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Can ECT erase brain memory permanently?
I want to forget certain incidents happened in my life for past 4 years. These events and memories are triggering suicidal thoughts in me. Can Electro Convulsive therapy help in erasing my memories?
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Chittoor
It won't it cause memory Disturbance only temporary basis, so get properly treated you will be better
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Addiction Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello,
No it won't. ... Better to treat your depression. Visit a psychiatrist and get yourself evaluated.
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