TMS did not work for me (30 treatments)

Thanks for sharing! As a person living with depression as well, I think you’re doing a great job talking about it and that’s a good step. The issue with SSRIs, TMS ECT..and other treatments is the expectations that a lot of people have about their role. The fact is, they’re not going to change reality or alter your mind( hard drugs are good for that) but rather help you take the first steps towards Fixing the undeniable problems. My therapist described them as “ the swimming floaters when you’re drowning” but you still have to swim. Apply it to health, and you’re making the right choices. To relationships and you finally muster up the courage to even say hello to your crush …etc Also,social feedback is super important for self image but too often, we*(men) are very frugal with compliments so, feeling better might mean changing friend circles or area Let me tell you, you’re objectively handsome so bump up that chest and breath. I’m sure everything will be fine. Stay strong 💪🏾

You are so handsome. And your kindness comes across too. It is hard to believe you would have a problem in the world. So, so sorry you have been suffering so much in your short life. Wishing you relief that comes soon!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for sharing. Sounds like you’re going through some severe depression. I was in a bad way, ex military diagnosed with PTSD, major depressive and anxiety disorders. I was very recluse and withdrawn from others. I feel more like myself now, and others are noticing improvement in me too. I’ll post my own video at the end of treatment to offer my own perspective. It’s important to explore the variety of testimonials and recognise how varied results can be. Different from this gentleman, I did have brain mapping which is a measurable approach to progress. I’ve had good results after 22 sessions. I need 35 total. It’s saddening that this bloke is suffering after commuting to that treatment. I wish you luck mate. (By the way, the military covers my treatment, and I’m now being scheduled for a stellate Ganglion block injection to my neck. Pairing this treatment with TMS, I should yield good results

I start TMS in a few weeks. I’m a bit hesitant but also wanting to be hopeful. I’m going to keep following your journey as your depression/anxiety description seems the same as they way as I described it.

Tried 36 treatments and nothing changed. At least I can check that one off the list. Good luck on your journey.

Yeah, GAD is a bitch. It covers the whole spectrum. Anxiety over absolutely everything . I'm so tired of it. Sometimes it feels like you're feeling okay just for a split second but then this heavy wet blanket of shit and misery comes. You can literally feel it coming from the feet and up, disgusting cold negative feeling. Stay safe my friend. It will eventually get better, or so im told. 🕉️

I’ve had 29 sessions so far. I didn’t notice a difference until the last few sessions. My level is 101 and it’s the 20 minute sessions. I am doing 3 sessions in a row twice a week. I am also on Deplin - which is supposed to help this treatment as it is some type of anti-inflammatory. My family has noticed a difference, and I no longer obsess over “unaliving” myself. I have 8 more sessions, and my dr is getting more sessions approved for me. I think it is working for me.

You're handsome,,articulate, intelligent. And no nooneis looking at you. I wish I had all your gifts but the mind lies to us. DONT BELIEVE WHAT YOUR BRAIN IS TELLING YOU!

TMS did ZERO for me as well - except empty out my checking account. As a well-studied patient who is very familiar with the structures, function and architecture of the brain, I am not sure how this could EVER work as surface targeting "lost electrical connections" between the core brain and pre-frontal cortex sounds like a load of snake oil to me. In my deepest depression, I so wanted this to work despite my scientific mind telling me it was a massive waste of time. Something else not mentioned is how PAINFUL the 45 minute per day treatments were. When I was not responding after th first few treatments, my doctor increased the pulse electrical strength of each session until the machine was almost maxed out. I was literally twitching from the pulses in the chair for 45 minutes a day for an entire month. Very expensive torture is what I tell people now. Please run, don't walk, from these machines and doctors who market them as healing tools.

Great sharing and very helpful…hope things are keeping afloat as best as possible. One step at a time… your steps!

I have 7 treatments left of TMS, haven't felt any change. I don't really have any hope for it anymore. I tried 13 different medications and combinations before being referred to TMS. Only options left are Ketamine and ECT, but those both seem scary to me.

I am supposed to be starting rTMS soon. I have been on so many medications and treatments. I am hoping this is the magic fix. I am a vet suffering from PTSD, MDD, and anxiety. I am sorry this treatment did not work for you. Would love to know what treatment you have used recently and if it has helped. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for sharing its a shame it didnt work for you but at least you gave it a go. Hopefully you'll find other methods that'll work for you.

Thanks for your video was looking into this and is good to see a real life review, hope your well.

Shit this was my last chance...what are we going to do now?

It worked for me but I had to spend all my sanity fighting the tech about them not hooking me up correctly and the doctor for not mapping me in the best spot or putting me at a strong enough power. I did 4 rounds over the course of 2 years. Repairing my gut health was critical too

Well congratulations on capturing a spirit pass behind your head at 3:09secs. It moves toward your window. Just might be your guardian angel read Psalm 91. All the best with your journey, depression has been a life journey for me. Someday I will be home, here I do my work first.

I went in with positive vibes but after 35 it didn’t work for me either or the difference is modest at best. SGB and EMDR together is working for me. I understand that emotional pain feeling of low mood. But I am stubborn and just kept trying. 🤷‍♀️

I feel sad looking at you. I had TMS 35 treatments. I felt terribly depressed and sad until i got to about 30 treatments. I would like more treatment but cost is stopping me. I feel better after it I am one month out of treatment. Ketamine is what I am now looking at too. I was quoted 75,000 AUD to have it. I am not able to have it too costly.

I get depressed when my vitamin d levels get low. Sometimes i forget to take it and when I get sad again, I remember. I also make sure my stomach acid is really strong, and I have pernicious anemia. Taking b12 injections is part of it. If i wait too long between injections, I feel ugly, paranoid and awful. I do tapping. You should try it. Yes. Tapping.