ECT Tomorrow

[Woolybluecurl]

Hi Everyone....well, after much contemplation, anxiety, reading, talking, worrying, and everything else that goes into a decision this big, I'm scheduled for my first ECT tomorrow morning. I wish I could say I'm going into this with confidence and hopefulness, but it's mostly that I've tried everything else (years of therapy, TMS, ketamine, a variety of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications, IOP, hospitalization....) and feel backed into a corner. I'm just not getting better and don't know what else to do. I've asked folks on this site for any first-hand experience that might help me with this treatment, and I'm grateful to those who responded. I know everyone's experience is different and there are no guarantees, but I'm moving forward. I'm needing support right now and could really use some encouragement....thanks for being there.

[gajh]

Hello. I would definitely like to offer my support. I am sure this was a difficult decision to make. I wish you the very best of luck. I truly hope it is successful. I am hoping that you will share your experience here with us. We are here for you and you do not have to go through it alone.

[Woolybluecurl in reply to gajh]

Thank you so much for your support!

[gajh in reply to Woolybluecurl]

You are so welcome. I would love to hear an update tomorrow if you are up for it.

[LifeIsThePitts]

Good luck tomorrow. I will be thinking about you. I've done TMS and ketamine infusions, too. TMS continues to yield positive results for me. I've paid for ongoing TMS maintenance treatments out of pocket monthly since April '22 and completed 2 full 36 round series. ECT was the next option if I didn't respond to TMS.

Please let us know how your results went and what the treatment was like. I've read about ECT but haven't spoken with someone that just recently went through the experience.

This is valuable treatment information for everyone here looking for alternative medical options. I truly hope this gives you the relief you're seeking ❤️🙏

[Woolybluecurl in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

Thank you so much....yes, I will share my experience. Hoping it's a good one!

[LoveforAll41]

Hi Woolybluecurl, I am all for trying everything. I think it makes sense that you wouldn't feel hopeful after you have tried so much. I hope that everything goes well!☮️

[Woolybluecurl in reply to LoveforAll41]

Thank you so much for your support and understanding....

[Agora1]

Dear Woolybluecurl....you will be okay. ECT today can be a miracle worker for you.

Work with it and not against it. Allow your mind to take in the benefits.

Wishing you well. As gajh said, please give us an update tomorrow. It's going to be

okay. My thoughts are with you dear. xx

[Woolybluecurl]

Thank you so much

[Woolybluecurl]

Thank you so much for your support....I'll try to post as I go along....not sure what to expect, so we'll see how it goes. I don't know what to ask for as far as supporting me...I guess just letting me know you're there!

[Amiwrong]

whatever the outcome, I think it’s really great that you keep trying in order to keep moving forward. Life is short and this is inspiring. So glad you are sharing this on here 🤗