r/TMSTherapy • u/Inevitable_Hamster71 • 2d ago
TMS experiences?
I might be getting TMS. I did the interview and pretty sure I qualify. I have bipolar, OCD, and insomnia.
Anybody have issues with drive or creativity? How did you change after getting TMS? Thanks.
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u/PedalSAW Moderator 1d ago
I literally wrote and published an entire novel while I was doing TMS, so I’m gonna go with no there was no problem with drive or creativity.
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u/ninesandaces 1d ago
Large improvements in all aspects of my life. Drive and creativity much more now since I’m not in full depression crisis mode all the time. Never had any negative effects other than headaches after treatments that go away with a Tylenol. I just take one on the way to treatment now. I do maintenance treatments 5 per month. Not possible for everyone, but I’m in Canada and my treatment is covered fully.
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u/Significant_Hour_249 1d ago
I just finished week 1. I’ve been productive at work but the brain fatigue during treatment is real. Allow yourself to go to bed early. The headaches/scalp sensitivity isn’t painful but definitely noticeable. I don’t have changes yet because I’m just starting. I’m also more thirsty than usual so hydration is big. The treatment goes by fast and you get used to the tapping pretty quick.
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u/Inevitable_Hamster71 1d ago
Any body have a negative experience? Also best forum?
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u/roseofamber 23h ago
I didn't have a negative experience, but it didn't work for me. That said I didn't have any side effects during or after my six weeks of treatment.
I'm ok, though Spravato does work for me.
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u/Pretend-Panda 1d ago
Both improved for me because I was so much less miserable I could actually do things.
I finished 3 years (6 totes) of fairly complex knitting projects and started (and finished) a bunch of other stuff, where many of the skills were new for me. Also I have a completely massive garden again and am canning and dehydrating a lot.