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  • 05-17-2017, 08:26 AM
    ballpythonluvr
    Need to have Electroconvulsive therapy
    I am not doing to well with my bipolar disorder and I am not responding to my medications. I also have PTSD. This past Saturday I had a really bad time, I was at a very low point and I just wanted to give up. I will be having electroconvulsive therapy after I get a physical and an evaluation. I am a little scared but I am so tired of the bipolar taking over my life. I just want to feel stable again. This is pure hell not being able to feel safe and stable. My psychiatrist referred me for the procedure. I have been on so many different meds and I just don't seem to respond. If it were not for my fiancé I probably wouldn't even be here right now.
  • 05-17-2017, 08:34 AM
    Craiga 01453
    Keep your chin up, you're not alone.

    I'm not the praying type, but I'll be thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way.
  • 05-17-2017, 09:34 AM
    tttaylorrr
    sending positive vibes ~~~
    it sounds like your fiancé is very supportive, that's awesome to hear!
    keep up the good fight.
  • 05-17-2017, 09:43 AM
    MasonC2K
    God be with you and bless in this time of hardship.
  • 05-17-2017, 10:17 AM
    Kcl
    Re: Need to have Electroconvulsive therapy
    I'm so sorry that medication isn't working for you. Good job being strong enough to keep pursuing treatment regardless. I sincerely hope ECT works for you. I was lucky enough to have the first medication I tried be effective against my life-long depression and it made absolutely everything so much better and easier than I thought it could be. I truly hope you can find a treatment that will do the same for you.
  • 05-18-2017, 11:01 PM
    DLena
    I'm glad you have someone supportive. It's tough. I've added you to my prayers (can't hurt). You've got us here for support, too. Make sure you get a daily snake hug :gj: (Another thing that definitely can't hurt!)
  • 05-19-2017, 08:58 PM
    dr del
    Re: Need to have Electroconvulsive therapy
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
    I am not doing to well with my bipolar disorder and I am not responding to my medications. I also have PTSD. This past Saturday I had a really bad time, I was at a very low point and I just wanted to give up. I will be having electroconvulsive therapy after I get a physical and an evaluation. I am a little scared but I am so tired of the bipolar taking over my life. I just want to feel stable again. This is pure hell not being able to feel safe and stable. My psychiatrist referred me for the procedure. I have been on so many different meds and I just don't seem to respond. If it were not for my fiancé I probably wouldn't even be here right now.

    :grouphug: :hug:
  • 05-20-2017, 09:27 AM
    Albert Clark
    Re: Need to have Electroconvulsive therapy
    It's amazing and therapeutic that you've come far enough to be honest and forthcoming with such a personal issue. I think you've already begun the road to recovery. Me and my family are supportive of you for sure. Grats. :gj:
  • 05-20-2017, 09:02 PM
    piedlover79
    Hugs! When I was in school for therapy I spent a day with a clinic that did ECT and it seemed to be very helpful. It was all done under gentle sedation and everything was very controlled, no violent seizure activity just a slight tightening of muscles. It is not a 'cure' it is a treatment, but so many of the patients I talked to said that this gave them a freedom from their symptoms that no amount of medication ever had. Good luck!
  • 05-20-2017, 10:12 PM
    Sandi1961
    Re: Need to have Electroconvulsive therapy
    Hugz and good thoughts

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