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I am a Registered Nurse and have lots of psych experience but.....could someone help me concerning electroshock therapy? Point me to articles or links or something. My intellect is not here as my questions are about a family member who has had this treatment and all brains sometimes go out the window when you are too close to the situation. I also have never been close to this topic as I used to be very anti-est. I have a question. I will google but am hoping someone can assist me that has actual experience. Thank you very much. eleyna

guess as long as I am posting - will put my major concern now -

my sister - has had 5 of 6 treatments - the next one is on monday. Following the first four she was a little forgetful and mellow - normal is ranting and blaming everyone for everything - she is depressed but I believe has major anger issues and well as poor insight and blames -

Today I went to check on her and she is like she is in a fog - not really there, not really talking, teary, not a clue what she should do next. Is THIS normal? Do I call someone? Do I talk with Dr ECT on monday before the next? I am lost. Thanks.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

We cannot offer medical advice per site ToS. If you are this concerned contact the treatment team with your valid concerns about your sisters altered LOC/mental status/personality. Even if we could post references they would be general, the treatment team knows your sisters specific history and can better advise you if this is expected or requires an urgent assessment. Good luck!

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thanks - i completely understand - not looking for medical advice just if that fog is normal - its fine - i will call the er nurse - thanks

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

I hope you can find out what you need to help your sister, eleyna.

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