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What are the characteristics of electric shock therapy for depression?

Female  28 years old 2018-06-09
I had severe depression before. The doctor recommended me to do electroshock therapy. What are the characteristics of electroshock therapy for depression?

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  • BY Penelope Judson 2018-06-09
    Electroshock therapy for depression is currently a common treatment for severe depression. When shock therapy treats depression, it affects the entire brain, while the magnetic effect only targets the cerebral cortex. In addition, magnetic stimulation does not cause patients to have spasms like electric shock during treatment. Therefore, it is not necessary to receive anesthesia or muscle relaxation drugs before receiving magnetic therapy, and the memory of the patient will not be damaged after treatment.
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