Jasmine Ray-SymmsMar 21, 20194 min readECT DesperationIn July 2017 I began electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) treatments. They took place multiple times per week until February 2018. ECT wasn’t...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsDec 12, 20173 min readThe Treatment DanceI spent the night a few days ago talking with a friend who was suicidal. Diagnosed with bipolar she had been taking a medication but it...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsOct 25, 20173 min readEscape from HellA delusion is a false belief, held despite all evidence to the contrary. I’ve had my share of delusions over the years – believing...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsOct 13, 20173 min readThe Price of SanityThink about your week. What did you do in the past 7 days? Did you go to the gym? Have lunch with a friend? Take one of those days and...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsOct 4, 20173 min readHanging on to HopeI’ve led a challenging life. I’ve struggled more than some and been blessed more than others. Through it all I’ve had one goal: to help...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsJul 30, 20173 min readPost ECTIt’s been 9 days since my last ECT treatment. In a way, I’ve been traumatized. The pain of the IV’s, the medications, the headaches and...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsJul 13, 20174 min readMy Dancing ShoesI thought I was prepared for ECT. I had researched it. I thought I had a pretty good grasp of what was going to happen but the reality...
Jasmine Ray-SymmsJul 1, 20174 min readChoosing ECTOne of the reasons I write this blog is to share my experiences to battle stereotypes and stigmas regarding mental illness. My last post...