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Suggest Treatment For Depression
Why would a patient not seizure ie. unresponsive to the shock treatment? I have tried everything to treat my severe depression and ECT was the last resort. I didn t respond to the treatment and when there was a response (it was much lower than would my doctor would like to see). Is there any other treatments for depression. I have a phyciatrist, a councillor, social worker, a phycologist and have been unresponsive to medication. I also have taken a mindfulness practice you once or twice a day, I am very physically active (run, spin class, cycling, swimming etc.).
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hiiii dear
you have tried all modalities that available for depression
sometimes ECT is gold standard in resistance cases
it is very safe
it enhances neuro modulation and change in neurotransmitter
ECT and proper drug therapy will improve your depression
apart from ECT there are RTMS treatment
which is also now approved by USFDA
u can try it also
if still u r unresponsive than reconsideration of diagnoses is needed
plz consult best psychiatrist in your area
get well soon
thank u
you have tried all modalities that available for depression
sometimes ECT is gold standard in resistance cases
it is very safe
it enhances neuro modulation and change in neurotransmitter
ECT and proper drug therapy will improve your depression
apart from ECT there are RTMS treatment
which is also now approved by USFDA
u can try it also
if still u r unresponsive than reconsideration of diagnoses is needed
plz consult best psychiatrist in your area
get well soon
thank u
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