Andy Luff faced significant challenges following the trauma of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and its impact on his memory and identity. Despite this, he began to rebuild his life, discovering new strengths and perspectives.
The study explores long-term effects of ECT in seven UK participants. They felt misinformed, noticed memory and cognitive issues, and experienced lasting losses. A lack of follow-up care worsened their struggles, highlighting the need for better support and further research.
Kerry Hodgson lost nearly 20 years of memories due to 307 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments for severe depression. Despite doctors' assurances that the memory loss would be temporary, she still cannot recall significant events like her marriage and her children's milestones.
Theresa had 32 ECT sessions in 1989 and experienced severe memory loss, cognitive problems, and a decline in her quality of life. Her letter to the FDA (Docket #82P-0316) urges the FDA to keep the ECT device at class III.
Kimberley shares thoughts on her journey through 400+ ECT treatments, reflecting on her experience of loss and personal resilience.
My journey from childhood bipolar misdiagnosis to ECT in my teens, and permanent disablity in adulthood.