Depression under control, anxiety is not

[MassamanCurry]

I've been having TMS treatment since end of July. Anxiety treatment was added later then a couple of months ago I was given a double dose each visit and I'm continuing that twice a week. I am better but sometimes the anxiety seems to creep back on me. I don't know what to think; are the treatments not as effective, do I need something more or is this just a bad habit from years of being depressed and I need to develop a new mindset. I don't know. It's winter and that doesn't help, I know that. Would something like meditation or mindfulness help? If so, how does it work? Has anyone had any good results from those?

[EsmeLu]

are you also seeing a therapist? I always find them very helpful.

[MassamanCurry in reply to EsmeLu]

Yes, I am and I put this same question to her.

[ArmorUp]

Hello from Oklahoma! I know TMS and began treatments and quickly stopped them because of technical difficulties. I wasn't okay with the technician not knowing how to place the device on my brain. TMS can be very effective against depression. I'm glad it's working for you! Anxiety is trickier. After a lifetime of battling this crap, excuse my word choice but that's what it is, through cognitive behavioral therapy, I finally have a handle on treatment resistant anxiety. The key is knowing that I have the ability to stop the anxiety myself. I control it, it does not control me. What we believe about ourselves and the anxiety, determines the outcome. From what you've written, I can see that you would be a perfect candidate for effective cognitive behavioral therapy. My Christian therapist specializes in CBT. There's definitely a connection between my faith and my healing. I hope for the best for you. Again, what we believe about anxiety, is key to releasing its power on us.

[MassamanCurry in reply to ArmorUp]

You had me until the religious aspect. I am not religious and I've been told by some friends and family that if I had God in my life and faith, I would be better off. I don't believe that. There are methods similar to what you are implying that surely are as effective and that's what I want to hear about.Thanks, but no thanks.

[LifeIsThePitts]

Hi ☺️ nice to meet you. I left a reply on your other TMS post on the mdd forum. I hope to hear more about your TMS experience.

[MassamanCurry in reply to LifeIsThePitts]

Are you asking about the treatments themselves or what results I have experienced? Or both? After being on meds for 30 years then weaning off of them as I started the TMS, it's been quite a process. Some ups and downs, some days more anxiety, others feeling more confident and secure. I've been told the meds I took could still be in my body even now to some degree and still create issues so I can't really say all is perfectly fine now. I do believe that I spent so much time depressed, even with meds, that some of the anxiety became a habit, an automatic reaction to some situations. I don't know. Just my theory. It's why I'm asking people about mindfulness and meditation. And that type of thinking does not have to be tied to just religion as some have suggested to me, including my sister. It's a mindset, I believe that you can learn and teach yourself to obtain. I just want to know more about the various ways people have developed and utilized it.