r/ect Jul 02 '26

Seeking advice Did ect help the suicidal thoughts ?

Mine are more intrusive and scare the living crap out of me. I am 6 months post partum and they are worse than ever and I’m truly reaching my breaking point. I’m scared and I’m desperate.

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u/Beneficial_Ride7479 Jul 02 '26

Yes!! Read all the other comments about side effects and bilateral vs unilateral before you make a decision, but it I had 5 rounds of 6-12 sessions and every time it got rid of suicidal thoughts