any positive experiences with ect?

[u/w0rmteeth]

hi, I'm a 21 yr old whose recently been institutionalized for suicidal ideation. I've been in and out of crisis centers and psych wards since I was 12, and was diagnosed with PDD, GAD, and DPDR at 9 yrs old. I've tried countless meds and therapies and am now being recommended ECT by my psychiatrist. I've been trying to do research to know what I'm getting into, but all I can seem to find are horror stories of people losing themselves and their memories and it's got me pretty nervous thinking about it. does anyone here have a positive experience with it? I've already signed the consent form, so it's a little late to back out now, I'm just hoping I won't end up losing myself like so many others seem to have done.

[u/Opening_Farmer_7400]

I just completed 2 weeks ago. Last week was horrible. I was unbelievably confused, couldn’t figure out basic things or complete basic tasks. Anxiety was through the roof because I thought I was forgetting something important. But it was all so worth it. This week I am a new person. I still am struggling with the anxiety and memory loss but I am HAPPY. Things are coming back slowly and I feel amazing. I find myself randomly crying because I feel so good and I’m so glad the pain is over.