NugContributor
Ect thearpy outpatient
Has anyone got ect thearpy as an outpatient? I got a course in the wards and want to get more but not as an inpatient. Has anyone done it?
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Ect thearpy outpatient
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tymeModerator
Re: Ect thearpy outpatient
Hi @Nug ,
Welcome to the forums. Great to have you with us.
I personally haven’t had ECT, but others here have.
Tagging some members so may know someone:
@Snowie @Shaz51 @Eve7 @Oaktree
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NugContributor
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Thanks. It was really helpful but I will never go back to inpatient.
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Eve7Senior Contributor
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Hi @Nug and welcome to the forums. I’ve had ect as inpatient and out patient. For outpatient you don’t usually have it as often and you’ll need someone to drive you, wait for you and then drive you back home.
I have always found it helpful but it’s only a “short term fix”.
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NugContributor
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Thanks for that info. I don't really feel I need a full course again more like a "top up" I don't want to get to that point again.
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tymeModerator
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Maintenance ECT @Nug ?
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NugContributor
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Yep that's the one I can feel myself slipping and I don't want to go back there.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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Hello @Nug , @tyme , @Eve7
@Determined
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
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Hi @Nug
Welcome to the forums. I have never had ect so nothing to share sorry.
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NugContributor
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@Oaktree thanks for the welcome!
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SnowieSenior Contributor
Re: Ect thearpy outpatient
Hi @Nug
Nice to meet you.
I am currently having ECT as an outpatient after a stint in hospital having it as an inpatient.
As an inpatient I was having it 3 times a week
Now I am having "maintenance" ECT. I have it once every 4 weeks. My hubby drives me in and then picks me up after the treatment. Where I have it, you have to have someone pick you up.
Ask me any questions you need.
