⚡Dive into a raw and critical conversation with Lisa Conway, author of “Shocked” and a long-time medical social worker, as she exposes the hidden impact of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). For years, Lisa endured over 100 shock treatments for her bipolar depression, believing it was her only option, only to discover the severe truth: the procedure caused brain damage and significant cognitive side effects. Lisa shares her terrifying experience of losing 20 years of long-term memory, struggling with multitasking, and frequently becoming disoriented and lost in familiar places, a plight she learned to manage with the unwavering assistance of her service dog, Teddy. This interview is a must-listen for anyone surprised to learn that ECT is still widely used in most hospitals across the country.

🏃🏼‍♀️Hear how Lisa eventually found her path to recovery, relying on the rhythmic solace of running to stabilize her mood and cognitive function, noting that the increase in blood flow to her brain helped lessen her depression - a breakthrough that has kept her out of the hospital for over six years. She discusses the challenges of being an ECT survivor and the shocking resistance she faced from medical professionals (including a neurologist who refused to treat her) who deny that the procedure causes brain injury. Lisa's powerful story is a vital call to action for patient-centered mental health care and greater transparency regarding ECT's risks, underscoring the necessity of treating the cognitive aftermath as a legitimate traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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