Hey Anons, I'm going to undergo ECT/EST to treat my depression.

>>17448206

Probably won't make much of a difference unless you first address the cause of your depression, rather than just the symptoms. If you go through ECT and, best case scenario, it cures you of all your symptoms, the underlying cause of your depression will still be there and it'll just come back. This is also one reason why antidepressents don't work on most people. While they might suppress some symptoms of depression, the cause of the depression will still be there.

We tend to have this paradigm where people think they can just take a pill for their mental disorders. Depression doesn't typically work that way. While I know nothing about your situation nor am I in a position to offer you any advise over the internet, I would recommend a seeing good cognitive behavioral therapist if you really want to do something about your depression.

>>17448206
My father went through it, he is still an insufferable cunt.

>>17448233
Thank you for the feedback, Anon, I really do appreciate it.

>Probably won't make much of a difference unless you first address the cause of your depression, rather than just the symptoms.

Yeah, I figured as much. I was banking on ECT as a last resort.

> I would recommend a seeing good cognitive behavioral therapist

Have done that but I haven't gotten much improvement from it. If ECT doesn't work, I'll this route again with a couple of different doctors.

I've seen a case of ECT working, but it was a very extreme case.

I can't say I'd recommend it, but if all other options are exhausted, go for it.