Ect Depression

A member of the family is looking into extreme depression to ECT. Have researched on some sites, but you want "real" comments on the loss of long-term memory ... if it helped or not ... this kind of thing

I had ECT twice for depression and once for mania. I found it very effective and very useful.

It is a procedure very easy and it takes longer to fall asleep that real shocks.

I had 12 sessions and side effects I had was a headache and a stomach. I took a nap and when I woke up, they had disappeared.

I have not experienced loss of memory. Some people do experience memory loss short term, but I did not.

I found it very useful. Most people I know that ECT has also found it very useful. It got me out of my depression and I could go back to living a "normal" life.

I would do it again if I had to.

Well, I asked the doctor if they would treat, ot give it to their family members before I let them do that for me.

http://www.ect.org/
http://www.sntp.net/ect/ect3.htm
http://www.antipsychiatry.org/ect.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXC6b0xy4ts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mo5OuanBG0&mode=related&search =

Do not let them get it. This could cause permanent memory loss and brain damage.

At least for a limited time, ECT is very emotional for the treatment of depression. The effects may be short-lived. The most common side effect is memory lost, but it is usually temporary.

I do not know about EC and may be they changed the name, but there is another treatment, called Trans cranial magnetic therapy in which they use powerful magnetic which is powered by electricity. The magnetism is supposed to work on pulling the region and aligns the cells. People have reported an immediate difference, including the more they use traditional Chinese medicine the less frequent they need to return for treatment. If ECT is the application of electricity directly to the brain I stay away. I'll ask a friend of TCE, see what she says about this.

I do not think it would be a good treatment of what was said on youtube it does not seem to be good. You can check the documentaries on www.youtube.com.

My friend ECT in December to stop smoking and he is very satisfied. He feels no side effects and discontinuation was instantaneous. He said he is one of the most food. Maybe try first, then those of emotional memory withdrawal When you are satisfied.