I had TMS this July and August. Since I retired in January, I've had severe depression and PTSD. The constant self-hatred of the PTSD , crying out how stupid I was, what a dumbass I was, nobody liked me, etc. was almost unbearable. TMS has 98% stopped it. If I SEE something that triggers me, I may go back to my PTSD for a little while but can find my way out. The thoughts that were just randomly created by my own mind are basically gone. I am still having problems with motivation and getting out of bed, but there is a huge improvement in my quality of life. The election has set me on my heels, so whatever improvement I may have been getting has been reduced. I'm able to watch the news now so I may still be getting improvements! I started noticing results about 2 weeks into treatment. I had a few mild reactions to it, mostly slight dizziness. Hope this helps.

Yes I have also had success did first in 2022, seems to last about about 16 months. I did another set form 2024 36 treatments, by the end I felt great. I have also been using a alfa stim unit that I got thru medicare. I have been using since april 2024 it is considered a CES or cranial electric stimulator. It allow a signal to go through brain waves really seems to help a lot with depression. With sleeping not so much, also I am a cancer survivor. I still have anxiety and some focus but they are much better now. I attribute to TMS, and alfa stim, my therapist not so much. But it does help to talk over things. Do your research bu i am a nurse i do it anyway. Hope you do it and take the chance. i realize I should have done something like this sooner. At 68 years old I feel like i am starting all over with a newslate to write on. Enjoy life daily it too short for everyone, laugh daily.

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TMS is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

Hello. I was very successfully treated with TMS, though I was very skeptical that it would work. I noticed an improvement after about three weeks; and I had sessions three times per week. How often are your treatment sessions and are you on medication, too? My psychiatrist doubled my medication (Pristiq 100mg) because my suicidal ideation was very near the tipping point; then she mentioned TMS to me, and I decided to give it a go. TMS is not a "one and done" treatment, and I am in the process of setting up maintenance sessions, even though the evil insurance industry will only pay for the initial treatment.
Hang in there, and be very vocal to your psychiatrist that you aren't seeing the improvement that you hoped for. Advocate strongly for yourself. I wish you the best. Warm regards, Sarah

My psychiatrist suggested I try TMS since my meds are not working. I’m anxious about the treatment. I am in Florida for the winter and my psychiatrist is in New York. How do I find a doctor that does TMS where I am in Florida?

I have tried several antidepressants. They are not effective and have many side effects.Anyone try tms? Long term results?Talk therapy has not worked.

I did TMS for 3 months and I did see improvements but the problem was it didn't last and that seems to be the problem with TMS.

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I have thought about it, but am afraid it would increase my chronic headaches....