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Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life

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Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life

A Candid Interview with Jules

In this video, ‘Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life‘, I (Michelle Hammer) talk with Jules (JulezBlue2011) about their experience with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and how it completely changed their life. We have an honest conversation about what ECT is actually like, because so many people only know the scary stereotypes from movies and TV.

Jules shares what led them to try ECT, what the treatment process felt like, and how it helped during an extremely difficult time with their mental health. We also talk about the stigma surrounding ECT and why people are often afraid of something they don’t fully understand.

One of the biggest takeaways from our conversation is that ECT can be life-saving for some people, even though it’s heavily misunderstood. This video is about breaking misconceptions, having open conversations about mental health treatment, and hearing a real experience directly from someone who went through it.

‘Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life’ – Video Breakdown

  • Michelle interviews Jules about their experience with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Jules shares how ECT helped save their life during a severe mental health crisis
  • Honest discussion about what ECT is actually like vs the stereotypes in movies and TV
  • Conversation about the stigma and fear surrounding ECT treatment
  • Jules explains the treatment process and personal experience
  • Discussion about why mental health treatments should be talked about openly
  • Breaking misconceptions about schizophrenia, mental illness, and ECT
  • Emphasis on empathy, education, and reducing stigma around psychiatric treatment

Michelle Hammer

Michelle Hammer is a well-known schizophrenia activist, mental health advocate, artist, and founder of the brand Schizophrenic.NYC, using her own experiences to challenge stigma and start conversations about mental health. Diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 22 after an earlier misdiagnosis, she turned her journey into purpose by creating a clothing line in 2015 that blends bold design with awareness-raising messaging. Michelle has been featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated at the Tribeca X Festival, and her work has appeared in major outlets like Mashable and The Daily Mail, as well as on ABC, NBC, and CBS. Through videos, public speaking, and creative projects, she humanizes schizophrenia, educates audiences about living with the condition, and inspires others to look beyond stereotypes toward understanding and acceptance.

Connect With Michelle

Website: https://www.schizophrenic.nyc/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenic.nyc/
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5_ez7c5rhC6mIpcs6tAWg
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenic.nyc

Jules Blu

Jules is a native New Yorker and a student at Columbia University. She is an artist, innovator, and self-proclaimed collector of all things lemons. Living with schizophrenia, Jules continues to navigate and thrive within the fast-paced energy of New York City while openly sharing her experiences with mental health. Through creativity, honesty, and resilience, she challenges stereotypes surrounding schizophrenia and advocates for more open conversations about mental illness and treatment.

Connect With Jules

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julezblu2011/



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