Electroconvulsive therapy

[purpleuser]

Sorry for so rarely supporting other people here. Apparently my egoism and severe, resistant depression have long since gotten the better of me. Tomorrow I have electroconvulsive therapy (where they shock the brain). I hope I survive... or not. Have a nice day, everyone.

 

[Andarna]

You don't need to apologize. It's really tough to be there for others when you're going through a difficult time yourself.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that tomorrow's therapy will help you. I hope that you start feeling better soon!

*hugs*

 

[INYGTRMTFMO]

I hope the convulsion therapy gives you good results and gets you on your way to feeling better soon!

 

[iji]

how was it

 

[purpleuser]

how was it

Wow! A whole month has flown by... I hasten to report that after 10 sessions of electroconvulsive therapy, the antidepressants started working! FINALLY.
I feel SO much better.

 

[RosebyAnyName]

Wow! A whole month has flown by... I hasten to report that after 10 sessions of electroconvulsive therapy, the antidepressants started working! FINALLY.
I feel SO much better.

Wow, that's great to hear. I've heard mixed things about electroconvulsive therapy but I'm glad it worked for you.

 

[fadedghost]

For anyone reading this and considering ECT, please do research. It often leads to memory loss that never goes away. Many people regret doing it, and psychiatrists often say the memory loss is temporary and it's not. ECT causes brain damage and some people are happier with the damage, but know the ECT risks.