Depression can feel like a constant weight on your mind, body, and soul. It can affect every part of your life, and make even regular daily activities feel heavy. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder characterized by feelings of persistent sadness and can cause you to lose interest in activities and parts of your life that you once enjoyed. Depression can also cause changes in appetite and sleep, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems.
At Chrysalis Psychiatry, our goal is to help lift this weight. Our clinical team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive mental health care using innovative solutions to manage and treat symptoms of depressive disorder. One of our keystone approaches is TMS Therapy for depression in Albuquerque.
TMS Therapy, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is a non-invasive treatment for depression that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the brain involved in mood control. These pulses reactivate regions of the brain that have decreased activity as a result of depression.
In Albuquerque, TMS therapy can be very effective in treating depression, especially in cases where medications or other therapies have not worked. It is safe and generally well-tolerated, and does not cause the common side effects associated with medication or electroconvulsive treatments. TMS can also be used for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxious depression. Current research is being conducted to understand how TMS therapy can be beneficial for a range of other disorders as well.
Albuquerque’s Chrysalis Psychiatry uses NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, the #1 physician-recommended TMS technology, for depression treatment. It uses magnetic pulses that reawaken inactive synapses in your brain. This treatment can have a lasting effect on mental health, making long-term relief from depression a reality for many. In a study, 83 percent of patients felt significant improvement in depressive symptoms, and 62 percent experienced full remission from depression (Sackeim HA, et al. (2020). J Affective Disorders, 277(12):65-74.)).
TMS with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy may be used in conjunction with medications and/or therapy sessions with one of our providers. TMS therapy is conducted while you are awake, and small magnetic coils will be positioned lightly against your head. You may feel sensations of tapping, tingling, or warming. These feelings are usually temporary and decrease as you continue treatments. Each treatment takes less than 20 minutes and is administered five days a week for approximately seven weeks. There is no downtime required after treatment – you will be able to return to your normal routine immediately after your appointment.
TMS Therapy can be a miracle treatment for those who have tried other therapies to treat their depression without success. If medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and behavioral counseling have not been successful in improving your mental health, TMS therapy for depression in Albuquerque may be your solution. It is safe, non-invasive, and requires no downtime. TMS is also accepted by most insurance companies (including Medicare), making it an affordable option for many.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters in your brain to help you restore balance in your life. It lifts the weight that depression adds to your daily routines, renewing your sense of joy. Contact our office today to start your journey toward a happier you!
