Thank you for commenting on my post generic vs generic. I truly believe there are differences between them. As far as TMS I have only heard of it. I had ect treatments 21 years ago. They saved my life. I pray though that I never have to go through that again. TMS sounds less traumatic. I have some memory loss from the ect. And I still struggle with anxiety/depression. I am interested in hearing about how the TMS works for you.

From the details in your post, it is probably the best thing for you. In medical practice, there are no guarantees, but I say it probably suits your needs quite well.

Relax and don't be afraid. Dental work can be more uncomfortable.

Let us know how it goes. Many people are unnecessarily terrified of it.

No, I have not needed it, but I have researched it pretty much.

Mattiemae, thank you for your reply. I had a friend who had ECT several years ago and she also had memory issues following treatment. It did give her some relief from depression. I will keep you posted on my TMS.

WanderingVet, thank you for your reply. I am not afraid or terrified of the treatment. I know there are no guarantees; I know it doesn't work for everyone. There has been a fair amount of success with different degrees of it. Any improvement would be better than how I feel now.
Will keep you posted.

I have a strong feeling you will be glad you did. Good luck to you. I admire you for seeking treatment.

Thanks, WV! I had to do something! I'm so tired of feeling like this... I 'm not living, but just existing.....

I know the feeling of just existing. Even that is emotionally and physically draining. I will keep you in my prayers.

Thank you, mattiemae..... it is very draining..probably the main reason I am still around is my 3 cats. Nothing much else seems to matter.

I recently finished TMS treatments. It's kinda painful and required significant time to do treatment. I didn't notice any improvement in my depression afterwards.

I started 2 weeks ago. Told them the middle of that week I can not tolerate 5x/wk due to CFS. I had told them that before I ever started. That Thursday I couldn't make it, not feeling well at all. Called the next day to leave a message for the doctor that I wanted the frequency decreased or I was not returning. Had to call back last Monday to leave another message. Anyway, a couple calls later and was told I could reduce it to 3x/wk. (By the way my therapist said she has had clients do less than 5x/wk and did ok).Did 3x last week. Went today and left in the middle of treatment and said I wasn't coming back. I can't stand going and it would get me agitated just thinking about going. Felt like a woodpecker on my head and the pulses hurt my eyes, even after they adjusted it. I am done trying anything; don't have the fight or energy dealing with this struggle anymore. Don't know what I will do... I am not in a good place right now. Sunday was considering another option....feel that way today too. The Dr at TMS was concerned enough about my verbalizations that she called me at home to make sure I was going to stay safe. She said if not and I didn't call the crisis hotline, she would. Told her I was not going to do anything. As I've said before, the main reason for not doing anything is my cats...... Anxious to see my therapist Thursday. She will be disappointed in my quitting but it's my decision....

Hi, I did TMS treatments last summer for 6 weeks, 5 days a week. It was exhausting and seemed to work for a while. I just had major surgery so I am going to wait before I go back for more treatments.

Glad you had success with it. I am not going back at this point. Can't tolerate it. Perhaps down the road, I don't know. Hope you recover quickly from your surgery!!