I have had many series of ECT over the years and it has saved my life more than once. I was fortunate to not experience the memory loss and if suicidal or severly depressed I would do it again in a second. However, everyone is different. When nothing else is working it is my "go to" treatment. I think even if I had mild memory loss, esp if it returned with in a few weeks like it does for many, I would still use them because the only other option for me at that point is to end it all and eCT is a better option for that for me. Best of luck!!

thanks ronelle for sharing your story! It means a lot to me!wonder what they mean with pre existing problem? My memory used to be so good! Am in my late forties and hear a lot of women struggling with their memory. But my memory loss after ECT was so bad,,I had to ask my brother wether I went to my fathers funeral, cannot even remember being there at all! Wish you lots of love and a big hug.!!!!

I had the same treatment. My mood improved. I have extreme long term memory loss. Wondering if there is a way to get those memories back.

I had ECT treatments for 10 years (2000-2010). Treatments started three times a week then were tapered to twice a week, once a week, once a month etc. I did not count my number of treatment sessions but I am sure I am close to 50 if not a few more. My ECT doctor tried to alternate placement of electrodes to hopefully lessen the impact on memory. Even so my short term and long term memory was greatly affected. I have adjusted to the memory loss. It still can be annoying and embarrassing at times but ECT saved my life.

Your doctor sounds like he was covering his derrière.