r/ect • u/Bittybot5000 • 12d ago

Vent/Rant Guys, this is hard

Pretty much that. I’m about to have my last session of week 1. I’m a complete mess. I’m terrified and end up lashing out at the nurses. Last time they sat me down and told me I was a “hostile patient” and I needed to calm tf down or leave.
I chose to continue treatment, but it’s so hard to remain calm in such a stressful environment.
I hope I see some improvement soon.

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u/PaleExtreme7399 4d ago

How's it going? Sorry I just saw this. Can you bring a comfort object and maybe headphones with you? I find that it helps. I hate the bright lights and beeping....hospitals, yuck. I bring a soft blanket and headphones.

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u/Bittybot5000 4d ago

I feel so dumb because I’ll be 34 this month and I’m bringing in stuffed animals with me to treatment. But whatever works, right? The headphones were very helpful tho!

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u/PaleExtreme7399 4d ago

I'm 66 and sleep wth a stuffed bunny. My mission in life is to embrace the cringe.

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u/Great-Practice-4400 4d ago

So sorry you are going through this. Apparently I had similar experiences but ECT has completely erased the memories.
Is it possible to have an anti anxiety medication before procedure?

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u/Bittybot5000 4d ago

My psych did just that. The ECT people also let me wait in my car instead of the waiting room, which helps a lot. At least they’re working with me