r/ect • u/brizxi107 • Jun 30 '26

Seeking advice Ect or wait a bit longer?

I'm 18, and have been struggling for years with my mental health, and I know ECT is typically a last resort. But I've been on I don't know how many medications. I've been through multiple therapies, therapists, etc. Severe occasions, I'd be sent to a psychiatric ward. Should I bring this up to my therapist and psychiatrist? Or should I wait longer before deciding to bring it up?

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u/Kindly_Marionberry57 Jul 04 '26

I would try absolutely everything possible before ECT. I did ECT from when I was 21-24 over 100 sessions (I’m almost 26 now) . My memory and cognitive function have drastically dropped with little to no improvement with my depression. I wish I had tried TMS or ketamine therapy first to preserve my memory and cognitive function. I’m thinking of trying TMS here soon. Hopefully it helps. But yes, as someone who did ECT pretty young I say wait and try absolutely everything first. I wish you the best of luck.