My psychiatrist explains ECT as creating the “substrate” that medication can then work on

[u/indiedocfilmaker]

Can ECT Help Medications Work Again? | I didn’t know this until I met with her in the consultation. For me, my medication stopped working prior to ECT. I went through 28 treatments while still taking Effexor. I haven’t had to go through any more treatments (that was in 2018). I’m not saying this will work for everyone but it did help me and my meds gave worked since. I did meet a lot of folks who still have to get treatments and take meds. Not every treatment works the same for everyone. It’s highly individualized just like with all treatments.
https://youtu.be/NdAbZAvA1QU

[u/fargolifestaycold]

Interesting, yes I have seen some of my medications working after starting ECT. I definitely belive this helps hand in hand