There are so many things I wish I had known before having ECT. The following are the focus of this episode:
 
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 <li>Like how my doctors would treat me after being disabled by the procedure</li>
 <li>The &quot;new and improved&quot; safety measures aren&#39;t as effective as advertised</li>
 <li>ECT&#39;s lasting impact on how the brain processes vision</li>
 <li>That ECT doctors don&#39;t know much about electricity or what it does to the human body</li>
 <li>Some people will experience serious disabling conditions from the electricity used to cause a seizure </li>
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citations and resources <a href="https://lifeafterect.com/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-having-ect-electroconvulsive-therapy-2/">⁠5 Things I wish I knew before having ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) </a>

Five things I wish I knew before having ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) audio

The Life After ECT podcast explores the often-overlooked realities of Electroconvulsive Therapy. Hosted by Anna, who experienced psychiatric treatment in childhood and ECT as a teen, the show examines life after treatment through first-hand perspectives, recovery experiences, and patient advocacy. 

Topics include long-term effects, informed consent, and the challenges of recovery. For those considering ECT, recovering from it, or supporting someone you love, this podcast offers real conversations about what comes after. 

For informational purposes only.