Ted Scheinman says ECT helped ease his depression

The Sansasyonel - International (English) · Nov 8, 2026 · 1m

Ted Scheinman says his depression began to improve during electroconvulsive therapy. At 35 in 2020, he referred himself for the treatment, which he regarded as his only hope. Over five months, he underwent 25 treatments, mostly as an outpatient: 11 unilateral and 14 bilateral. Friends who drove him to appointments noticed an improvement before he did. For about 18 months after treatment ended, he felt much better than he had thought possible, and the following year he felt better still. Now 41, Scheinman says most of his days pass without depression, though he still considers himself a…