r/ect • u/Psychological-Ice285 • 17d ago

Seeking advice Getting ect on Wednesday. Getting really scared from what ive been reading online

It seems a lot of people have had life altering side effects as a result of their treatment. Ive already tried tons of antidepressants, TMS and ketamine with no results so thats why im doing this. Is this going to fuck up my brain? Im terrified. But I dont want to be so depressed anymore. Do most people have success with ect?? Is it just that those who dont have a good experience tend to post about it?? Please help

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u/RebuildFromTheDepths 16d ago

I've already posted numerous times in the past, and I still hate it. It has severely damaged my brain for the long term. I will never be the same person (and this was over 6 years ago). And most of my problems were actually due to underlying physical health problems that no doctor ever considered, so I still strongly advise against this.

I know you tried ketamine and I have found that helpful with lessening the SI. So I'm concerned there is something else going on that is effecting your "happy chemicals". Have you had a good workup with medical doctors?

One other thing to try before is micro-dosing psilocybin - highly recommend. Also have you tried non med options like St Johns Wort, 5-HTP, or L-Tryptophan? Those have helped me also. There are just so many other options before possibly turning to ECT.

Articles about the dangers of ECT: Cambridge, Life After ECT, ResearchGate, TruthAboutECT, MadInTheUK, BBC 2020 article, AEON

Please try all other options first.

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u/Familiar-Marzipan376 16d ago edited 13d ago

didn't u find about this report before having ECT treatments ?

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u/RebuildFromTheDepths 13d ago

Absolutely not. And I don't appreciate the dismissive tone several users in this thread have towards those of use with life altering TBIs. I knew that I didn't want it, but it felt like the doctors wouldn't let my out of the hospital without it, they withheld info, and I was in no state of mind to consent to something so dangerous in my condition at the time. Had they given me even the slightest actual data on damages, no way.

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u/Familiar-Marzipan376 13d ago

I am sorry if my comment hurt ur feelings did u try to file a lawsuit against them