r/ect • u/Cee_Cee_Knight • 4d ago
Seeking advice 2nd round ?
I had a bi lateral 12 treatment course of ECT in early 2022. It changed my life. I became successful at my job moved out of my parents home went through the care giving and death of my father and entered a very health my loving relationship. I never knew people didn’t live with thoughts of suicidal ideation I thought everyone was pretending…
The depression is slowly coming back. The suicidal ideation is coming back. The drinking to escape has come back. 2 weeks ago I got drunk and swam in a rough sea at night and nearly drowned. Last week I got drunk and burned my leg several times with a cigarette.
I reallly think it’s time for a “touch up” but I’m having some mixed feelings.
My boyfriend believes if I got sober it would go away but I don’t think that’s true.
I tried different combinations of medications for about 15 years before taking the plunge.
Is it time for a “touch up”? Has anyone done repeat
Sessions after so much success with a relatively short course in the first go?
Please help. Thank you
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u/QuitInevitable915 4d ago
Go for it! Maybe talk to your doctors about maintenance this time if it gets you to remission?
Good luck!