Ect starting

[Fish99]

Just have really been struggling with depression and anxiety lately. I have been hospitalized lately twice recently for this and have decided to undergo ect starting Thursday and I must say I'm scared.....any thoughts.

[Adamj]

I’m sorry you are going through this. I’d assume that you have tried all other treatments and this is your last resort? I wasn’t even aware they’re still doing ECT. I know there’s this new type of therapy that actually uses magnets on the brain and it seems to be effective. I’m the end it’s whatever YOU and your healthcare provider recommend is best for you.

[Fish99 in reply to Adamj]

I actually had ect about 24 years ago and it worked then. I had 2 recent treatments but then got spooked and quit. This time I'm going to stick with it because my doctor recommended it to me. My wife has been having the treatments for two years and they have helped her a ton. I guess I just have to put on my big boy pants and get this done. I'm tired of feeling so down all the time...I've dealt with depression, anxiety and ocd for many years and I'm tired of it....this last patch has been really rough

[Adamj in reply to Fish99]

I fully understand. If it’s something you want to do and are okay with go for it.

[Fish99 in reply to Adamj]

Thanks Adam....you finally get to a point where you'll try anything

[Adamj in reply to Fish99]

I understand that I’m about to try anything but sadly where I live all psychiatrists are full

[Fish99 in reply to Adamj]

I get that. You can't even get a counselor here in Northern Wisconsin. And to see a psychiatrist we have to travel two hours there and back. We usually have to spend a night in a hotel and that's expensive.

[Adamj in reply to Fish99]

Oh wow that’s horrible

[Fish99 in reply to Adamj]

I'm lucky to have a good psychiatrist......just got lucky I guess

[bonkers65 in reply to Fish99]

I know how you feel. I think about it often. Let us know if it helps.

[Fish99 in reply to bonkers65]

I'll keep you updated.....I have a really good feeling about this and it already has done wonders for my wife

[mauv]

I had 32 txs of ECT and it did not work. Then another time I had 32 txs again years apart and it did not work. I have major depression. My friend is no- polar and it worked for her. There is some permanent memory loss and I was told it would be temporary. My friend has some permanent memory loss also. If I had a chance to do it again I would choose magnetic therapy over ECT Everyone has there own opinion. I will pray for you.

[Fish99 in reply to mauv]

Thanks Mauv...I had it 24 some odd years ago and it brought me out of a major low spot. I don't know why I'm nervous about it because it's painless

[mauv]

I will pray that it works for you.

[Fish99 in reply to mauv]

Thank you so much

[Pearl67]

So sorry you are having a rough time. I know someone who did ECT off and on as needed over her lifetime and it saved her life! She was vocal about it and it was the only thing to break her depression! She was a beautiful soul and lived to 94! She was active in her community and a real go getter. She used ECT to keep her going😍 I send prayers and all good things your way!

[Fish99 in reply to Pearl67]

Thank you Pearl....it has worked wonders for my wife over the last few years too......I think it will work for me and I thank you so much for your prayers......that means a lot to me

[car103]

Above someone mentioned the magnets which is TMS. There is another thing out the: Ketomine Infusions. I had ECT close to 35yrs ago. It is much better now. You weigh the pros and cons and do what is best for you. Feel better soon .

[Fish99 in reply to car103]

Thank you for the support....my first recent etc is tomorrow so I'm kinda nervous but I know it's no huge deal to get it done.....it's just that it's still called surgery and it's far from it......I had ect 24 years ago and you're right....it's come a long way

[TeddyBear3]

How did it go? I am hoping it went well

[Fish99 in reply to TeddyBear3]

It went ok...doctor said it will be 8-10 treatments before I notice a lot....I'll keep you up to date as I'm improving.....and I believe I will improve

[TeddyBear3]

I'm sure it will go well.

[Fish99 in reply to TeddyBear3]

I'm getting a little braver as I go along with the treatments. Thanks TeddyBear

[TeddyBear3]

I am glad to hear that! I'm sure the treatments will go well.