Hi Slowbrains, I am someone who has had no bad effects from ECT. I have had ECT for the past 2 years and have never had a problem with memory....well maybe from events that occurred years before but that comes back when someone jogs my memory. I have had no trouble with short term memory. I have ECT in the early morning and am able to leave by 8:45-9:00. I go right back to work after my treatments and am able to function and do my job with no one the wiser.

My depression is strong and includes a lot of suicidal ideation. The ECT has helped more than any med, although I do continue to take meds. It won't hurt to try at least a few, you should know whether you are going to have trouble with your memory early on in the treatments, I would think.

Take care.