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Doctors suggested me ect can I go for it
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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Ms. Hema Sampath
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
I suggest you to consult a psychologist.
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Dr. Arjit Gaurav
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12 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
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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