Well I went for my ECT consultation. It was interesting and informative. On a depression scale, I scored 40. That is high considering it should be below 10. With all the information they gathered from my psychiatrist and myself, they determined that I am a candidate for ECT. I have to get a physical, bloodwork, EKG, and clearance from my doctor before anything can be done. I got my physical, bloodwork, and EKG yesterday. Hopefully everything will work out and I will get clearance to begin ECT. ECT helps 70% of severely depressed people and many don't need medicine after treatment. The doctor said that it would take 6 - 12 treatments which equates to 2 - 4 weeks. I am optimistic that it will help. It can't hurt to try.
Yesterday, I also went to the dentist. I can't remember the last time that I have been. I know that is bad on my part espcially considering we have dental insurance. But it seems like everytime I go, I have to get something done in addition to the cleaning. I am happy to report that I didn't have any cavaties. But unhappy to report that one of my fillings was cracked and had to be replaced. However on a good note, Dr. Leary was able to fix it yesterday as well.
I am doing not so bad on trying to lose 10 pounds. I haven't gotten on a scale so I don't know if I have lost any weight yet. One positive side to my depression, is that I don't want to eat. I know starving is not a healthy way to lose weight, but I just don't feel like forcing myself to eat. I need to get on the weight loss plan that my Mom is using. She has been diagnosed as prediabetic and told to lose weight. Her doctor put her on a 1200 calorie a day regimen. I need to increase my water intake and reduce my tea intake.
Our pool got another hole in it from rubbing against the bricks. Scott doesn't know if he can patch it. It was nice having a pool to cool off in, but with this second hole getting in it from the bricks on the back porch it may not be able to be repaired. Hopefully he can patch it and we can get back to swimming. Not only does it cool you off, it is also good exercise.
I am on a roll this week....three blogs. I just can't sleep and I don't care to just stare at the ceiling. Why not be productive while I can't sleep. I am just amazed at all the things that depression affects. Sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, and focus. Well on that note, I am going to close this entry.
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