For many individuals struggling with mental health conditions, traditional treatments such as medication and therapy may not provide sufficient relief from their mental health symptoms. For this reason, some have approached us seeking an alternative treatment for their clinical depression (major depressive disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder, or anxious depression.
Naturally, when our patients consider their options for mental health treatment, an important factor is whether there will be any pain or discomfort. At our practice, we proudly offer NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy, a non-invasive treatment designed to help relieve troubling symptoms that have overtaken your life. If you are interested but have wondered if NeuroStar TMS therapy will hurt, you’ve reached the right place. We can help you make an informed decision about your mental health care when you visit Chrysalis Psychiatry in Albuquerque.
We recognize the importance of finding treatments that minimize discomfort and disruption to your daily life. If you’re looking for a treatment option with minimal discomfort, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy might be suitable for you.
For most patients, NeuroStar therapy is well tolerated. However, a small number of patients may experience mild to moderate discomfort around the treatment area during sessions, often described as a slight headache. This sensation usually decreases after just a few sessions. Many patients find this discomfort manageable, with minimal to no adverse effects. Any mild side effects can typically be alleviated with over-the-counter medications. Overall, TMS therapy is generally well received by patients.
Medication side effects can be very debilitating and challenging to deal with. They can cause serious side effects that can dramatically reduce the quality of your life, including worsening mental health symptoms, suicidal ideation, GI concerns like diarrhea and constipation, sexual dysfunction, and others.
The minor side effects associated with NeuroStar are far more tolerable compared to the side effects associated with antidepressants and other conventional medications commonly used for MDD, OCD, or MDD with anxious depression. NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy does not cause any of these adverse side effects, and patients will find they do not produce any serious pain.
If minimizing discomfort is a key factor in your mental health treatment, NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy might be the right choice for you. For nearly all our patients with depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxious depression, NeuroStar is a comfortable option. In fact, most patients report experiencing minimal or no adverse side effects.
Book your consultation at Chrysalis Psychiatry in Albuquerque today to explore how this innovative treatment could benefit you. Let our advanced mental health clinical specialists guide you, and help you make the safest and best treatment decision for your mental health needs.
