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The benefits from TMS have been shown to hold up very well. Of the Patients who initially reported improvement in their depression symptoms from TMS Therapy, most reported continued benefits three years later.
At the end of the third year I had an extended period of intense stress resulting in a depression relapse and had to go for several TMS treatments in a row. Now my doctor and I have decided that I’ll receive a minimum of one treatment per month, although I have a prescription for twice a month if we decide I need it. All of this is contingent on my commitment to following a healthy diet, good sleep habits, no alcohol or recreational drug consumption, exercise, and wise stress management. This strategy has allowed me to manage my depression without antidepressant medications.
With the initial treatment of your therapy using TMS. Booster treatments or maintenance treatments are advised and tend to vary per patient. Symptoms of depression can slowly make their way back and should be monitored per individual. As part of my TMS treatment and in addition to, I have changed my eating habits, exercise regularly, avoid alcohol and excuse myself from any negative or stressful situation. I currently get maintenance treatments every 90 days. If I need an additional treatment before that period, I do not hesitate.
Two or three consecutive treatments once a year seems to be my pattern to maintain my progress. Symptoms start to emerge each May. The sooner I undergo treatment, the less treatments I need. I agree with Racergreg, do not hesitate if boosters are needed.
I also think it’s really important to start noticing your depression symptoms and/or a pattern of them. Mine are feelings of constant, persistent weepiness and agitation that occur simultaneously. I get a pulling feeling in my throat and chest that causes a sense of dread. And the other tip off that I’m in need of a TMS treatment is that I start ruminating incessantly about people who have died. All this tells me that I need to get to my TMS center for a single treatment. Then I also notice that I don’t feel relief immediately. It usually takes 24-36 hours for the lightness to return. So If I go for treatment on a Friday, by Sunday afternoon I feel fine.
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