Paris Jackson Recalls 9 ECT Sessions for Suicidal Ideation as New Album Arrives Friday
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Updated · New York Daily News · Aug 17
Paris Jackson Recalls 9 ECT Sessions for Suicidal Ideation as New Album Arrives Friday
3 articles · Updated · New York Daily News · Aug 17
Summary
Nine electroconvulsive therapy sessions in three weeks helped Paris Jackson address suicidal ideation, she said on Monday’s “On Purpose with Jake Shetty” podcast.
Jackson, 28, described being anesthetized and restrained for the treatments, saying the first sessions were painful because doctors were still finding a tolerable painkiller dosage.
More than six years sober, she said she had previously self-medicated with drugs and alcohol and kept going through several moments that “should’ve been rock bottom.”
Her account also reflected caution around anesthesia after Michael Jackson died in 2009 from a propofol overdose; his personal physician was later charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Friday’s release of her new album, “Happiest Day of My Life,” adds context: its cover shows Jackson with headphones and a mouthpiece resembling ECT preparation.