Even though ECT predominantly effective, there are many risks involved including drowsiness and confusion for about an hour. ... Another risk of ECT is the patient's heat is affected by the seizures and the drugs, i.e. muscle relaxants, anesthesia, and barbiturates. ...
It is impossible to know for sure that a person who seems sad is at risk of being suicidal. ... When dealing with depression it is difficult to realize where sad feelings end and the risk's factors begin. ... Many will also take more risks or engage in dangerous activity in order to try to kill themselves. ... There is almost no risk that raising the topic with someone who is not considering suicide will make them do it. ... Do not minimize the feelings involved. ...
Since Bipolar is inherited, if there are a lot of members in your family diagnosed with Bipolar you are at a high risk of receiving the gene, but since it is heavily influenced by environment, only one out of every four people with the gene will become truly Bipolar. ... Almost everybody that's diagnosed with this disorder are thought to come from one of three families, which are an over involved family, a neglectful family, or an abusive family. ... Statistics show that one out of every hundred people have it, however if it runs in your family you will have a higher-than-average risk ...
