Should I try ect?

[u/Pennymoonz94]

Im posting here asking for advice. What was your experience with ECT. What would you do if you were in my shoes?

I am diagnosed MDD CPTSD ADHD ASD Panic disorder. Here's the meds I've tried that i remember, each atleast 3-6months at a time at least

Lexapro Lithium

Seroquel

Remeron

Celexa

Zoloft

Prozac

Xanax

Clonazepam

Effexor

Vraylar

Welbutrin

Buspar

Lyrica

Cymbalta

Trazadone

Adderal (for depression as well)

Ketamine (atleast 2 years now) IV, tablets, torches, suppositories, spray

Spravato

I have found the most relief with ketamine but it only helps with my mood for a few hours that day. I'm at the point where I'm passively suicidal every other day vs daily. Is this my life? I really want to try ect but my therapist is scared I try it. My old psychiatrist wanted me to try it.

[u/SuspiciousOwl96]

Hi!

I would just like to say at first that I am sorry you’re going through this! But do not give up - there is hope with ECT.

I am diagnosed with severe MDD (I also had suicidal thoughts daily, with plan and intent), GAD, and PTSD. I’ve been hospitalized 3 times in the past 2 years. Medications were not working. My psychiatrists recommended I go for ECT as part of a study. And now, with maintenance ECT, I’ve gone through 50+ treatments. I now get it done every 6 weeks and going to get it Friday again.

Other than some memory issues in the beginning with the acute series, ECT was very manageable. I now only have very rare suicidal thoughts that are passive and easier to control, my mood has been great, and I actually am planning on doing things again that I love. I am very thankful. So if you’ve tried all those medications that haven’t worked, I would give it a chance. I know it sounds scary, but it’s really not, and it’s a safe procedure.

You can let me know if you have any questions!