If depression has dimmed your energy and made even simple tasks feel monumental, know that hope is within reach at Chrysalis Psychiatry in Albuquerque. Our providers pair compassionate listening with proven science, including TMS therapy, to illuminate a path forward.
You may suddenly find yourself battling depressive symptoms. Persistent sadness is only one piece of the puzzle. You may also notice irritability, mental fog, or the sense that everyday tasks take twice as much effort as they once did. Instead of forcing yourself through each day, you deserve a safe space where we listen, explain the biology behind what you feel, and design an approach that respects your goals, including NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy.
Major depressive disorder involves a number of psychological factors – it can be rooted in internal psychology, inherited traits, social pressures, or a mix of all three. When life’s adversity piles onto these vulnerabilities, the weight can feel impossible to lift. Everyone’s story is different; so major depressive disorder can range from mild to severe and unfold in many ways.
If you are seeking help for your symptoms of depression, you may notice that a heavy sadness has lingered for more than two weeks. Beyond low mood, the exhaustion and anxiety can set in, often accompanied by hard-to-explain physical aches and pains.
You might lie awake with racing, negative thoughts – or sleep past every alarm, still exhausted. Major depressive disorder can influence nearly every aspect of life, touching your thoughts, body, and relationships all at once. Common signs of major depressive disorder include:
When these depressive feelings intensify, many people turn to alcohol, drugs, or unhealthy eating patterns as a form of escape. Skipping meals or bingeing for comfort can trigger dehydration, headaches, and stomach pain, while weight changes may add a fresh layer of distress. Guilt and frustration often follow, deepening the cycle of low mood. Studies suggest that women experience such depressive episodes more frequently than men, yet the toll can be profound for anyone. Recognizing this pattern of depression symptoms is an essential first step toward receiving care that restores both physical well-being and peace of mind.
If your depressive symptoms are lingering despite talk therapy or antidepressants, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy offers a non-drug option that targets your underactive mood circuits in the brain. During each session you relax in a reclining chair while focused magnetic pulses gently stimulate neural pathways linked to emotion regulation. Some people describe only mild scalp discomfort that fades after the first few visits, and you can drive yourself home immediately afterward.
Although NeuroStar TMS is generally well tolerated, it is not suitable for everyone. Certain neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, or the presence of ferromagnetic implants near the head may make you ineligible. During your personalized consultation, we will discuss your depressive symptoms and review every detail of your medical history and current medications. NeuroStar is cleared for candidates age 15 and up who have major depressive disorder.
Remember that depression symptoms affect almost twenty percent of people at some point in their lifetime. If daily life feels heavier than you can carry, let TMS therapy help lift the weight. Contact our compassionate team at Chrysalis Psychiatry now to schedule a consultation, ask questions, and begin the journey toward lasting relief.
