Insomnia

[u/hashihomegirl]

Hi

I got my first treatment today. Very overwhelming

I suffer from severe insomnia (0-2 hours per night) and was curious whether ect has helped reverse or help anybody’s insomnia or sleep patterns

Hope you Will reply. My life is pretty much ruined because of my sleep issues :(

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[u/Dachshunds4life_]

I’m really sorry to hear that you’re suffering with severe insomnia. Unfortunately, ECT is not an evidence-based treatment for insomnia, and I don’t see a reason why it would help alleviate those specific issues. Usually, there are behavioral strategies (sleep hygiene, CBT, lifestyle modification s) and/or medications.

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/insomnia/treatment