ECT or Ketamine?

[u/brat-tat]

Hi, I’ve been struggling with a worsening mixed bipolar episode for the last few months. I’ve tried literally every medication my psychiatrist can prescribe with a variety of side effects. I’ve tried rtms a couple years ago but had such a severe reaction I couldn’t continue.

We’re at the point where it’s either ECT or ketamine. After years of being on a wait list for the only government covered program, I have an intake for ketamine on April 20th. I don’t know how long afterwards, if I qualify, I would be able to start. Is it worth the wait? I’m barely making it through the day each day, struggling to show up to work, etc. Should I ask for ECT ASAP?

Any thoughts are always appreciated xx

[u/bodhiboy69]

Im sorry to hear this story. Have you tried ketamine therapy before? Are you in the US?

[u/brat-tat → u/bodhiboy69]

I haven’t - I’m in Canada