My First Week of TMS Therapy for Depression 🧠 | Side Effects & Results

Welcome to *TMS Diaries Episode 1!* 🧠💗 I'm documenting my experience with **TMS therapy for depression (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)**, from preparing for treatment to completing my first week! In this episode, I'm combining *Week 0 and Week 1* to share why I decided to try TMS, my previous mental health treatments, what my first TMS session felt like, and the side effects and changes I've noticed so far. TMS is a noninvasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. It's often used for depression when antidepressant medications haven't provided enough relief. 💕 *WHAT YOU'LL SEE IN EPISODE 1:* 🧠 What TMS therapy is and how it works 💗 Why I decided to try TMS for depression 💊 My experiences with antidepressants and other treatments, including IOP and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) ⚡ My first TMS mapping appointment and treatment session 🤕 My experience with headaches, fatigue, and discomfort 😴 Changes in my sleep and more vivid dreams 📊 How I'm tracking my mood, anxiety, sleep, energy, and symptoms throughout treatment 🌸 What surprised me during my first week *MY TMS TREATMENT JOURNEY* My treatment plan involves approximately 30 sessions over six weeks, with appointments five days a week. I'll be documenting my experience through TMS Diaries, sharing the good days, difficult days, possible side effects, and any changes I notice along the way. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Welcome to TMS Diaries | Episode 1 00:49 What Is TMS Therapy? 01:14 Why I'm Trying TMS for Depression 01:54 Treatments I've Tried Before TMS 02:34 Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) 03:50 My Experience With Individual Therapy 05:41 My Antidepressant Medication Experience 07:57 My Depression Symptoms Before TMS 09:19 My Biggest Fears About TMS 10:49 TMS Research & Reddit Experiences 13:27 TMS Questions: Anxiety, Sleep & Side Effects 14:30 What I'm Tracking During Treatment 16:53 My First TMS Session & Brain Mapping 19:00 Week 1 Recap: Headaches, Fatigue & Mood Changes 21:03 Changes in My Appetite 21:33 Better Sleep & Vivid Dreams 22:15 TMS With Braids & Hair Considerations 22:47 What TMS Pulses Actually Feel Like 24:00 Final Thoughts & What's Next *LET'S TALK! 💬* Have you ever tried TMS therapy for depression? Are you considering it? Tell me what you wish you knew before starting TMS or what questions you'd like me to answer in my next episode! 💕 Subscribe to follow my TMS Diaries journey. *DISCLAIMER:* This video shares my personal experience with mental health treatment. I'm not providing medical advice. Everyone's experience with TMS is different, and treatment decisions should be discussed with a qualified healthcare professional. #TMSTherapy #TMSDiaries #DepressionTreatment