Considering TMS - thoughts?
Hi all. I’m 27 and have been struggling with a myriad of mental health conditions since I was very young. My depression has been particularly difficult to manage the last year or so, to the point where I’ve been unable to hold a job and have been hospitalized 3 times for suicidal ideation. I’ve been on a couple different meds since age 14, and am on Cymbalta, lithium, and Abilify at the moment. They’re not super helpful for the depression (though they’ve helped a lot with the suicidal thoughts and OCD).
My psychiatrist suggested trying TMS recently, and I’m very nervous about that recommendation because I’ve heard mixed reviews on side effects and experiences, plus the time commitment. The pros are that the clinic I already go to has a machine, so I won’t have to go somewhere new, and my psychiatrist thinks it’ll be approved by insurance. I know I’ll have to make the decision for myself but does anyone have any advice?