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Dad about to have ECT

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skinnyj · 10/01/2008 20:36

Hi
Am at wits end, dad is about to have ECT (electronic shock therapy for 2nd time) 1st time over 7yrs ago. It's my mum am really worried about - it must be so tough on her! 1st time I could support her lots as wasn't workimg & only had 1 dd 18mths. Now I have 3 dd's - 2,4 & 8 & work 20hr per wk. Mum doesn't drive so it outs the pressure on me to do food shopping etc. I can't cope with this - wot can I do?

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skinnyj · 10/01/2008 20:56

Cool - am feelin isolated already (like have been at work all day when I dared mention this)

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skinnyj · 10/01/2008 20:57

Soz don't want you to feel blackmailedxx

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Heathcliffscathy · 10/01/2008 20:57

it's hard to know what to say, ECT is hardcore, the last resort, it does work, certainly medium term for some people.

what is it you're most worried about for your mother, what happened last time that it is she not your dad that you are most concerned about?

TotalChaos · 10/01/2008 21:48

my gran had to have ECT twice, it did have very good quick results for her. I know it has a pretty dismal image, but sometimes there is no other option. I guess that skinny's dad is an in-patient, so maybe skinny feels at least his immediate needs are being looked after right now?

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