*sigh*

[nicetry]

Hi everyone. I start ECT tomorrow so I’m really freaked by that. Also this morning I had a meltdown of hysterical crying bc I was having trouble rescheduling a dentist appointment that falls on an ECT day. I feel so stupid. At least I took meds & took a shower. So there’s that. I am so freaking scared.

[Hidden]

May i ask a queation? What is ect?

[NeuronerdDoaty in reply to Hidden]

Electroconvulsive Therapy

[Hidden in reply to NeuronerdDoaty]

Thank you the answer. I was wondering is that was. My one theropist talked about it. I would be scared too.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

Nicetry I pray all goes well for you.

Sending you peace and calm in your spirit.

Doaty💛

[Mrspjsmom]

I was terrified when I had my first ECT treatment. But as scared as it was I am glad I did it. It helped me tremendously. I know how scared you are. My experience was good. Went into the room, went to sleep and woke up afterwards in another room. I hope will all my heart ECT helps you. I will be thinking of you. And some days taking a shower is good enough.

[LovePurple2 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Do the give you something to put you to sleep before having the ECT? I don't know much about the ECT & need to read up on it. Thanks.

[nicetry in reply to LovePurple2]

Yes you’re under general anesthesia thank goodness

[nicetry in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Thanks so much. It helps to hear that

[pandaeyes1 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Did you have amnesia afterwards? I heard you get some memory problems afterwards.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to pandaeyes1]

I didn't have amnesia problems myself. I was concerned I would but didn't notice any.

[pandaeyes1 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

That’s good to hear!! Yeah. I’ve been reading up on it, and that aspect is kind of scary

[Hidden]

I too hope all goes well for you. This whole world of mental health is scary. People think they get it, but if you dont have it you wont get it.

[LovePurple2 in reply to Hidden]

Very true.😥

[Cmarie12]

Hi nicetry,

Wow, tomorrow already? Try and find the silver lining. You live in a country where the treatment is offered; you were scheduled for the treatment; it starts tomorrow 🙃; with thoughts and prayers at the conclusion of the treatment, you will have great success!

One thing I do when I'm freaking out with anxiety and I need to redirect my thoughts, I rub a drop of essential oil (sandlewood) in the palm of my hand. Surround your nose with your hand and give it a good snuff! It stops those dark, overwhelming thoughts in their tracks. I suggest an earthy scent. Snuff for as long as it takes to climb down off the ledge (not literally 😉). I really swear by this, I hope you give it a try.

I will keep you close to my heart and send you positivity, courage, strength and in the end, an abundance of laughter!

Best,

Marie

[nicetry in reply to Cmarie12]

Thanks Marie! I have sandlewood oil so I’ll def try that.

[lillyofthevalley37]

Sorry but why have you agreed to have ECT ? I would be terrified some people have lost their memory or have terrible headaches

[nicetry in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

My doc and I decided on ECT bc I have severely treatment resistant depression — I’ve tried practically every med possible, also ketamine. Nothing has been able to make a dent in my current (really awful) depressive episode.

[lillyofthevalley37 in reply to nicetry]

Have you tried tyrosine or phenylalanine?

[nicetry in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Ha I was just replying to your post to me on a different thread about this! 😉 I’ve heard of tyrosine but not the other. I’ll def look into them though.

But yeah, my depression has devolved to the point that my doctor thinks ECT is my best option right now.

[lillyofthevalley37 in reply to nicetry]

I wouldn't have it if I was you it could be the worse decision of your life are you in uk?

[nicetry in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Hi, no I’m in the US, in a city that has some of the best health care facilities in the world. I figure I’ve tried just about everything else & have been so miserably, suicidally depressed that if I didn’t try ECT I’d end up dead.

[Annabelle61]

Praying for you and a positive outcome with your treatment ❤️

[NWGal]

You will be okay. Hundreds of thousands of people have gone through this process and come out the other side. The cool thing is that you won't experience any of the procedure because you'll be under anethesia. Of course the ultimate benefit is that you might feel a lot better. Hang in there friend.

[Coloradowalker]

Hi Nicetry.... may tomorrow be the start of feeling well. I understand that this can be very helpful for people with depression and will be eager to hear of your progress. ❤️