Dealing with ECT

[justired]

Hi,

I posted the other day that I've been having difficulty dealing with the effects of back-to-back ECT treatments. At the advice of my doctors and HR at work I've taken today and tomorrow off work. I'm really hoping that the extra time will help clear my head.

ECT really has saved my life. I've gone from being hospitalized 3 times last fall to working full time again. I also take meds, but much less than before.

I was searching on the internet for support groups and found this forum. It's been hard not having anyone who understands how I feel. I'm hoping this will help. Thanks for having me!

Debbie

[waves]

Dear Debbie,

i hope the time off helps.

~ waves ~

[DiMarie]

That sounds good to have the few days to just let the brain rest. Try some ways to biofeed back to be in a relaxed state.
I pray it helps,
di

[Mari]

Originally Posted by justired

Hi,
ECT really has saved my life. I've gone from being hospitalized 3 times last fall to working full time again. I also take meds, but much less than before.
Debbie

Dear Debbie,

I hope that the extra days at home help you.


M.

[justired]

Can you tell me more about bio feedback? I'm not sleeping and need to find a way to relax.

Thanks,
Debbie

[Mari]

Hi,

Here is a youtube example.
Some tdocs specialize in this and get more complicated than this example.

progressive muscle relaxation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxQJIiu9tK0

It does not really work magically the first time.
You need to practice it 5-7 days a week.
Each time you do it you get more deeply relaxed.

Mari