Dear Molayne,
It must be a difficult undergoing such experience because of your depression. However,it is worthwhile to note that you are improving with your current treatment.
A history of three or more Major Depressive episodes are associated with high relapse rate. Also,if this is associated with Bipolar I disorder, mixed type (depression and manic) or with rapid cycling, the recurrence are higher than if you only had the major depression only.
Some psychiatrists advocate for maintenance ECT specially if you had not responded to antidepressnts alone in the past.
I recommend a re-consult with your psychiatrist to discuss your concerns.
Sincerely,
HFHS MD - RG
please note that i meant to say hyperalimentation therapy. its no fun but it saved me. thanks again
my psychiatrist has suggested the possibility of maintenance ect therapy, and i guess i will agree if i have to, but i would prefer to avoid it if possible. i hate it! but as i said, that and the hyperalimentation saved me so i have to be extremely grateful. thank you for your opinion. molayne
just one more question and i promise! i have been having memory problems from the ect therapy. i guess its normal under the circumstances but it bothers me alot. how long do they usually last before clearing up once the therapy is complete? thanks in advance for your input! molayne