Do you or someone you know suffer from depression and struggle to find relief? Do you feel like you’ve tried so many different antidepressants and other forms of treatment, but nothing has helped? Then maybe it is time for you to try TMS therapy. But what is TMS and how does it benefit your mental health? Let’s discuss.
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What is TMS?
TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate the nerve cells in your brain. These nerve cells are what regulate your mood and are believed to have decreased activity, which is what may be causing your depression. The magnetic pulse that is delivered to your brain during TMS helps to activate this underactive area. TMS has been shown to have positive results with patients struggling with treatment-resistant depression that have tried one or more antidepressants. While the main use of TMS therapy is treating depression, TMS has also shown promise in treating other mental health problems such as OCD, anxiety, and PTSD.
6 Benefits of TMS for Mental Health
There are several benefits to TMS therapy for your mental health and your overall life. Here are six of those benefits:
- Works When Medication Doesn’t
- 68% of patients find relief compared to just 37.5% of patients taking medication.
- Fewer Side Effects Than Traditional Treatments
- Unlike medications which can have long-term and more severe side effects, the side effects of TMS are generally mild and only last for a short time after the treatment session.
- Covered By Insurance
- TMS at Cutting Edge Health is covered by most insurance providers, especially for patients who have already tried antidepressants or other medications.
- Long-Term Results
- Research has shown that 90% of TMS patients experience relief for at least 12 months. For some patients, remission is even possible. For patients that start experiencing symptoms again, additional sessions can be scheduled, and often the symptoms will lessen with fewer sessions than when originally being treated.
- No Need for Anesthesia or Pain Medication
- Unlike other treatment options like ETC, TMS does not require the patient to receive anesthesia before the procedure.
- Safe and FDA Approved
- With TMS you don’t have to worry about if the treatment is safe. You can feel confident in your decision knowing that TMS therapy is FDA approved and has been since 2008.
Finding treatment options for your depression can feel like a never-ending cycle of trying new medications that either don’t work or have horrible side effects. If you have tried treating your depression with medication and it hasn’t worked, then it is time to consider TMS therapy. Schedule your initial consultation appointment today and start working towards your recovery.
