#electro convulsive therapy

[auntbibby]

me: sees Hound TGirls gettin horny over the prospect of gettin lobotomies

me: ...

me: "hey umm i had electro convulsive therapy roughly 40 times in 2018-2019, and while i was inbetween sessions my egg cracked becuz the treatment brought back forgotten memories of body dysphoria from my childhood. is that hot???? does that turn u ladies on????? am i cool now?????"

me: ...

me: "oh & btw DONT get electro convulsive therapy it fuckin sucks"

[myectjourney]

It can get better!

I know that sounds cliche but I know from experience that sometimes you literally CAN'T believe that when it's told to you when you are deep into depression.

So let me tell you, as someone who has struggled to the point ECT was the only option left, in hopes that maybe that fact will make you listen, if only just a little: IT. CAN. GET. BETTER.

You hear me?

It CAN get better.

I'm not going to tell you that everything will be cured and life will magically get better. I won't be that person. But there are ways for it to get easier that isn't dying because don't I know how it feels to be in the position where death seems like the only option left.

If you are on the fence about ECT and you are reading this blog, if any of what I just said hits home, please...go for it if you can...do ECT. I know it seems super scary but it really isn't as bad as the media has portrayed it. It's really working for me and this is the best I've ever felt in my whole life. I have major depressive disorder, PTSD, anxiety disorder, BPD, and depersonalization-derealization disorder. I never saw the light at the end of the tunnel until NOW.

If any of you have questions, fears about the procedure, etc. please feel free to message me! I made this blog for a reason; to keep people informed, document my experience and help break the stigma surrounding ECT.

I love you all and I hope that you read this and feel not so alone. ♡

[myectjourney]

ECT schedule update #2:

I have talked to one of my ECT doctors and she wants me to reduce my procedures even more slowly to be on the safer side (we don't want my depression coming back full swing and reversing all our progress).

So instead of going from once a week to once a month, I will be going from once a week for 4 weeks to once every 2 weeks for a few weeks (undetermined for how long exactly) to once a month.

I will update the blog when I know more details!

[myectjourney]

ECT schedule update:

For those of you who didn’t get a chance to read my last post, I will be getting maintenance treatments for awhile so I don’t relapse in symptoms.

I go down to 2 treatments next week, then 1 treatment a week for 4 weeks and then ONCE A MONTH.

So far so good! I just want to make sure I stay this way. :)

[myectjourney]

CBS News “60 Minutes” segment on ECT

CBS News did a “60 Minutes” segment on Electro-convulsive Therapy last night!

It’s pretty accurate and I highly recommend checking out the video or reading the transcript.

Here’s the link:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ect-is-shock-therapy-making-a-comeback/

They did a really nice job at keeping it accurate and doing their best to actually break the stigma surrounding ECT which I found really refreshing and nice.

Check it out!

[dlktech24]

Electro convulsive therapy in chennai

Offering advanced care, Psychiatrylifeskills in Chennai provides Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for individuals with severe mental health conditions. This proven treatment option is used when other therapies have not been effective, targeting conditions like severe depression and bipolar disorder. ECT at Psychiatrylifeskills is administered under careful medical supervision to ensure safety and optimal results. With a compassionate approach, the clinic helps patients understand the process and benefits of Electroconvulsive Therapy. Each treatment is personalized, aiming for significant improvement in mental well-being. Trust Psychiatrylifeskills in Chennai for professional, effective Electroconvulsive Therapy.

[eggs-before-flowers]

Going through ECT makes you forget lots of things. I forgot that Carrie Fisher had died and just found out a few minutes ago. Wow. My heart is crushed.

[the-deep-end]