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Mar 25, 2015, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by battledepression
I have been having ECT done for the past 5 or so years. I have it done about every 5 weeks. It has helped me so much in dealing with my depreesion. I have noticed that it isn't lasting as long as it used to. But I still think it is the best thing that has happened for me. I also have had very little memory loss. I recommed it do everyone who is struggling with depression and meds are just not working.
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Thank you for your comments battledepression. I rarely discuss my experience with ECT as I have found people have very strong opinions on it. I do not care to involve myself in the battle of whether it is "good or "bad". All I know is it most likely saved my life.
I have been having successful ECT for over 2 years now. It is nice to hear from someone else who has had it more than what I have read to be the recommended amount. My psychiatrist said that there is no real set number of treatments. Everyone is different.
I also had treatments many years ago that were not as successful as they are today, but was willing to try it again when it was recommended. It is not a treatment for everyone, but definitely worth trying in my experience.
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