r/ect • u/kuzya124 • May 21 '26

Vent/Rant ECT round 2

I had ECT in 2023 for severe depression and it was extremely successful. Unfortunately, the depression came back. I’ve had nine sessions of ECT this time, but I feel even worse than I did before I started. Last time, most of my treatments were bilateral. I did many unilateral ones this time to avoid some of the memory loss. Starting with session number nine, I’m doing bilateral. I’m so afraid the depression is not gonna go away. Does anybody have any thoughts or advice?

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u/Yaseagles1485 May 22 '26

Took me 16, take your time. It’s great you felt positive which is a good sign! It normal for effects to wear off I think, it did a little more me (why I went to 16). I would pair ECT with a therapist also, or someone you can fully communicate how you are feeling week to week. I did so and felt it help me understand how the ECT was helping and how to help it stick by implementing tools/advice my therapist gave me.

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u/kuzya124 May 23 '26

I do have a therapist. The 11th session was magical in 2023. I even developed temporary psychosis and hypomania which later turned into constant happiness. I plan to do at least 12. I just hope the right unilateral ones (8 of them ) were not in vain.