I looked into TMS and ECT after stopping the meds I was on. TMS actually looked like a great alternative with fewer side effects than ECT, AND there was a local office that performed it-but of course my insurance did not cover it and it was quite pricey to pay for out of pocket. I then looked to ECT. Memory loss did seem to be the most significant side effect, which, at the time I was totally ok with. When I started to look into it more though, it appeared that it takes a substantial amount of time to complete treatment-taking off work/school is not an option for me...Needless to say, I was more than disappointed-especially about the TMS! But that is great that you have had success with ECT in the past!