You do not have to provide your employer with any specific information, other than to state that you are taking time off for medical reasons. Your doctor does not have to be specific in his note either. He should use generic type letterhead, not anything stating he is a psychiatrist, to protect your privacy if this is your wish
I understand your concern regarding be viewed differently by those you work with in the context of your illness. Consider though that they may already sense that you are not yourself and may view your getting help on a positive rather than negative way. Certainly, if you have a good response to the ECT they will notice a change! Many people have friends and family members who have dealt with depression and truly can be supportive.
I understand your concern regarding be viewed differently by those you work with in the context of your illness. Consider though that they may already sense that you are not yourself and may view your getting help on a positive rather than negative way. Certainly, if you have a good response to the ECT they will notice a change! Many people have friends and family members who have dealt with depression and truly can be supportive.
During my ECT evaluation, the psychiatrist did not seem to be familiar with my history......
Ideally, the ECT psychiatrist would be very familiar with your history, however I don't think it is unreasonable that he agree to start ECTon the recommendation of your psychiatrist. The ECT MD may well be aware that your doctor typically refers appropriate candidates. You do have the right, however, to get information regarding how likely it is that ECT will work FOR YOU. In order to tell you this, the doctor would HAVE TO know your history: symptoms and responses to medication trials.
Ideally, the ECT psychiatrist would be very familiar with your history, however I don't think it is unreasonable that he agree to start ECTon the recommendation of your psychiatrist. The ECT MD may well be aware that your doctor typically refers appropriate candidates. You do have the right, however, to get information regarding how likely it is that ECT will work FOR YOU. In order to tell you this, the doctor would HAVE TO know your history: symptoms and responses to medication trials.
I just started ECT and I feel worse. How can this be?
You may experience increased depressive symptoms and anxiety as you go through this process and start treatments. This is largely due to the incredible stress of this decision, but may also be due to emergence of manic symptoms
Be sure to report any increase in your symptoms to your ECT psychiatrist and regular psychiatrist. Suicidal thoughts or wish to be dead should always be resported immediately.
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