No matter how hard we try to stay positive and motivated, we all have bad days.
After all, no one is immune to life’s challenges or setbacks. It’s also safe to say that we’ve all experienced sadness- and will likely face it again at some point in our lives. That’s because sadness is a normal human emotion that’s usually triggered by things like difficulty or disappointment.
In most cases, we can usually identify the cause of our sadness. But, for someone with depression, it’s more than simply feeling sad. The symptoms of depression can be absolutely crippling for those who suffer. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a debilitating illness associated with frequent relapses, persistent symptoms, and incomplete recovery. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) can interfere with daily activities, causing persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and hope. It negatively impacts relationships, disrupts school and career goals, and robs people of the peace and happiness they hope for in life. In the worst cases, some people feel as if life isn’t worth living anymore.
The darkness of depression is something that affects an estimated 1 in 6 Americans. Luckily, many will find relief in medications and/or therapy. But what about the 30% of patients who still can’t find relief from their depression symptoms?
In the field of psychiatry, our first-line treatment usually consists of psychotherapy and/or medication. But, for the one-third of patients who are failed by traditional protocol, interventional treatments may be the answer.
TMS Is A Safe, Non-Invasive Treatment for Depression
Medication and Psychotherapy are usually first-line treatments for depression that help many people find relief. However, for some people, this first intervention does not result in complete resolution of their symptoms and they need to try something else. TMS is an effective, non-invasive therapy that’s been FDA cleared since 2008 and has very few side effects.
This treatment uses MRI strength magnetic pulses that are delivered several times per second into the front part of the head. TMS is administered while patients are awake and alert watching TV or interacting with staff. No anesthesia or pre-medication is required and there are no memory problems after the treatment. Patients can drive themselves home or work
immediately afterward.
The Results Can Be Transformative
Dr. McClelland and his team have transformed the lives of many through TMS therapy. Many of our patients may begin to notice changes in mood within 2 to 4 weeks. Continued stimulation creates new neural pathways and brain connections over time that lead to changes in energy, motivation and mood.
Our team’s mission is to bring TMS Healing (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) to patients suffering from major depression or other mental illnesses. Give us a call today to learn more.
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