Hi Lucy, I was nearly offered ECT and was very disappointed when another psychiatrist said it was not suitable in my case. It can be very effective in the right people, e.g with acute depression. I was ready to try anything. You need to have several sessions but in the UK it is often done while the patient is living at home as long as someone can stay with them after the procedure each time. I know a few people who have had it and feel it really helped them. Good luck with your decision if you haven't made it already. Age 46