How Brain Stimulation Help You Beat Depression
Depression is considered to be a common mental disorder with serious consequences. Over the past few years, it has affected millions of people around the world irrespective of their age and gender. There is a need for a proper and reliable mode of treatment to overcome depression. There are so many myths spreading about depression. ‘Depression passes away with time’ is one among those. The fact is, depression advances to a more serious state if left untreated. Most people are not comfortable sharing their problems as they consider this as their weak spot. It is normal to have mental health issues and what it takes is the right step towards seeking help. But most of us are confused about the right choice of treatment.
Medication along with psychotherapy is the first-line treatment for depression. Medication usually takes 4-6 weeks to show improvements. In a few cases, the medication further extends for several weeks or months depending on the severity of the issue. Oral antidepressants may have side effects.
Below mentioned are a few side effects of antidepressants:
- Increased anxiety Insomnia: You either sleep a lot or find it difficult to sleep
- Nausea and dizziness
- Exhaustion
- Decreased sexual drives
- Weight gain
How to deal with this? Are there other ways to treat depression without medication? Yes, we have other reliable options for treating depression. TMS therapy comes into the picture here.
What is TMS therapy?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a kind of brain stimulation treatment. To explain it shortly, TMS therapy uses electromagnetic pulses to energize nerve cells and increases the neurotransmitters in the brain which helps in the treatment of depression
Can TMS therapy cure depression?
This can be seen as one of the frequently asked questions. TMS therapy is absolutely helpful in treating depression. People who did not show any improvement under medication and psychotherapy indicated a positive response after TMS therapy. It not only treats depression but also anxiety disorders.
Here are few commonly asked questions about TMS:
What are the pros and cons of TMS therapy?
Let us look at the advantages of TMS therapy:
1. It is Non-invasive:
TMS therapy makes use of magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. This is a non-invasive type of treatment and done at the doctor’s office as an outpatient procedure.
2. Minimal side effects:
When compared to the side effects of other depression treatments, TMS therapy has very minimal side effects. There is no risk of dry mouth, weight gain, and reduced sexual drive. It is a reliable mode of treatment.
3. Can be handled independently:
Does not require the assistance of someone to take you up and down the clinic for TMS treatment. As there is no usage of anesthesia or sedation, one can drive back from the clinic and carry on with their daily routine.
4. Effective:
Let us consider this as the most valuable point.TMS therapy is very effective in the treatment of depression. On the other hand, TMS therapy has exhibited positive results in curing depression.
5. Approved by FDA:
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved TMS therapy for treating major depressive disorder. It was approved back in October 2008.
Is TMS therapy expensive?
TMS treatment is covered by most insurance. To know the cost of TMS treatment and if TMS is the right treatment for you, book an appointment with us.
TMS therapy is one of the safest options for depression. For further queries, please contact us.