I was in the psych hospital for severe, intractable (eight months running) depression a week ago or so and they recommended ECT. I went to have the procedure done and had a panic attack right before so opted out.

I just saw my own pdoc today, and he, too, recommends ECT. I guess I have to move forward because my depression is horrible and the meds just aren't cutting it. My life is a mess.

For those of you who have had it, any words to help me get over my extreme anxiety about the procedure? I guess the whole concept of current running through my brain and the seizure, etc. just freak me out. I'm kind of worried about the memory loss too. Thanks for any input.