Ok so I had my weekly review this morning. I had hubby with me today to add weight to what I said, and to speak on my behalf.

I've had 12 ECT's now, and the trend is upwards. I've been worried all week that they'll think I've had enough and stop the treatment now.

That absolutely terrified me. To think that I'm part-way to recovery, and they might abandon me there. But I needn't have worried. Hubby did well for me.

I'm booked for another 2 - with review next Thursday, and my meds have been increased. And a deal has been struck: ECT is only licensed for a certain number of times. If I need (and want) more, then I can sign to accept responsibility for further ECTs. And I can have maintenance ECT.

This is such a relief. I've been working myself up to this all week, and now I know it'll be ok afterall.

I'm going to get my life back :P

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Oh and a bonus side-effect of this, is that I have less headaches, toothache :??:, and (so far) I've lost just over half a stone in weight! WooHoo! ;D