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Originally Posted by Bird Feeder
I have been having ECT for the past 3 yrs. NOTHING works as well and yes I still take medication. I have chronic suicidal thoughts and unfortunately actions, ECT is the only thing that works to curb them. The anesthesia is minimal. Your under for about 5-10 mins tops. I can't think of a less "barbaric" treatment.
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There is supposedly a new therapy that does the same thing and doesnt involve a seizure or anaesthesia called transcranial magnetic something. Seems alot less scary to me.