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Members shared their personal experiences with ECT in response to a question about its effects on memory and depression relief, with a wide... Read more

Members shared their personal experiences with ECT in response to a question about its effects on memory and depression relief, with a wide range of outcomes reported. Several members described significant memory loss as a major side effect, including losing memories of vacations, family milestones, and everyday recall, while others noted some memories eventually returned. A recurring theme was that ECT did provide some relief from depression and suicidal thoughts for many, though results varied and some found it did not help or made things worse.