How bad is ECT?

[saflyfish]

Hi

Ive been depressed for at least 15 years and tried every medication under the sun.

Ive considered shock therapy...

Any suggestions?

[galen]

Hi

Ive been depressed for at least 15 years and tried every medication under the sun.

Ive considered shock therapy...

Any suggestions?

 

if you go for it, you really are crazy!

 

DON'T YOU ###### DARE!!!!!!!!!!!

[galen]

OK, maybe my last post sounded a bit harsh, but I've found people somehow understand better when they're yelled at.

 

To say it in a softer way - I am certainly in no position to give such sound advice, having, thank goodness, no experience with the treatment and not coming from a medical profession. However, I heard therapists say that EST is used in EXCEPTIONAL cases, such as VERY severe forms of schizophrenia, where the person might be dangerous to themselves or others - NOT FOR DEPRESSION!!! And, adding my own thoughts, I believe it would alter your personality and life irreversibly. It will cause more damage than you could ever imagine. Have you read/watched "One flew over the cuckoo's nest"?

 

Please take my advice and DON'T GO FOR IT!!!

 

galen.

[saflyfish]

Thanks for the concern.It was just something i was thinking about doing.