TMS

[bulldog71]

Has anyone had or used TMS for depression or anxiety?

[Hidden]

I planned to undergo tms for severe depression episode of my bipolar. After discussing this with dr. It could have made my depression worse. I think that it is for clinical depression only. I might add that I went through ect treatment therapy to no avail. Very intrusive procedure that ect.

[bulldog71 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your response. It means a lot to me. God bless you.

[bulldog71]

Thank you. God bless.

[bobrjf]

I received TMS treatment last year, after experiencing considerable depression for about six months. Medications were not effective. The TMS treatment was quite helpful and I would recommend it for consideration.

[bulldog71 in reply to bobrjf]

Thank you very much. This means a lot to me. God bless.

[Oldbury1]

What does TM stand for or mean? How does it help? I've heard if CBT and ERP not TMS can someone explain what it stands for or means?

[bulldog71 in reply to Oldbury1]

Trans magnetic stimulation it uses magnets in like a hairdryer helmet to send magnetic stimuli into your head it is non invasive doesn’t hurt feels like little hammers hitting on your head nothing too intense if you have any other questions let me know thanks

[Oldbury1 in reply to bulldog71]

Thank you for your prompt reply. Does it help or work. I have severe OCD of excessive handwashing. I am having CBT it feels nice to talk but hasn't benefited me much. I am going to try ERP soon but I'm feeling so nervous the thought of touching a toilet flush and not washing my hands will make me handwash excessively. Can TMS help with this?

[bulldog71 in reply to Oldbury1]

I had it for depression and it did work unfortunately my insurance doesn’t cover it for ocd yet I’m keeping my out for it though I would say if it’s crippling and can afford it give it a try it can’t hurt you have my prayers for healing god bless

[Oldbury1 in reply to bulldog71]

Thank you that's very kind of you. I will look into it for sure.

[Oldbury1]

Thank you for replying. Yes I pray for you all too