If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions and feel like you are running out of treatment options, we can help. You may have tried several medications or spent months in therapy without feeling much better. Perhaps you have dealt with side effects from pills that left you tired or emotionally flat. It is frustrating when you do everything right and still do not feel like yourself. You might be wondering if there is something out there that works differently.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a treatment that offers a different path. It is non-invasive, does not involve daily medication, and is FDA-cleared for certain conditions. If you have been looking for an option that targets your symptoms without adding more side effects, you may want to explore the benefits of TMS therapy.
TMS therapy, which offers many advantages, uses magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain associated with mood regulation. By gently targeting these regions, TMS helps to “reset” how the brain functions, without surgery or medication. It has proven to be a particularly effective therapy for treatment-resistant depression but is also approved for use in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and migraines, and to aid smoking cessation.
During a treatment session, you sit in a chair for about 20 to 40 minutes while a small device is placed on your head. You stay awake the whole time. You might feel a light tapping on your scalp, but most people adapt to it quickly. Many people also report improvements in anxiety symptoms, even though anxiety itself is not yet an official FDA-approved use. The treatment is safe and well-tolerated. The most common side effects are mild headaches or scalp tenderness, usually during the first week or two.
One of the biggest advantages of TMS is that it does not require you to take a pill every day. If you have struggled with medication side effects, such as weight gain, emotional numbness, or fatigue, The Grant Group can give you another choice with TMS therapy. Many people who saw no improvement with medication alone find this therapy to be effective, especially when they have already tried two or more antidepressants without success.
That is why so many people ask about this treatment method when medications fall short. TMS has far fewer side effects than most depression treatments. It requires no sedation and causes no digestive problems or long-term chemical changes to your body.
Most people tolerate TMS very well, and any discomfort is usually minor and temporary. TMS therapy is performed at our clinic, where our care team will support you throughout the process, so you are not left wondering if you are using it correctly. You will not be sedated and do not need to take time off work to recover.
The treatment is targeted to specific areas of the brain, so it does not affect your whole body, only the part of your brain that needs attention. Many insurance plans cover this therapy, especially for patients with depression that has not improved with medication. Our staff can help you find out whether your insurance covers it and walk you through the approval process.
If other mental health treatments have not worked, you may feel discouraged, but TMS offers a different way forward. It is safe, backed by research, and does not rely on daily drugs. Whether you have been dealing with depression, OCD, or another condition, understanding the benefits of TMS therapy can give you hope for something better.
You do not have to keep living with symptoms that hinder your well-being. Call The Grant Group today and let us guide you through the next steps.