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Has anyone used ECT Therapy for depression?
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 21, 2022 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
@xinlihan I’ve had several ECT treatments and my personal experience has been some memory loss and no improvement with depression. There is anesthesia for each treatment. The most helpful is to have someone there who cares as one wakes up from each treatment procedure. Hope this helps your wife.
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Many comments on this thread about ECT are very disturbing. I am uncertain about encouraging my wife to undergo these treatments to be honest. The risk of serious impairments seems to outweigh the possible benefits, especially if one can find a medication that is effective.
This is a very uncomfortable place to be. I am thankful for comments. Thomas Knowlton
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Thank you for your reply. I am sorry you have had no improvement with depression. It is very, very tough to get out of that trough. Wish you positive results going forward.