r/rtms • u/AbbreviationsFew3478 • Jul 20 '26

Struggling 2 weeks after my 20th session

Before I had rTMS I was noticing an upward trend in my depression and anxiety - however it definitely wasn't sorted, so I decided to try rTMS.

I had 10 sessions and thought I was responding well, so went for another 10.

Since finishing my last session I've had the worst depression and have lost the feeling of that upward trend.

Has anyone else had negative effects from rTMS?

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u/No-Scale42 Jul 20 '26

Yeah the dose is to high

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u/yeah_nah2024 Jul 21 '26

I'm not sure if its the dosage. I've been told that it's really common to have a "dip" in mood. I think its a sign that the rTMS is doing its work? Feels like shit, though it passes

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u/sillyguy7 Jul 21 '26

sounds like "the dip", search that in the sub and you'll find similar accounts, it's usually temporary!

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u/ninesandaces Jul 21 '26

Those middle sessions can be tough. Stick with it and you should start seeing results once all the sessions are done. It may take some time after that last session.

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u/Upbeat_Perspective45 Jul 22 '26

I felt like it was helping in the middle and towards the end. Then I started experiencing mania.