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(also known as ECT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a controversial medical treatment involving the induction of a seizure in a patient by passing electricity through the brain. Patients with any of several conditions often show dramatic short-term improvement after the procedure. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Depression | 417 |
64% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 69 |
81% |
| Self-Injury | 8 |
75% |
| Anxiety | 5 |
80% |
| Sexual Abuse | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (529
Members)
find Electroconvulsive therapy helpful
Electroconvulsive therapy Reviews
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Can't say that the experience was greate but it saved my life. Got shocked 12 times last year
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worked
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Totally damaged my brain 20 years to recover from 6 treatments. Didnt help mania at all. 1976 my daughter says they use less electricity now but NEVER AGAIN
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First round helped my depression. Second round made me manic.
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This seems to help my depression. My memory is off though.
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received fouteen uni side treatments. may have been a factor in lowering tinnitus
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Had such treatment 7 times and am certain that it was THE thing that worked, that got me back on track.
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a lot of memory loss
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oh this is one of the best things ever. i had it in the hospital four times but it wore off in a couple of months. insurance wont pay for it to mantain.
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worked good but very temperary. Had short term menory problems.
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