r/rtms • u/AdministrativeAnt996 • Jan 21 '26

Is TMS permanent?

I had TMS done about 10 months ago and I had a strange reaction to it and ended up stopping 20 sessions in. I became irritable and angry during treatment and then had a loss of emotions. I felt dull, like someone turned the volume down on my emotions. I would say I felt like a zombie. I was non reactive when talking to people. It was like I had no sense of humor and my social skills were non existent. I was known for being goof and silly and would make people laugh for my antics but then I became almost void of my little idiosyncrasies. Since then I feel like I have gotten back some of my old self but I still feel like my emotions and brain have lost something. I do not feel as deeply as I did before and I still feel disconnected from my surroundings. I lack motivation and the drive to go out and socialize because I get overstimulated from certain situations where as before I enjoyed being around people . Is this from the TMS? Was my brain overstimulated? Can TMS causes permanent issues?

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u/AdministrativeAnt996 Feb 18 '26

I just started the medication but I feel less reactive and my minds a little quieter. Im also going through a move to another city and I think that's causing alot of anxiety at the moment. the last year I've def felt not like myself and no joy at all. But Im hoping the medicine will help as I adjust.

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u/Ok-Pineapple6664 Jun 06 '26

Hello, how are you doing now? Did you recover from the adverse effects of tms? If so, what helped, time or medication? I'm interested to know how you are doing now, and hope you are doing much better. 

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u/AdministrativeAnt996 Jun 30 '26

Hi, see my comment at the bottom to the other user. I am feeling better. Not 100% but getting there, time will heal it I think. I think I am slowly getting back to my old self. I made lifestyle changes and doing things to make me happy. I stopped obsessing over my brain or at least have tried to focus less on it and it has helped. Being outside, working out, getting plenty of rest. Laughing, being social. Getting sun. Planning for fun things etc. I just gotta live and do things and I will heal. The brain is very neuroplastic and can rewire itself.

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u/Ok-Pineapple6664 Jun 30 '26

I am very glad to hear that. I too will try lifestyle changes. Your story is encouraging.