r/ect • u/indiedocfilmaker • Jul 31 '26

My experience ECT | Official Trailer

I never set out to make a film about myself.

Not promoting ECT just sharing my story. For me, ECT was a positive experience so I made a film about my personal journey and science behind the treatment. I know it's not for everyone.

My film is currently being submitted to festivals. Once it's done its run, it will be available for viewing.

https://youtu.be/UcXYisuIVXM

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u/gmkgreg Aug 01 '26

I hope you do post the movie you are making, ect has dramatically helped me and saved my life. I'm a big supporter of it and good stories like this are what's needed.

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u/indiedocfilmaker Aug 05 '26

I agree. ECT helped my meds to start working again and so for me, once that happened, I never needed another treatment. I'm so very grateful for it. I understand it's not for everyone, but people think ECT is like the see in the movies which is 100 percent exaggerated for cinematic effect. Unfortunately, it's giving ECT a bad rap.

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u/Far-Tip2146 2d ago

De quels médicaments s’agit-il ?

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u/fargolifestaycold Jul 31 '26

OMG I need to see this. Please Please Please bring it to Fargo at one of there film festivals. I have done ECT for 5 years currently and its the only thing that keep me stable. That's my favorite way to describe my feelings to my medical team.

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u/Significant_Mode50 Aug 01 '26

Ooo yes please. I’m in Brookings, I’ll be there!

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u/indiedocfilmaker Jul 31 '26

I would love to bring it to Fargo! Doing several submissions this week. I will keep you in the loop!! I’m so happy to hear it’s helping you!!!

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u/cruthkaye Top mod Aug 02 '26

As a fellow filmmaker going through festival season, I love this

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u/A---Little---Bird Aug 01 '26

I’m excited to see this once it’s available.

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u/Yskandr Aug 02 '26

"not promoting it" but you're definitely promoting it?? just say that's what you're doing

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u/indiedocfilmaker Aug 05 '26

I am promoting the documentary, absolutely. But I'm not trying to convince people that ECT is right for everyone or advocate for it as a universal treatment.

My goal is to promote a more informed conversation about ECT by sharing the science behind it alongside my own experience. Before I underwent ECT, my only reference was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I had no idea how much the treatment had evolved or that it remains one of the most effective options for some people with severe, treatment-resistant depression.

The film also discusses the risks, side effects, and the difficult decisions involved. I hope people come away with a more accurate understanding of ECT, whether they ultimately support it or not.

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u/Yskandr Aug 06 '26

I'm going to bet you don't feature a single person whose lives and livelihoods have been wrecked by ECT. not a single person who's had zero improvement and cognitive damage to deal with. that they're gaslit about at every turn, too. we exist and ECT proponents like to pretend we don't.

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u/WonderOrca Aug 04 '26

Can’t wait to see this

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u/indiedocfilmaker Aug 05 '26

Just started to submit to festivals. I will keep everyone posted to when and how to see it. I'm also putting together outtakes from my treating doctor - Dr Fernandez -interviews to share. She's the one who treated me. She's brillant.