Your preparations for depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment begin with understanding the TMS therapy timeline. This can help you set realistic expectations and identify a clear roadmap for your progress. By knowing what to expect at each stage, you can stay committed and motivated, empowering you to track your own improvement and celebrate milestones along the way.
Ready to begin your treatment program? Get started with a personalized one-on-one consultation with our team at Chrysalis Psychiatry. Bring your questions about NeuroStar TMS therapy to our specialists, and let us equip you with the information and resources you need to take control of your mental health.
Our specialists will create a customized NeuroStar TMS therapy program for your specific needs based on your condition, symptoms, and previous responses to medication or therapy. This individualized process begins with a thorough assessment, during which we evaluate your mental health.
Prior to your first treatment, we will do a mapping of your brain activity to determine optimal stimulation sites, and we will determine the target stimulation dose.
The intensity, frequency, and duration of TMS sessions are adjusted according to individual factors such as the severity of your symptoms, comorbid symptoms, and your overall treatment goals. Most patients participate in daily treatment sessions five days a week for about seven weeks.
TMS treatment sessions are very short (about 4-20 minutes) and require no downtime—after each session, you can continue with the rest of your daily activities with ease. For most patients, TMS treatment may come with mild discomfort, but you are free to rest, read, listen to music, watch TV, or browse your phone during your treatment.
Even if you begin to feel positive changes, you should continue to attend all of your scheduled TMS sessions and complete your entire treatment program to ensure consistent progress. Familiarizing yourself with the timeline for your TMS treatment will help you stay on track, while the team at Chrysalis Psychiatry will carefully monitor your progress and adjust your treatment plan to help you achieve the best results.
Around the halfway point of your treatment plan, you may start to notice significant improvements in your mental health symptoms, including:
To ensure that your results are sustained and that you achieve the best results from your TMS therapy, it is important that you follow the schedule for treatment as directed by our specialists. We will monitor your progress continuously to ensure that you have the best chance for success.
While many patients achieve full benefits up to a year once their initial TMS treatment timeline has ended, it is important to know that some patients may require another treatment plan to build or maintain results. Please consult with us about following up with further assessment and treatment.
Do you have more questions about your NeuroStar TMS treatment? Let us help you get started with your personalized NeuroStar TMS therapy program. For more information and resources for understanding the TMS therapy timeline, schedule your consultation with our team at Chrysalis Psychiatry today.
