Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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deleted_user 09/19/2013

I've been receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the past couple of months. I have 14 sessions total. I do think it is helping so I keep going.

My challenge is the "hangover" after. I get bad headaches, exhaustion, and confusion for most of the day afterwards. It seems to be getting worse -- lasting longer into the second day. Why would the hangover last longer? The treatment is the same and they're still putting in the drugs to reduce the headache and nausea.

Will it always be this bad or worse?

SunCloudJD 09/19/2013

I haven't had ECT but several members here have....If you re post this under the 'general bipolar' category more people will see it....x

worldofblah4 09/19/2013

I have had alot of ECT in the past (I would have it done again if it didn't cost so much). To me the hangovers did get worse for a bit but then it got better again. So...there is hope. And if it works, it is worth it!

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