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Anxiety can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like nothing seems to help. For some people, anxiety sticks around even after trying therapy and medications. In these cases, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has shown promise as a breakthrough treatment.

Depression affects millions of people globally. Statistics from the World Health Organization (2023) estimate that around 280 million people worldwide experience depression. The rates are higher for women than men and those over 60 experience depression even more. The reality is that a depression diagnosis can arise for anyone of any age, and while many find relief through medication and therapy, others continue to struggle.

When dealing with anxiety, it can sometimes feel like an endless cycle of worry, stress, and fear. For some, anxiety is a generalized condition where you feel an underlying anxiousness throughout the day.

Depression is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It manifests in various ways, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, fatigue, and even physical symptoms like changes in appetite or sleep patterns.

For some, anxiety is more than just an occasional inconvenience. It’s a constant, overwhelming presence that can make life feel like a never-ending uphill battle.

If you or someone you know has struggled with depression, you know how challenging it can be to find effective treatment. But what happens when traditional treatments like therapy or medication don’t work? That’s where Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) comes in—a relatively new and promising treatment that’s been giving hope to those who’ve tried everything else.

Anxiety can be a challenging and persistent condition, especially when traditional treatments don't seem to work. If you or someone you know has struggled with anxiety that doesn't respond to medication or talk therapy, you might be interested in learning about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This innovative treatment offers a new way to tackle treatment-resistant anxiety. Let's dive into how TMS works, current treatment options, and the efficacy of TMS for those who haven't found relief through other methods.

Anxiety can feel like a storm raging within, clouding thoughts and emotions, making the simplest tasks seem insurmountable. Living with anxiety and its invisible tendrils weaving through thoughts and emotions, can feel like an insurmountable mountain blocking the path to peace and clarity.

Here at Goolsby and Associates, we know that living with MDD is not fully living at all. We have seen the power of TMS at work within our patients and believe this FDA approved treatment option which is also covered by most insurance plans, is a life-giving tool for those who are not receiving results from their current treatment protocol.

For some, traditional treatments like antidepressant medication or psychotherapy may not provide the relief they desperately seek. Many who receive a major depressive disorder diagnosis go on to try multiple anti-depressant medications for an appropriate duration and dosage only to find their symptoms remain leaving them at a crossroads.

What if there was an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment option for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder? A treatment option that allows you to sit peacefully in your therapist’s office for no more than 30 minutes AND get on with your day as usual?

When medications and talk therapy, along with lifestyle changes, do not address your symptoms and your brain is still under-firing, TMS might be the solution for you.

The great news is that TMS is effective for the acute treatment of major depressive disorder as well as a maintenance option. TMS, in combination with medication, is also a route many patients take and is another way to successfully combat treatment-resistant depression.

The brain is an incredible structure that controls memory, thought, motor skills, vision, touch, hunger, and processes that help regulate our bodies. The brain is the powerhouse organ that keeps us thinking, moving, feeling, and alive.

Depression can feel like a cloud hanging over you despite wonderful life experiences. The small joys of life seem to escape you despite looking for the good in all things.