I’m writing this for my mother, whom has tried many different medications over the past four years to manage severe anxiety/ocd. I am a licensed therapist so I am very familiar with ECT but I want to hear from people who have been through this for anxiety, since ECT is generally used for those with depression. Thank you so much. 

I don’t think ketamine is a good idea due to the psychedelic properties with someone who is already severely anxious 

Tms was told to not be a great option as it is not nearby, and they said that due to the severity, ECT could bring more benefits. 


I just feel so scared and alone. Any advice is helpful.