TMS (electromagnetic) Treatment

I use an Alpha Stim and started recently with neurofeedback. I love my Alpha Stim, bought it for anxiety and insomnia.

I tried TMS two years ago and it did not work. I believe it might work for depression but not anxiety. I have ocd, anxiety and depression. I was very disappointed but not everyone has the same result. I think the only thing you can do is try it.

I am 3 sessions short of my 36 sessions. I have gotten no relief at all. Disappointed and frustrated. They want me to do 10 more sessions. I don’t think I want to continue. Feeling tired was my only side effect.

@malebreastcancer47
Are you on any other medication.? How does it work for your anxiety and insomnia. Do you use it every day. I tried TMS and it didn’t work. I’m curious about Alpha Stim.

@malebreastcancer47 also very interested in your experiences. I am wondering if you have headaches, migraines, or any type of pain condition that you may have noticed it helped.

@mitch4444

Mayo oncology recommended getting a therapist since I was prone to quitting cancer treatment. I was fortunate to find a therapist that prescribes the Alpha Stim, and also uses it daily, with his wife and kids. Its not covered under my insurance so I paid out of pocket, $850.
I started using it once a week or as needed but last several months, use it daily, 1-2 per day.

My other med is for type 2 diabetes, weight loss and breast cancer treatment. I have never taken med for anxiety, or depression.
Along with Alpha Stim, I also drink chamomile tea (non tea bag) at night. During the day, drink green tea with caffeine vs coffee.

@ashleyharris728 No headaches, migraines or any type of pain. However, there are 2 versions of the Alpha Stim, the one I have only covers anxiety, insomnia and depression. There’s a more expensive version, $1200+ that is used for chronic pain. A colleague has this version, for his pain and his wife uses for anxiety.

TMS competitor is Neurofeedback, as they both require # of sessions.

Alpha Stim is a device, you can purchase. Here is a good explanation of how TMS and Alpha Stim can work together.
https://alpha-stim.com/using-tms-and-alphastim/
My Neurofeedback therapy so far (2 sessions) has revealed, my sub-conscious is a lot calmer and present vs other patients. Because I use the Alpha Stim daily and before each session.

@lakesofdelray
They asked me to do more. I wouldn’t do anymore. It’s a bit misleading because they shouldn’t say it works for anxiety and OCD because I don’t think it does . They will gladly take your money.

@mitch4444
It also just made me tired as well.