Wierd after effect after ECT therapy - Glimpses of Hell

[Greg_Nick]

I suffer from Manic Bipolar to name a few. I had become resistant to my regular medication and after consuting with my psych we decided on ECT. Anyway to cut a long story short after my first ECT I had a dream where I visited hell for a brief moment in time. The vision was so real I stilll shudder at the thought. This happened another 4 times whilst completing my 4 sessions and I am now convinced there is a hell. Has anyone experienced anything remotely similar as I think the ECT alllowed some portal or gateway to be opened that was otherwise dormant.

All the best

Greg

[Zeal]

Hi Greg Nick,

Welcome to the forum!

These dreams/visions sound concerning, so talking to your psych about them is important.

This page has useful links and comments about ECT: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression/treatments-for-depression/medical-treatments-for-depression/electroconvulsive-therapy-(ect)

Here are some previous forum conversations about ECT that you may like to read:

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/treatments-health-professionals-and-therapies/ect-treatment#qfOUrnHzvGGEbv8AAOnT_A

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/treatments-health-professionals-and-therapies/ect-treatment

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/treatments-health-professionals-and-therapies/ect---my-experience#qehqaXHzvGGEbv8AAOnT_A

If you would like to talk further, you can post back here. Others on the forum may reply as well 🙂

Best wishes,

Zeal

[Anjadaz]

Hi Greg,

I'm just wondering how the rest of your ECT's went ? I'm looking at having that treatment also, and there is nothing really up to date on these forums that I can read up on , Well not that I can find anyway , so I'm hoping you'll be able to share your experience... Was there any positives ? How is your memory now ? Any info you could share would be greatly appreciated..

cheers

[blondguy]

Hi Greg and Anjadaz (and thankyou Zeal)

This is a valid and important topic, even though its not covered here on the forums it would be great if anyone can share their experiences on ECT therapy.

A great topic Greg that warrants discussion/input

my best

Paul