Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat severe depression, bipolar disorder, and some cases of schizophrenia. Existing medical research does not support the use of electroconvulsive therapy to improve memory. In fact, one known side effect of ECT is that it may cause short-term or long-term memory loss, especially affecting the memory before and after the event. If you are interested in improving your memory, it is recommended to consider the following safer and more widely studied methods: 1. **Cognitive training**: Enhance memory and other cognitive functions through specially designed mental activities and games. 2. **Healthy lifestyle**: Including regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep and reduced stress, all of which contribute to brain health and memory improvement. 3. **Psychological and behavioral therapies**: Such as memory skills training, psychological support, etc., can help improve memory strategies and cope with memory problems. 4. **Non-invasive brain stimulation techniques**: Such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), these methods are under research, and some preliminary studies show that they may help memory in some cases, but more scientific verification is still needed. It is important that no matter what method you use, you do it under the guidance of a medical professional. Trying to use electroshock or any form of electrical stimulation on your own is not only likely to be ineffective, it can also carry serious health risks. If you have concerns about your memory, it is recommended that you consult a professional medical or mental health professional for advice and treatment options that are right for you.