Forced Electroshock: NEVER ACCEPTABLE
Mar 18 2009 | Comments 2
The latest on the appalling case of Ray Sanford. As a survivor of electroshock therapy, I can assert that it destroys memory and cognitive function. That’s not to say it isn’t valuable for some people, but it should never be forced on someone who doesn’t want it. As Sanford’s mother says, a woman with breast cancer isn’t forced to have chemo. It may not be a pristine analogy, but it’s certainly evocative.
liz | 10:30 AM | electroshock (ECT)
Here’s a link to an online petition people can sign urging these forced shock treatments be stopped:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-shocking-ray
I would have a major problem with my daughter wanting this type of therapy willingly let alone forcing her to do it. This type of therapy is not something you should force someone to do. There are plenty of other alternatives.
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