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Hi there! I am 44 also. I have been on meds for 25 years (3 daily). I work full time and have 2 children. I can say that TMS isn’t the ultimate cure but I would definitely do it again. I am still on all my meds, only 1 was decreased a bit. However, I do not think about killing myself on a daily basis any longer. Some days are still a struggle to get through but I’ve put in a lot of work with a counselor to change my way of thinking. TMS is a tool you just need to work at utilizing it after you have it. I had a relapse about a year after and I finally gave in and called my Dr. to have booster treatments. I feel those helped also. I think if you go into it thinking it could help improve you and not that you will flip like a light switch and be great, that will help. I was hoping for a miracle but have learned to except the slight change or push in the right direction. Please keep asking questions and researching. This site helped me a lot during treatment.
I am also thinking that the TMS has effected my sleeping. After my initial treatment I was exhausted for months. Almost a year later I had a booster treatment and I am so tired all the time. I have told my primary care but wasn’t given much of an answer. I struggle to stay awake at work and even take time off to sleep or sleep on my lunch break. I don’t feel like I get a “good night’s sleep” and I exercise regularly and a have strict sleeping schedule as far as when I go to bed and how long. After reading the posts it occurred to me that the TMS could have contributed to this.
ColeenCasey: I found that I had to work on my negative thinking along with the treatments to help. I bought a new car about 3 weeks into my treatment, which I could not afford. I regret that very much. I wish there was a Warning that stated *Do not spend money on an impulse until you are done with treatments*.
I was very nervous after seeing posts about the treatment not working, but pushed through. I finished my treatments about 3 weeks ago and I no longer have ups and downs, which is wonderful. My mood is very stable.Hi luvmipuppy. I like how you wrote “cautiously optimistic”. That is how I felt also. I did experience the left eye pain and I also had headaches. I did eventually “get used” to the feeling. After a while I was irritable and fidgety so they switched my treatment to the right side which had very little pain. I completed my treatments a few weeks ago and it goes by really fast. I never had a big Ah Ha moment where life was suddenly depression free, but I can say that I no longer have ups and downs. My mood is continuously stable which is a great relief. I no longer sit for periods of time dwelling on death or negative thoughts. I have even decreased one if my medications a bit. I have also been working at changing my negative thinking. It was well worth going through the treatments. I don’t think anyone can explain the initial mapping until they have experienced it. Not fun at all! Hang in there!!
Hi! I just had my 25th treatment and found that I have been experiencing sleep issues also. It’s more difficult to fall asleep and I’ve been waking up before my alarm. I’m hoping that changes. I haven’t really noticed a difference in my depression however other people have stated that they have, which I find strange. I’m am very nervous that it will not work. My anxiety and fidgeting have increased a bit, so the Dr. switch treatment to the right side instead of the left, in hopes of “evening” things out. I’ve been told about the delayed reaction also. I’m trying to stay positive. I’m so glad I found this site!
Thank you for your responses. I think I am over the “hump” now. I no longer have confusion or stuttering. We ended up decreasing one of my meds and that seemed to help. I had a feeling it was interacting with one of them. I have noticed that I am accomplishing more than I used to. Which feels strange. Some days I just go, go, go..I like it though. They have also shortened my “pause” time in between the pulses, so I spend less time in the office. I am finally feeling a bit hopeful about all this. It’s so nice to know that there are folks out there that know exactly what it’s like. I really appreciate it!
They just told me yesterday about not feeling better until a few weeks after also. The analogy they used was, it’s like having to rest your brain after, letting it heal, then seeing the results. I agree on the pain. I wasn’t expecting that. My “analogy” is, it’s like getting a small tattoo every day. You grin and bear the annoying pain for the end result. Only people close to you know you’ve had it done. LOL
Now I have slight dizziness. I will be glad when it’s over. It’s tough working full time, going to the office, going back to work, and then raising kids. I know it will be worth it, but right now I’m just overwhelmed with having to do it. I’m so glad I found this site. I wish there was a local group by me. Have you noticed any improvement? Are you sleeping better, have more energy?Thank you so much Keep_Hoping for replying. I was beginning to think that I was the only one. It was really making me nervous.
