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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 | 416 |
63% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 68 |
81% |
| Self-Injury | 8 |
75% |
| Anxiety | 5 |
80% |
| Sexual Abuse | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (527
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Electroconvulsive therapy Reviews
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Let me just say I would not like to have ECT again. Memory loss has been a predominate problem.
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Helps, but the side effects were too much for me. Memory loss, disorientation. Vein inflammation. Phew!
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I did not see any positive results. Memory loss, both long and short term is part of the downside of ECT. It was a last resort. However, I DO NOT recommend this treatment.
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Had it in 1983; not had it since. It worked great at the time
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didnt work
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I have been going under treatments since August and they have helped.
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Would like to have this done again. I think it's time my brain needs a re-booting
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Was extremely depressed and psychotic, so it worked.
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I have profound retrograde amnesia now. I lost my short term memory while having it done and for about 6 months after that. Short term came back. Lost all of my long term memory. Although it worked for my depression I think the memory loss is depressing in itself. I don't know who I am or where I came from.
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I think it was helpful but I'm still having a little trouble with my memory.
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