal thoughts or urges Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 21, 2005 Daily Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Short term memory problems
Date
Jun 21, 2005
Advice & Tips
I've heard this is very effective for many people, but I noticed no change in my depression or suicidality either year after 12 courses each time. I did have a bit of initial short-term memory loss, but the memories gradually came back when I would start talking about particular items/situations.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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