absolute rock bottom, you shouldn't be put off by
fear, because it isn't possible for you to feel any
worse. They press a switch, and it makes you
better.” (Parma) There have been several studies
that have been successful just like Lucy’s. It is very
rare where it does not work in the patient’s favor.
Although, there are some side effects
that have been hard for the patient’s quality of life
for a period of time after the treatment, it is still a
very effective way to treat depression. It is
controversial only due to the early history and
pain the patient went through. The treatment
relieves symptoms immediately and is done within
just a few weeks rather than being a pill that is
taken for the rest of the patient’s life. This is
evident because of the patient’s results and it is
very rarely life threatening. Electroconvulsive
therapy has proven to be a successful way in
treating patients.
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