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When ECT fears center on losing sense of self

My insurance approved ECT but I keep postponing because I am afraid of waking up and not recognizing myself in the mirror.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The ultimate fear is not just memory loss but the complete dissolution of the continuous self that makes existence feel coherent.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with ECT and neurostimulation?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.