Originally Posted by scrambled

Don't do it. I realize some people benefit from ECT, but it can also cause brain damage. I know from first hand experience. Many of the actual side effects of ECT are identical to the symptoms of someone with TBI.

It's also important to know that you are at much higher risk of the ECT causing cognitive problems if you already struggle with any cognitive issues. The research shows this is a huge risk factor.

You also have to look at how effective ECT will really be. They say that it works for 80% of people. However, that is only true for the first 6 weeks after ECT. After that, the % of people it helps drops dramatically. I would have never taken the risk if I'd known it might only work for 6 weeks.

If you decide that ECT is your only option, there are things you can do to lower the chance of side effects. Let me know if that's information you'd like to have.