I think the dTMS is working

So I’ve been having deep transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments daily for the last 4 weeks (I have 2 more weeks to go). When i started i was dealing with some severe depression and suicidal ideation. I had spent a month from January to February in the hospital. When i first got out of the hospital i couldn’t tolerate being around my friends or socializing or doing anything other than sleeping.

Well, the last 2 weeks I’ve been going to my clubhouse and have enjoyed being around people again. I go to bed at 9:30 and get up at 6:30. I’ve been participating on this forum and doing other social media. I’ve been taking my dog to the dog park. You know…living.

So…i don’t know if it’s a placebo effect or the snow starting to melt and having 14 hours of sunlight…but i don’t care! I think it’s the dTMS working and I’m just happy that something is going right again. I haven’t had any suicidal ideation or thoughts of self harm in almost 2 weeks! I hope it keeps working…I’ve even started to read again. Yeah, whatever is helping me, let it keep working…

With that, my friends, have an excellent week!

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Thats good to hear. Glad it seems to be helping!

Sounds great. Be prepared for the beneficial effects to fade away once you stop the treatment though..

Very glad for you @WhiteRaven this is excellent news! I’m so happy that you’re feeling better. It’s very heartwarming to hear when someone is doing better after struggling a lot.

I get suicidal attempts and thoughts so I understand. I don’t live life and I’m just waiting for it to be over honestly. I’m hoping Wellbutrin which I just started will help me.

I wish you all the best and hugs for continued success.

Does it feel good, when it’s being done? I’d like to try it.

It doesn’t feel good or bad…it feels like a woodpecker tapping on your head and you get the urge to grit your teeth during each cycle. A couple of times i bit my tongue…you can wear a bite guard during treatments but i don’t like to.

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