A member asked:

I have gotten very good advice from you. but i still don't know what to do about shock for my depression. it is so horrible. ?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Depression: You need to see a therapist who will work through the stress of your depression and help you follow medication testament as you recovery and get back to your baseline.

Answered 12/4/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dear Kangaroo: I don't know which doctor this is directed to. Are you referring to electroconvulsive therapy? Although i don't do ECT in my practice, i was trained to do it. It can make a remarkable difference in people's lives when other options have not worked. Nowadays it is painless and safe. Although it wasn't in the oldern days. At most institutions more than one psychiatrist needs to determine that it is.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

ECT: For resistant depression, under trained hands, it is safe and effective.

Answered 10/4/2016

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