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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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horrible, but it did help. I have forgotten a lot through that period of time when I was having ECT
Working / Worked
Worked many years ago - considering it again if things don't radiclly improve.
Working / Worked
helped with depression for sure and also...sparked my interest in the end at what things i could remember and couldnt. not sure i consider this matter settled yet lol.
Working / Worked
I lost alot of my memory. By having ECT's done it helped with self harm injury.
Working / Worked
It is a damaging, violent method that will one day be equated to lobotomies.
Working / Worked
Shocking to say the least.
Working / Worked
Brought me back to reality.
Working / Worked
Slight memory loss.
Working / Worked
No effect
Working / Worked
Lost memory but feel it worked somewhat.
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