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Electro Convulsive Therapy

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I am currently undergoing ECT. I have had 2 treatments, this Friday will be my third. For as long as I can remember, I have been sad, depressed, unable to enjoy life to it's fullest. I have so many things to be thankful for, but I have been unable to just "be" in the moment and enjoy them. So, after being diagnosed with Recalcitrant Depression, I finally took the advice of my last therapist and decided to try ECT. First, I would appreciate all of your prayers, second, I would appreciate ANY input anyone has on this therapy, good or bad, please.

Thanks, Nan58
rubyblue
rubyblue
sorry I've never had it. I'm not religious, so don't pray, but I am wishing you the very best, and I hope that this treatment works for you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've never had it... but my aunt has had it now and then, it seems to be the only thing that helps when her depression reaches the point she can no longer function, brings her back to the world for awhile. I hope the ect brings you some relief.
Brave
Brave
I had the Electro Shock Therapy. I found
it didn't do me any good. After they ran
the test, and I got back to my room
I had a bad reaction to it. I went into a
panic and thought I had killed someone.
This was like a horrible dream for me. The
staff had a hard time convincing me I didn't
BRAVE
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