This week marks the beginning of my psych rotation, so here are some interesting facts for those of you who are interested.
Hematophobia is the fear of blood
Mysophobia is the fear of germs or dirt
Monophobia is the fear of being alone
Glossophobia is the fear of talking
Astraphobia is the fear of electrical storms
ECT or Electroconvulsive Therapy is one of the most effective treatments today for major depression, bipolar depressive disorders, and depression with psychosis, although why it is effective is still unknown. ECT is done with general anesthesia and muscle-paralyzing agents to promote patient comfort. However, the stigma remains, as many people think of ECT in the same light as lobotomies and trepanning.
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