Anyone had ECT?

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My Dr says we are getting close to being out of options. I have been on just about all the antidepressants and quite a few off-label attempts. The only person I know who's had ECT lost about 15 years worth of memories from it and still barely functions. My Dr says it's more "targeted" now, but I still like to hear from someone who's had it in the last 10 years.

I have not had 'ECT', nor, do I have depression (apart from the occasional bout with situational depression). I have PTSD, Social Anxiety Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and, thought I would mention electroencephalography (EEG) therapy, in case you are unaware of this treatment. It, effectively, eliminates a range of symptoms I have experienced, and I have read a few articles, that have mentioned it's effectiveness for the treatment of depression. Much success to you...

Sorry , I haven't had it but always thought it was what I needed ( mind you I'm the type of person who thinks about trepanning when I have headache episodes ).
I know ECT is not where it was decades ago and there is still controversy about it but that might just be the media?? .