ECT Stories - Life After ECT

Andy’s ECT Story

Andy Luff went to a psychiatrist for help with autism/SPD symptoms. He was given ECT and suffered permanent brain damage as a result.

ECT – Wendy’s Story

I want my story to serve as a warning to anyone who is considering ECT. I understand what it’s like to live with severe depression and to feel like you have run out of options.

ECT Story – Oliver

Oliver survived legacy abuse only to suffer distress later in life and be given ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) He suffered devastating losses as a result.

In Memory of

This section is dedicated to those who lost their lives from ECT — either from directly from the treatment or by suicide after.

The following tweets are about Tammy. A beautiful woman who killed herself because she couldn't live a life after ECT. The damage was just to much to bear. The constant headaches/ brain Damage. But worst was the DENIAL OF DIAGNOSIS AND SUPPORT. 1/1 pic.twitter.com/llZNQQhvKZ
— Dr Sue Cunliffe (MBchB honours) (@CunliffeSue) June 10, 2019

ECT related death not properly addressed due to COVID-19

February 5, 2021 / Sarah P. Hancock

Man in care home dies 24 hours after ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). Violations had occurred but due to COVID-19...