Depression Support Group
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i have a question has anyone tried TMS for depression. If you have or know anyone that has did it work. Thanks for the info greatly appreciated.
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Personally I’ve been trying to manage my depression with different medications for over 25 years, but the last 10 years have symptoms became dramatically worse. To the point where I began to think it was my time to die, despite the fact that I loved my family and grateful of this life.. I became paralyzed in this contradiction, which meant that my depression was winning. I was imploding and if I didn’t make a change now, I knew I would not have a future which is why I am resorting to try TMS.
So far, I’ve noticed an increase in anxiety though expected and plan on having bilateral treatment to address anxiety after session 10. I also noticed an increase in hunger and need for intimacy with my husband. I do have headaches occasionally but not migraines as I had before.
Today I was actually able to run errands, whereas prior to treatment I couldn’t leave my room because I felt exhausted and sick all the time.
I would say I’m not happy, but not hysterically crying either, which is a sign of progress. For instance, actually taking the time to write in this forum is progress, because when you’re suffering from deep depression, frankly you don’t care enough to make an effort to write and share with others.
One weird and funny thing I’ve noticed is that it’s been surprisingly easier to quickly solve challenging puzzle games. Something that I felt frustrated doing, at least before treatment.
Hope this helps!