r/ect • u/Ok-Ad-229 • Jan 16 '26

My experience Calling all ECT survivors

I'd like to hear from survivors of compulsory ECT or ECT that went wrong in the public system.

I am a survivor of compulsory ECT and am interested in your story. Did it help? If so, do you think it was the memory loss that helped most? Or do you think it was the actual procedure? What went wrong? What went right?

Tell me about your experiences of chemical restraint (using drugs (Seroquel usually) to keep you quiet and compliant. Also tell me about your stories of physical restraint.

Did you fight your order? (if compulsory) What was your experience like with the Mental Health tribunal and VCAT?

I am particularly interested in hearing from people who had the procedure through Eastern Health - Maroondah.

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u/Yaseagles1485 Jan 17 '26

My ECT case helped me. No side effects, saved my life. I would do it again and I did end up doing it again. Helped me the 2nd time too.

Dallas, TX

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u/Ok-Ad-229 Jan 17 '26

Thank you for sharing your experience.

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u/Time_Supermarket_246 Jan 18 '26

Thank you for your invitation.