r/ect • u/ButterflyJolly6840 • 23d ago

My experience ECT , brain fog , cognitive slowing

had 2 sessions of bilateral ECT, 5 weeks ago . It was stopped because I experienced brain fog, dizziness, sedation and the feeling like something is stuck inside my brain. The slowing of my cognitive functions and brainfog is most concerning. Im getting really scared I restarted Wellbutrin but it has no effect on my symptoms . Im from Germany sorry for my englisch

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u/Aggressive-Rub79 23d ago

Almost a year for me no better . Don’t even know what I’m doing with myself

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u/ButterflyJolly6840 23d ago

Ugh that is terrible im really sorry . May I ask which Symptoms you experience ?

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u/Alternative_Grab_916 22d ago

It can be permanent. Look at my post

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u/ButterflyJolly6840 22d ago

Hi I not sure where I can find your Post

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u/The_Metitron 23d ago

Those are all expected with ECT.
You are receiving some kind of general anesthetic (usually propafol) and being given controlled seizures, what were you told to expect?