I have ECT a couple of times a year and honestly it has saved my life. However, when I saw my doctor this week he said if the FDA approves the ketamine treatment he would like to try it in place of the eCT next time I need it. I have no idea how it works but it does give m hope they are still working on things that will help.

I'm on ketamine for pain treatment but I'm hoping the Canadian government will approve this treatment cause I'm fed up of all these pills I'm taking everyday.

I know your pain.

ECT therapy is serious! They shock your brain and its been ban from many states. I have hade quite a few treatments and I have lost a lot of memories and forget a lot of things that I never thought would leave my mind. I know it has helped some but everyone's brain is different and I think that's why some get great results and others like myself feel that treatment caused my depression and anxiety to to skyrocket... its scary when you forget everything about the most beautiful speacial day of your life! I still hate myself for thinking ECT would help me because it only made me 100 times worse! Please research it before you commit to a procedure that can't be reveresed if you lose memories you can't get back! Good luck i hope you find what's best for you! :)

I have been doing a lot of research on the Ketamine and Psilocybin! I have spoke to my Dr. about it for the past few months because all the meds I take don't do a thing. I also have had ECT treatment without any progress that helped me in any way. My Dr. is very interested in this new treatment and is trying to get my insurance to approve the cost! There is a Ketamine treatment center all over the US in most states now. It has really skyrocketed of in the past year ! I am waiting to see if my Doc can get insurance to pay for treatments due to fact that I am drug resistant to depression and anxiety meds. I take them but they have not helped me. I really have hope in this new treatment! I will pay out of pocket of pocket if insurance refuses. I finally feel hope for first time in a long time? I have a really good feeling about this!