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lonelyandlost
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ECT is a treatment for a small number of severe mental illnesses. It was originally developed in the 1930s and was used widely during the 1950s and 1960s for a variety of conditions. It is now clear that ECT should only be used in a smaller number of more serious conditions.
ECT consists of passing an electrical current through the brain to produce an epileptic fit – hence the name, electro-convulsive. On the face of it, this sounds bizarre. Why should anyone ever have thought that this was a sensible way to treat a mental disorder? The idea developed from the observation that, in the days before there was any kind of effective medication, some people with depression or schizophrenia, and who also had epilepsy, seemed to feel better after having a fit. Research suggests that the effect is due to the fit rather than the electrical current.
Has anyone had this and id it help?
what are your thoughts on it?
My dr once mentioned it to me and she knew in all terms that I didn't want it. My sister had it a couple of years ago and he said it helped her, but I don;t think it helped her, but saying that I aren't her so who knows
ECT consists of passing an electrical current through the brain to produce an epileptic fit – hence the name, electro-convulsive. On the face of it, this sounds bizarre. Why should anyone ever have thought that this was a sensible way to treat a mental disorder? The idea developed from the observation that, in the days before there was any kind of effective medication, some people with depression or schizophrenia, and who also had epilepsy, seemed to feel better after having a fit. Research suggests that the effect is due to the fit rather than the electrical current.
Has anyone had this and id it help?
what are your thoughts on it?
My dr once mentioned it to me and she knew in all terms that I didn't want it. My sister had it a couple of years ago and he said it helped her, but I don;t think it helped her, but saying that I aren't her so who knows