I've had ECT because no medications worked, but ECT did. I felt like it jump-started me into recovery making that possible. It was slow-going but I made progress. It's worth considering this option.

I would probably get a few different opinions from several doctors. I know it has a lot of risks as my friend’s ex husband went through this and experienced strokes apparently from it…but I’m no doctor. I keep reading about the brain scan that seems to be effective for people. TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is an FDA-approved treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the root cause of depression. It’s supposed to be safe, effective, and covered by some insurance. Although the last time I checked my Medicaid wouldn’t cover it but that was several years ago so it may have changed since then…

I also was resistant to antidepressants up until the point that I had ECT. It worked for me, and I do think at this point that it might be worth it for you to look into it.

I’m seriously considering it because I think I realized I’m resistant to all the antidepressants I’ve tried. I also feel, however, like a warrior when it comes to my mental problems. I’m just not willing to give up, at least not yet. I have four beautiful children and three beautiful grandchildren, and I want more than anything for them to know me, like me and want to be around me. To achieve this, I do wonder if electric shock therapy is an option

I forgot to tell you that I have considered ECT myself. I wonder what the benefits are and what the side effects are. It seems like such an antique of a treatment. I don’t know what to think about it.