Electroconvulsive Therapy
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What is Electroconvulsive Therapy?
Electroconvulsive therapy is a treatment for depression that uses electricity to induce a seizure.
Alternative Names:
Shock treatment; ECT
Posts on Electroconvulsive Therapy (108)
What Meds are Left? - Bipolar Disorder Community
- May 20, 2008
A friend is currently receiving ECT (2nd treatment) but 'heard' something about another tre...
Has anyone had treatment? If so, what's your feelings about it?
I am considering ECT and am wondering what are the risks of permanently losing some memory....
i have been severely depressed for a considerable length of time and lost a severe amount o...
"Dr. Alice" writes:
>You obviously have an axe to grind about ECT, however you are not...
My mother was admitted to the Mental Health Unit of a local hospital two weeks ago. She su...
As long as professionals here are recommending we read journal articles for the "latest" on...
Can ECT be done if a patient is on Wellbutrin? I understand that Wellbutrin can cause seiz...
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The treatment this morning, as with the others, went very well. With the exception of ...
The treatment this morning came off with no problem. As usual the doctor providing the...
I just confirmed that my 7th session will occur tomorrow morning at 7AM. I need to be ...
