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aneudaimoniaCasual Contributor
My therapist has strongly suggested ECT for a while now. I know it's not as bad as previous stigma but still a scary proposition. It feels like a last resort.
I'd love to hear people's experiences good and bad.
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tymeModerator
Welcome @aneudaimonia ,
You've come to the right place. There are many members here who have had ECT. I hope you find their experiences insightful.
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aneudaimoniaCasual Contributor
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BowSenior Contributor
Hi @aneudaimonia i recently had 14 sessions of ECT, was suppose to be 15 but the last one got cancelled. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to have it done in a private mental health facility as a publicly funded patient and it was a much nicer experience. I had it done about 18 yrs ago in the public system and it’s done differently now.
My recent treatment has helped my depression and mood a lot overall. And I don’t think I’ve had any memory issues this time. It does only help with depression though. I have a number of other mental health issues that significantly impact me on a daily basis.
good luck
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
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