I had ECT initially for a bout of severe, suicidal depression. It didn't seem to help although it did take away my suicidal thoughts. When I became suicidally depressed again I tried ECT again and realized how much it really worked. I have continued to have maintenance ECT for the past 2 years and have been doing well. I am not depression free and I still do take medication, but the ECT has been wonderful for me.