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Okay I'm not a doctor and, for legal purposes, this is not medical advice, but:
There are options like TMS and ECT. These are very extreme treatment options, and should be considered a last resort, especially the ECT, and I personally consider them as "experimental", but these are options if you want to take some risks for a chance to feel better. Try TMS first since its lower risk, then if that fails, try ECT. These can be costly tho, so it depends on entirely if you can even afford it. I thought about it, but I'm not gonna try these yet until I've tried every medication.
As extreme as these treatment options are, its probably better than death or lifelong disability.
Edit: Talk to a doctor about these options ask for their opinion.
Thanks for that information I will look into that!
The same electroshock therapy that was used to try to convert a trans person in China? I don't think that's a good idea.
Its a last resort option, and you should talk to a doctor first.
Just because something is misused, doesn't mean its inherently bad.
Antipsychotic medication is typically used by hospitals against people's will as a form of abuse but it can still be a valid medication when a patient is voluntarily taking them.
Edit:
Also:
ECT =/= Electroshock
Electroshock is much older and is more barbaric. Modern ECT is much more reliable.
Still, its considered a last resort option. Its not great, there is a lot of side effects, but its better than death.