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Ect has been successful in the past to treat my mdd. each was severe. i'm beginning to have a episode can i do ect now or have to wait for severe?

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Answer with question: Have you tried antidepressant medication? If you have and did not help. go ahead and have preferable unilateral ECT to prevent worsening depression.

Answered 9/28/2016

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