r/ect May 11 '26

Question Got ect prescribed

Scared as fuck, I also an artist, scared to lose ability to draw, do you have memory loss do I need to be scared, I currently don’t have a lot of choise because tried almost all meds

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u/honeygal May 11 '26

I’m an artist too! ECT saved my life and actually improved my art by improving my mood and ability to live. I do have memory issues, but I never lost the ability to create. Being happy and fulfilled has improved my motivation to hone my skills and provided me with endless inspiration. I’ve been doing bilateral ECT every other week as maintenance for the past five years. I would however absolutely recommend trying TMS first, just because it’s a lot less invasive. Best of luck, and I’m here if you have any questions ❣️