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by butvacuum 31 days ago
Because ECT is whitewashed shock therapy, which in turn- is a whitewashed lobotomy.
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What about transcranial magnetic stimulation?
Like inducing a 'god' experience?
I suggest you read some publications on the topic, and not internet forum conspiracies.
Sorry if I find that things like https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39804212/ existing in checks 2025 repulsive. Especially when those are the same arguments put forward for lobotomies. If somebody is capable of _ELECTING_ ECT, fine. But don't pretend that dosing somebody unconcious with benzos so they Can't seize, and reducing shock duration and intensity so theres no skin burning makes intentionaly brain damaging somebody to fit in with society any less horifying. If you don't like that example- theres plenty more for things like dementia among the elderly. Especially if they're in a retirement facility.

As for TCMS? It works- if you can find a place that's not a farm.