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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 | 573 |
62% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 89 |
79% |
| Self-Injury | 10 |
70% |
| Anxiety | 7 |
86% |
| Schizophrenia | 5 |
60% |
Overall, 65% (719
Members)
find Electroconvulsive therapy helpful
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Electroconvulsive therapy Reviews
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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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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.
Working / Worked
Was working for me back in 2009. I haven't had any treatments in almost two years.
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As with my depression and OCD after six treatments it was gone for a time back in 2009. In the midst of another long battle with depression after suicide attempt #4 in May of 2011.
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worked but lost my memory and it was worse the 2nd time around
Working / Worked
ECT has made a huge difference in how I feel, and it began working much more quickly than meds would. I didn't experience much memory loss or confusion, though I did get a few headaches, and tend to feel tired afterwards.
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