Hello yes I recently had ECT treatment-10 sessions. I started while I was an inpatient and then after few sessions I became an outpatient. The best way for me to describe the effects from it would be.. it felt like someone had flicked a switch on in my mind. It has given me more confidence then I have had in years and it is a bit easier to focus and work on my recovery. I have had no major memory problems and after each session I recovered fairly quickly. So yes- it has helped with my major depression. I still have other MH issues to deal with but I am glad that I had ECT.
hi Raining, perhaps if I can say that it could no different than someone taking an antidepressant, it works for someone but doesn't for someone else, and for those that have success stories that's great, but I'm sure there are people where it hasn't helped, and I'm only saying this as someone who has tried multiple AD's which haven't worked but have done so for many others. Geoff.
Thanks Geoff. I have heard that before. My partner is on high doses of antidepressants and has been for a long time. He still feels awful on most days and I feel desperate for him. I am researching alternatives.
Hi Raining, we have a number of existing threads on ECT where members discuss their experiences. Please check out the threads below - to avoid duplication, we are going to close this thread.
