Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) continues to provoke arguments. For some it represents little more than a haphazard and degrading technique not fit to be termed a treatment. For others it represents an alternative and highly effective treatment that does not deserve the bad press it someti...
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Great Article
bipolarpastor
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 11:46 AM -
Only As A Last Ditch
rar1951
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 05:32 PMJerry, 9/17/08
I share your ambivalence. Seeing the tremendous change afterward can be very persuasive. Unfortunately the effects are short-term, requiring 'booster treatments'. Also, you forgot to mention autopsy reports of small burn holes in the brain tissue for frequently treated patients. How can one not have memory loss. Therefore I can only conclude that this must be a 'last ditch treatment' in the advent that no other treatment is successful. rar1951
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I have been through a number of ECT treatments and each time my condition was improved dramatically. Eventhough I have experienced some significant memory loss (both long-term and short-term), I can honestly say that it was a good experience. The procedure was simple and professionally conducted, and there was no pain. Although I would recommend not taking the decision lightly, it is nothing to fear. I am an advocate.