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Electroshock Therapy "The most common indication for electroshock is a diagnosis of clinical or severe depression. An ECT series for depression typically consists of 6 to 12 sessions." with Esther having electeoshock therapy only once and already fearing the concept. |
Frank, Leonard Roy. "The Electroshock Quotationary." Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry 8.2 (2006): 157-177. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "For persons said to be suicidal or in a state of exbaustion from lack of food (inanition), electroshock is frequently the treatment of choice." which suits Esther since she tried to suicide multiple times. |
Frank, Leonard Roy. "The Electroshock Quotationary." Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry 8.2 (2006): 157-177. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "Electroshock can also be fatal." meaning electroshock therapy may result in death if not successful since it does send electricity through your brain. |
Frank, Leonard Roy. "The Electroshock Quotationary." Ethical Human Psychology & Psychiatry 8.2 (2006): 157-177. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "Electroshock, ... is a psychiatric procedure that involves the passing of 100 to 190 volts of electricity through a patient’s head in order to cause a convulsion or grand mal seizure." explaining the process of an electroshock therapy session and what Esther went through. |
Leslie van Daalen-Smith, Cheryl. "Waiting For Oblivion: Women's Experiences With Electroshock." Issues In Mental Health Nursing 32.7 (2011): 457-472. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "Electroconvulsive therapy is usually prescribed for psychiatric diagnoses of major depression, bipolar disorder, mania, and some forms of schizophrenia." explaining why people would need electroshock therapy. Esther's was caused by major depression. |
Leslie van Daalen-Smith, Cheryl. "Waiting For Oblivion: Women's Experiences With Electroshock." Issues In Mental Health Nursing 32.7 (2011): 457-472. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "She explained that as a result of the kneecap injury and lack of repair, she continues to have debilitating pain and mobility problems to this day." due to electroshock therapy. This is why Esther was afraid to try electroshock therapy again. |
Leslie van Daalen-Smith, Cheryl. "Waiting For Oblivion: Women's Experiences With Electroshock." Issues In Mental Health Nursing 32.7 (2011): 457-472. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "They man-handled me, grabbed me, and forced me into the ECT room. The room was small, white, and there was a metal box with wires hanging out of it. There was a rubber head strap and a needle. I yelled, fought, and pleaded for help. No one came to my rescue." explaining the brutality of people thinking you are mad. |
Leslie van Daalen-Smith, Cheryl. "Waiting For Oblivion: Women's Experiences With Electroshock." Issues In Mental Health Nursing 32.7 (2011): 457-472. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "...getting up on the gurney; my red clogs being placed under the mattress; being terrified, being terrified, being terrified..." explaining her emotions, mainly fear, after having an electroshock therapy session. |
Leslie van Daalen-Smith, Cheryl. "Waiting For Oblivion: Women's Experiences With Electroshock." Issues In Mental Health Nursing 32.7 (2011): 457-472. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "Electric-shock therapy could be used in the treatment of depression resistant to drugs." but there are other side effects similar to drugs which Esther had. |
Poozesh, Rana, et al. "The Effect Of Electroshock On Follicular Atresia In Different Stages Of Estrous Cycle In Adult Mice."Journal Of Mazandaran University Of Medical Sciences (JMUMS) 25.125 (2015): 102-108. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
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Electroshock Therapy "After a suicide attempt, Esther is exposed to the horrors of modern psychiatry. Mental institutions are not places for making people well but for forcing them to be what society considers to be normal." which causes Esther, her depression, and need for electroshock therapy. |
"The Bell Jar." Magill Book Reviews (1990): Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016. |
