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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 | 68 |
81% |
| Self-Injury | 8 |
75% |
| Anxiety | 5 |
80% |
| Sexual Abuse | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (528
Members)
find Electroconvulsive therapy helpful
Electroconvulsive therapy Reviews
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I had ECT 8 years ago and it worked very well for some years.
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I have had these done. Haven't really noticed anything from them.
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No other medical choice. I have fought
back from ground zero many a time.
Catatonic and not supposed to get out
of the institution. ( twice )
back from ground zero many a time.
Catatonic and not supposed to get out
of the institution. ( twice )
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horrible
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Worked well when I was 15 (only thing that worked). Short-term memory loss was only side-effect which went away and a headache!
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like a miracle..
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had it done in 2000, worked great for a few years, need to consider it again
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releaves dpression for 6-12 months
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had 4 treatments then stopped. think it made me worse. didn't feel as lonely before as I do now
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Temporarily worked, my memory has not been what it was before the treatmenst. I don't think I would do it again.
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