>>13846294This is probably the best information you'll get here. Don't feel bad about ECT. It works as a tool of symptomatic relief. It isn't a cure for your brain problems because those are coming from your digestive tract in a form of toxic gut dysbiosis. It is a complex topic but rewarding to figure out.
Our brains will actually perform beneficial electric shocks to reduce toxic buildup on their own. We call this "a seizure". We induce this same survival mechanism with ECT and it does show marked improvement in symptoms for a short period. It's basically destroying all the buildup that is blocking dopamine receptors etc.
If you want a long term solution for your depression or mental health, look into a gut flora protocol like GAPS to reintroduce the proper bacteria into your guts. With proper fasting and gut healing foods you can re-populate your guts with bacteria that create beneficial by-products and not toxic metabolites that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
Don't be scared of ECT just know it's not a permanent solution. It's temporarily effective and you can make the results permanent by fixing the problem at the source. God Bless.
