Has anyone tried TMS?

[deathenvoy]

I am becoming desperate and I am thinking about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Anyone has tried this? Did it help? Any side effects?
I was also thinking about ECT but I read horror stories about permanent memory loss, cognitive damage and loss of will. I fear that TMS might be similar.

 

[Mbound]

TMS is certainly not similar to ect in any way whatsoever, rest assured. You can PM me if you'd like.

 

[saomao]

i tried it did nothing

 

[SickNTired]

The first time I had ECTs, I had about a 4-5 month reprieve from the hell in my mind. It was absolutely incredible! Then it started wearing off. I had a couple "booster" sessions, but they didn't do anything.

In the years since, I've never found the relief I had that first time. ECTs work by stimulating a seizure. The seizures are what helps the depression. I'm not sure the doctors even know why it works, but it works for many people. I don't know what the concept behind TMS is, but I am inclined to believe it works much differently since no seizure is induced.

Only thing I will say is that if you do ECTs, do the one side of the brain. (Can't remember what it's called right now.) The effects to memory were minimal and while I can't remember much around the time of the procedure, there weren't any lasting effects. At one point I did both sides of the brain, and I feel like the hit to my memory was irreversible. I've added that to my list of many reasons I want to CTB now.

Good luck friend!

 

[okkkk]

I tried it. To be completely honest I have no idea if it was actually helping me in any measurable way. I know that back then I had a lot less symptoms than I do now. Sure, I would grip my shoulders across my chest and cry like a baby into my lap at times. But thats noting compared to the shirt drenching sweat and out of body nuclear anxiety I experience to this day.

The nurse that administered it to me was a joy to be around tho. She was so kind and sympathetic to my situation without being patronizing. She really went above and beyond and I really felt like she wanted me to feel better genuinely, and I am the most distrusting and shy person ever. So that experience probably improved my mood. at least for the amount of time i was in the office

 

[SickNTired]

I tried it. To be completely honest I have no idea if it was actually helping me in any measurable way. I know that back then I had a lot less symptoms than I do now. Sure, I would grip my shoulders across my chest and cry like a baby into my lap at times. But thats noting compared to the shirt drenching sweat and out of body nuclear anxiety I experience to this day.

The nurse that administered it to me was a joy to be around tho. She was so kind and sympathetic to my situation without being patronizing. She really went above and beyond and I really felt like she wanted me to feel better genuinely, and I am the most distrusting and shy person ever. So that experience probably improved my mood. at least for the amount of time i was in the office

It never ceases to amaze me how simple kindness can help so much.

 

[not_a_robot]

lol. I thought TMS = Top My Self

 

[SpanishLullaby]

Check YT for people who underwent TMS. I remember listening to a few horror stories of people who lost full chunks of their lives in the form of lost memories and cognitive ability. Everyone is different but the few stories I listened to were enough for me to eliminate it as a real treatment option.

 

[dreamsofdestruction]

Didn't even realize that was available as regular treatment now outside of labs and studies.