Posted by Elizabeth on May 9, 2001, at 15:12:40
In reply to Re: Whats the best opiate for depression ?, posted by jimmygold70 on May 7, 2001, at 15:48:13
> Pacha,
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> Did you try ECT ? (Electroconvulsive Therapy). That's more effective than most drugs.It's extremely effective for certain types of depression, mania, and catatonia. However, it's got serious risks; also, as I noted, it is only effective for certain very specific types of depression.
I have not tried ECT, even though I do have one of the types of (treatment-resistant) depression that are known to respond well to it. (The type of depression I have is called melancholic depession.) This was my personal choice, of course, but it was based on seriously weighing the risks and possible benefits of ECT verus alternatives.
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