Mental illness treatment

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Hi I m patient of mental illness from last few year I got lots of medication but didn't help me at all so I want go for ECT therapy can u tell me is it safe for me and is there and side effects ?

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Dr. Harshant Upadhyaya (PhD) Clinical Psychologist 21 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harshant Upadhyaya (PhD)

Clinical Psychologist 21 yrs exp Mumbai

You came go for ECT if your Psychitrist suggests so. Before ECT you will be explained about it's process. If it's required don't be scared. If it's not required don't have to go for it.

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