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TMS Therapy (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)

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Anyone have experience with TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulations) Therapy? I am going in for my first session tomorrow and would love to hear about the experiences of others.

I’ve suffered from Major Depressive Disorder for almost 25 years (I’m 40 now) and am currently in my 4th major episode (each episode lasts about 18 months). March was the 14th month of this episode, and I truly thought I was coming out of it. Then the pandemic happened, and I’ve fallen lower than I’ve ever been before. I should also mention that I’m in month 17 of unemployment (voluntarily leaving a toxic boss was what triggered the current episode).

I’ve been on Prozac and Wellbutrin for the past 5 years and in therapy for the last 14 months. I just started seeing a psychiatrist in April who has been having me try new medication combinations. Nothing has worked, and things just get worse and worse. She then recommended TMS as an option for patients whose depression does not improve with medication.

I’m am so eager to try something new and hopeful that TMS will help me to get better. I’ll be getting the treatment everyday for the next 9 days. I’m happy to report back on my experiences if anyone is interested. Wish me luck!

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NiBa5

Hello

I did TMS for 36 sessions. It wasn’t a miracle treatment for me but it helped me at a certain degree. I truly hope it’ll work for you.

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bonkers65

Let us know if it helps.

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Determined1234

No I’ve never tried it but am thinking about it. Please keep us updated on how it goes and how u feel after

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Bluetj

Hello, I actually started TMS treatments, 2 sessions & then everything shut down. I'm waiting for the facility to open back up to start again. Plz keep me posted on ur progress. I've heard good things about TMS. Good luck! 🙏🏾🤞🏾

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Eidorian_Sensei in reply to Bluetj

I’m sorry you had to stop so soon. My psychiatrist told me they just moved a TMS machine from a closed clinic to a new location so they could resume providing treatment. So that’s why I’m able to start now. Before that she mentioned that it could be an option to go to a different open clinic that had that machine. Has your therapist offered any other options like that?

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Bluetj in reply to Eidorian_Sensei

I'm just waiting on it to start back up. The facility where I was going had to stop due to the pandemic. Hopefully it will start back up soon.

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Brina423

I really would like to hear ur experiences I am searching for something that will actually help me

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rverde

Hello, I'm going to be starting TMS on January 22nd. I'm wondering how did TMS work for you?

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