You’ve tried different medications. Maybe they didn’t work, or the side effects were too much. You’re wondering what’s next. TMS might be an option worth looking into.
What Really Is TMS?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation uses magnets to help your brain. It’s not like taking a pill that goes through your whole body.
Instead, it targets specific areas of your brain that control mood.
What makes it different:
- No daily pills
- Fewer side effects
- Quick sessions
- You can drive home after
- FDA says it’s safe and works
The treatment helps parts of your brain that have slowed down. Over time, these areas start working better. Many people find relief when medications haven’t helped.
When to Consider TMS
TMS isn’t usually the first thing to try. But it can help when other treatments haven’t worked well enough.
You might want to think about it if:
- Two or more medications didn’t help
- Pills caused problems you couldn’t handle
- Medication worked but then stopped helping
- You can’t take certain medications
- You don’t want to take pills long-term
- You want to try something that works differently
A lot of people choose TMS due to the fact that it does not interfere with their thoughts and moods during the day.
You are able to work, drive and perform all normal activities without any hinderance.
How It Works
Depression may occur when some of the regions of the brain are not as active as they ought to be.
TMS assists by stimulating these regions slightly in order to get them to perform.
What happens during treatment:
- We place coils on your head in the right spots
- Magnetic pulses help brain cells that aren’t working well
- Your brain starts making better connections
- Areas that control mood get stronger
- You start feeling better gradually
It’s like helping your brain remember how to work properly again. The changes build up over time.
What You Can Expect
TMS is simpler than most people think. You come in for short visits most weekdays for a few weeks. Each session is easy and comfortable.
During each visit:
- We position the equipment on your head carefully
- You sit in a chair
- You feel light tapping during treatment
- You can read or listen to music, or just relax
- Sessions last about twenty to thirty minutes
- You leave right after with no waiting
Most people find it relaxing. You stay awake and aware the whole time. Some people use it as quiet time in their busy day.
How Timely Psychiatry Can Help
We understand how hard it is when regular treatments don’t help. Our team has worked with many people who felt stuck and didn’t know what to try next.
We know how to use TMS to help people feel better.
What we offer:
- Real experience with depression that’s hard to treat
- Proper training in TMS therapy
- Care made for your specific situation
- Support through your whole treatment
- Help that goes beyond just TMS
- Telehealth appointments
Is TMS Right for You?
TMS may be a worthy option if medications have not been effective enough. A lot of the individuals feel better after a few weeks and get progressively better.
The therapy is not harsh and can be easily accommodated by most people.
Want to know if TMS could help you? Our team at Timely Psychiatry can talk through your options and answer your questions.
You do not need to remain stagnant with that feeling. Book a telehealth appointment and discuss your next steps.
FAQs
When might I feel better?
Most people notice changes within two to four weeks.
Does it hurt?
It feels like gentle tapping. Most people handle it just fine.
How many visits?
Usually 20-30 times over about a month.