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Originally Posted by Lucy Goosey
I am scared to death that, once in the hospital, I'll be getting ect for many weeks, then coming back for maintenance. I'm terrified of side effects. Anyone in my age range have experiences they can share?
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I am 56 with depression since I was abused prior to 6 yrs old. I first sought treatment in my late 20s. Is ect what I think it is? My psychiatrist mentioned electro shock therapy last year. I maintained on Zoloft for many years but have had PTSD triggers in the last few years.
Please do not do electro shock therapy. You will never regain what the therapy obliterates, including what makes you..you.
I'm no expert but just a lonely depressed soul trying to keep it together like so many of us.