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ECT and depression

jpf777777
jpf777777
Has anyone had the ECT (electro shock) done and did it help?

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john12as
john12as
Like just about any treatment or medication out there, results vary. For some, positive results are temporary... Side effects? Potential memory loss.

But of someone is suicidal and nothing else is working, this can help... But again this will depend on individual.

Recommend exploring all your options first and studying results/side effects before making decision.
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
ECT helped me out last year when my symptoms were not letting me live life anymore. But I had bilateral so the memory loss was profound. PM me if you want to talk. I wish you peace soon.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hi, l had ect treatment couple of years ago,never really helped my mood,lhad bad memory loss with it, pm me if you would like to have a chat about it
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had 5 ECT treatements in 2000. My son had taken his life and as I have suffered with depression for many years, the doctor thought this would be the best thing to try. I was like a zombie, but maybe I would have been anyhow. But one thing for sure, I have a lot of memory loss. Please look into every option before you try this.