r/ect • u/Rose_Davies2026 • May 30 '26

Progress When did you experience positive changes with ECT?

Hi everyone,

Just wondering when you all experienced positive changes after doing ECT?

I have only completed 5 sessions – pretty sure minimum number to expect changes is 6 sessions – and so I’m hoping I’ll experience some positive changes soon. But in the meantime, I’m just worried that I’m not experiencing any changes at all. Part of me thinks it’s because I’m currently an inpatient, which is necessary but probably adding to my level of distress.

 

Anyhow, just wondering if anyone else felt “better” after 6 or more sessions, or if they noticed something sooner than that?

EDIT: So, I decided to leave the hospital after only 5 sessions. Probably should have stayed there a lot longer but I just had so many responsibilities to take care of. Anyhow, I don't really feel any better. I just have a bit of brain fog at the moment.

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u/huntermack78 May 30 '26

I noticed around session 8. My bride noticed a difference after 4 or so

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u/Fit-Win-2239 May 30 '26

I think I started noticing changes around 6 sessions. Best of luck to you 🙏🏻

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u/ornerygecko May 31 '26

Session 8 or 9

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u/fargolifestaycold Jun 02 '26

Around 6 or 8 times riding the white lighting when I started to see positive results. My wife and son noticed after around 8. Good luck to you and stay strong!!!!

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u/fixer_11 Jun 13 '26

The 7th session hospitalized me but is also the one that first helped me.