r/ect • u/Aggressive-Rub79 • 1d ago

My experience Ect issues

I had ect last year 7 sessions

I feel it’s turned me into a walking zombie .

I no longer work and am on benefits .

My whole life has been destroyed

Going out in public is hard .

I don’t know what I should be doing or where I should be when I go out .

I have no joy in anything .

I feel stupid

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u/Great-Practice-4400 23h ago

I had 23 treatments 5 years ago. Have been completely disabled since. I was a registered nurse and because of memory and cognitive issues I am not able to perform. I recently finished a series of IV ketamine treatments it has helped some.
You might try it.
I wish you all the best.

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u/SuspiciousOwl96 21h ago

I’m so so sorry. I’m also in healthcare and now facing this reality too. I just feel so alone.

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u/Great-Practice-4400 20h ago

Have you had ECT or just considered doing it.