ECT for mana

My doctor has recommended ECT therapy for my acute mania. Is this safe?

Trust me, ECT is not what it was in the 60s and 70s. Today it is a very safe bona fide method of treating depression. A few studies have shown that acute mania that does not respond to medications can be helped by ECT. You may require several sessions. Unfortunately it is also slightly expensive. About 70% of patients with acute mania may benefit from ECT. Unfortunately the results are not sustained forever. If medications have not worked for you, i would suggest trying ECT.