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Mental Health Support

Dale in Laurel MD

(774 posts)

4. I haven't had it.

Reply to Not Heidi (Original post)

Sun May 14, 2023, 06:58 PM

May 2023

I have witnessed it, while I was working in a psychiatric hospital a number of years ago, where it was used occasionally for cases that didn't respond to medication.

From what I've seen, you can expect to sleep through it, and to wake up with no particular ill effects. In that respect, like my experience of colonoscopies.

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tomorrow: my first ECT treatment [View all] Not Heidi May 2023 OP

I haven't but it saved my friend's life. femmedem May 2023 #1

That's wonderful nt XanaDUer2 May 2023 #3

That's great to hear. Thank you - and Not Heidi May 2023 #5

In so sorry XanaDUer2 May 2023 #2

Ever since I left the ranks of homeowners, Not Heidi May 2023 #8

I haven't had it. Dale in Laurel MD May 2023 #4

Yeah, it's under anesthesia, Not Heidi May 2023 #9

I hope it all come back for you. Ilsa Jun 2023 #27

My brother has had this treatment cate94 May 2023 #6

I'm not sure why, but I expect several treatments. Not Heidi May 2023 #10

worked well for my dad. He had anxiety and dementia along with thee depression, and.. NoRethugFriends May 2023 #7

That's good to hear. Not Heidi May 2023 #11

Sending hugs and vibes for best possible outcome. Your DU family is here. niyad May 2023 #12

Thank you, niyad Not Heidi May 2023 #17

Worked for my mom's friend's husband. He doing excellent. applegrove May 2023 #13

That's great! n/t Not Heidi May 2023 #18

Not Heidi, my grandmother had it twice. It was back in the 60's. I remember her coming home and not debm55 May 2023 #14

Thank you, Debbie Not Heidi May 2023 #19

Good Luck. I hope it helps you. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E May 2023 #15

Thanks so much! n/t Not Heidi May 2023 #20

How are you? Nt XanaDUer2 May 2023 #16

Ok. Not Heidi May 2023 #21

Let us know how you're doing. BlackSkimmer May 2023 #22

I'm ok. Not Heidi May 2023 #23

I begged for it last time I was in the hospital TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #24

So am I, TB. Not Heidi May 2023 #25

Yeah, my heart function wasn't where they wanted it to be TexasBushwhacker May 2023 #26