Have anyone had positive experiences regarding undergoing ECT for persistent hallucinations? I have tried all the meds, including Clozapine, but with no success. I am thinking about undergoing ECT and I would like to hear people's experiences.
5 years ago this September, I was made to undergo ECT. I have struggled my entire life with suicidality and depression. I was in a depressive psychosis by the time I made it a mental health facility. They told me since I came voluntarily, I could stay so if I agreed to ECT or they could make me involuntary and I would have to do ECT as long as they wanted.
They said it would take weeks before I noticed a difference. I noticed a difference after the very first session. I ended up doing 2 sessions a week for three months. For the first time, my meds actually worked.
I also believe that ECT did something to my addiction issues as I have not craved alcohol and hard drugs since treatment. I am drug and alcohol free, I’d been using and drinking since I was 12.
In the 5 years since ECT, I have flourished for the first time in my life. I am now attending a University. I’m in honors and set for graduate school. I no longer wake up every morning disappointed to be alive. I have a will to live.
Please, I beg of you to please see it through and give it time. ECT is the best thing that ever happened to me.
Im posting here asking for advice. What was your experience with ECT. What would you do if you were in my shoes?
I am diagnosed MDD CPTSD ADHD ASD Panic disorder. Here's the meds I've tried that i remember, each atleast 3-6months at a time at least
Lexapro Lithium
Seroquel
Remeron
Celexa
Zoloft
Prozac
Xanax
Clonazepam
Effexor
Vraylar
Welbutrin
Buspar
Lyrica
Cymbalta
Trazadone
Adderal (for depression as well)
Ketamine (atleast 2 years now) IV, tablets, torches, suppositories, spray
Spravato
I have found the most relief with ketamine but it only helps with my mood for a few hours that day. I'm at the point where I'm passively suicidal every other day vs daily. Is this my life? I really want to try ect but my therapist is scared I try it. My old psychiatrist wanted me to try it.
