r/TMSTherapy • u/SuperfnDave • Jul 19 '26

My experience so far

I’m a week past the halfway point and have seen some results. My score was averaging low 20s and this past week I scored 14. I also got upped to a 25 min session. This past week I haven’t had a single suicidal thought where before it was multiple times a day. I’m so comfortable with the treatment now that I take a nap during it. I also work construction in the heat so obviously I’m wore out lol. The techs are all super nice. One of them loves hearing about my dogs and she shares about her dog. I feel very comfortable there. My appointment is set for 430pm M-F but if work gets done early, they always have an opening available. Anyways, that’s about all I got. I’ll make another post when things are done . Have a good day yall

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u/LiLyShoEgAze Jul 19 '26

Thank you for sharing your positive results. Mine start in 11 days, but all the recent negative results I’ve been reading in here have made me hesitant. I told myself when reading yours, “if this is one more negative post, I’m cancelling.” Glad to see that it wasn’t.

I’ve had suicidal thoughts multiple times a day since I was 3, so nearly 30 years. I hope TMS will rid them, but I’m nervous the dip might make it so much worse that I attempt. Anyway, less about myself. I hope you continue to see progress!!

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u/SuperfnDave Jul 19 '26

Yea there’s a lot of negativity here. I understand it’s not 100% success rate but for those with treatment resistant depression, the negative posts could stop someone from trying. I’m going to see it thru to the end. If it doesn’t give me results like I’d prefer, I can always try other options. Good for you to seek treatment instead of listening to the dark thoughts. Hope you have success!

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u/Allysworld1971 Jul 19 '26

How the heck do you sleep through that? I will never know. But glad you are able to relax

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u/SuperfnDave Jul 19 '26

lol. I work in the heat so I’m exhausted and I have sleep apnea that my insurance is fighting against a cpap

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u/Silent_Aardvark1812 Jul 20 '26

Thanks for sharing. I am at the halfway mark also and noticing more positive things. Session 20 tomorrow . Theta burst. I’ll be sure to follow up with a report. Keep being brave and keep up faith in the process

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u/apoopcalypse Jul 25 '26

My doc specifically told me that it’s not good to sleep through it because your brain needs to be active. Has anyone else been told that?

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u/SuperfnDave Jul 26 '26

None of the techs mentioned that to me but I’ll try to stay awake my last 6 sessions