My Pdoc uses ECT with very severe ACUTE depression, but he explained to me that the evidence is that the effects tend not to last with dysthymia or very chronic depression

That meant he believed the risks outweighed the potential benefits for me and people like me.

I was ready to try it, having tried just about everything else. :disappointed:

He also said that it is very effective in ACUTE depression, especially the first episode.

Food for thought?