would electroconvulsive therapy have any chance of ruining my artistic talent?

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Has anyone ever done electroconvulsive therapy and retained memory?

Answer 1

Maybe: We don't really do this much anymore, it has been replaced by vagal nerve stimulation, which is safer. ECT can affect memory and other higher brain functions

Answer 2

Yes: Can be very effective for depression, but it is of course a fairly drastic measure with adverse effects.

Answer 3

Electroconvulsive : When a person with major depressive disorder does not have an improvement in mood, despite trying conventional antidepressants under a psychiatrist's supervision, electroconvulsant shock therapy may be beneficial. Before trying it, asked your doctor to explain all of the postential short and long term effects.

Answer 4

Yes: Every physician takes an oath: "first, do no harm". Ect is traditionally reserved for the most severe and intractable forms of psychiatric illness and is most effective in treating depression. Patients with certain medical conditions are excluded (including heart problems among others) and every patient is given informed consent where the benefits and risks of treatment are explained.

Answer 5

ECT: Ect is done today in an ethical and safe manner. It received a "bad name" in the past through movies and the way it may have been done decades ago. It is effective and a good option.

Answer 6

Electroshock: The straightforward answer is the ethics of a physician dictates that you choose the best and most appropriate therapy , to the best of your knowledge, to treat your patient. You first "do no harm."i.

Answer 7

Positive & Negative: Ect is reserved for the most severe cases. ~ 60% will go into remission, ~20% will respond some, & ~20% will not improve. 50% will relapse in 6mos. Most common immediate side effect is headache. Memory impairment is the most serious side effect but is mitigated by electrode placement. Right unilateral (RUL) is as effective as traditional bilateral placement, but memory is much less affected.

Answer 8

ECT: Electroconvulsive therapy is used to treat intractable depression. It aims to reset the brain to a more normal state in those areas contributing to depression. After ECT most individuals experience variable degrees and length of memory loss, emotional flattening, and even confusion.

Answer 9

Several risks: Anesthesia carries a risk including allergy and cardiac arrest but no more so than any other procedure. Ect risks include headache, short term disorientation, and memory impairment. This may be mitigated by electrode placement. Right unilateral has very little memory impairment & recovery is quicker. Some degree of memory loss is common with bilateral placement & may be significant.

Answer 10

Yes: Although electroconvulsive therapy is generally performed under general anesthetic, the brain may still be damaged. In fact memory loss is a common side-effect. Other cognitive changes may occur.

Answer 11

Yes -memory loss: In addition to the anesthesia risk, there is risk of memory loss some of which may clear with time, but for a small percentage of patients my actually deteriorate after some early recovery. Since many centers do right-sided memory loss, the spatial memory difficulties can be harder to notice - and many more difficulties are noted on neuropsychological than basic neuro testing. Results vary.

Answer 12

ECT: Some are confusion, memory loss & physical such as nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle spasms, increase heart rate/blood pressure.

Answer 13

There are a few : The most common risks or side effects that could occur with ECT are headache, upset stomach, and muscle aches. Some people may also experience minor memory problems, especially of events or new learning that took place around the time of the treatment (or just after it). These difficulties are usually brief. Etc has been shown to be quite effective in treating severe depression and other symptoms.

Answer 14

ECT: Some are confusion, memory loss & physical such as nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle spasms, increase heart rate/blood pressure.

Answer 15

Depression + more: Ect is the most potent treatment for both bipolar and major depression. Persons with bipolar depression respond more rapidly, requiring about 1/2 as many treatments to completely improve. ~60% of depressed individuals who undergo ECT remit. 50% will relapse in 6mos, though. Ect is used to treat severe psychotic illness but is less effective. There is research into treating Parkinson's with it.

Answer 16

Shock therapy: Electroconvulsive treatment has been shown to help medication resistant depression.

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