I have been having ECT for 2 yrs. I began with a course of 12, waited about 3 months and then went on maintenance ECT every 2 weeks since. I haven't had any memory or cognitive problems and I am able to go to work the same day I have had one. I still fight my treatment resistant depression, but I feel some days I am winning. That's a feeling I try to build on. Good Luck to you!