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Doctors suggested me ect can I go for it

2018-06-12 15:09:40
I'm facing mental illness I'm using medications for last two months so doctors suggested me to go for ect electro convulsiveness therapy Please suggest me can I go for it as I heard that ect has many side effects
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Hi. This is Dr Kishore I think a doctor is a qualified person to treat you and does everything in the best interest of you. If you are suggested ECT by a psychiatrist, I think that might be a good treatment option for you. Currently modified ECT is being used which minimises the side effects. ECT is being portrayed in a bad manner in media and movies leading to many misconceptions .
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Answered2018-06-12 15:56:15

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I suggest you to consult a psychologist.

Answered2018-06-13 07:26:41

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Only headaches,muscle pain n little bit memoryloss (NOT PERMANENT WILL GET BACK AFTER 1 WEEK OF ECT) Not like u have in films/media Plz search Google video for modified ECT

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