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Neuropsychiatrist** i'm severe bipolar med resistance... is etc safe? what are the risk of long term memory damage? will it affect my intelligence?
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Check it out: Here is a start on info: http://www.gracepointwellness.org/4-bipolar-disorder/article/11219-bipolar-disorder-treatment-hospitalization-and-electroconvulsive-therapy Talk w/ resources in your state. Don't decide until you feel you understand and are understood. It may be a good choice, but select a skilled, experienced facility that will see you through an integrated pgm for management. Best!
Answered 5/8/2014
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