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TMS Therapy Testimonials: TMS NeuroHealth Centers Patients Share Their Stories
Daniel Hageman
Compared to other depression treatment options, TMS therapy is fairly “new” (even though it has been around for over 20 years). In the relatively short amount of time it’s been available, TMS Therapy has made huge waves amongst both the medical community and patients. TMS Therapy can help patients achieve results and/or remission of depressive symptoms and maintain those results in the long term. While results may vary, the number of patient testimonials confirming the benefits of TMS has been increasing steadily as more and more TMS therapy chairs are set up across the country and the world.
Compared to other depression treatment options, TMS therapy is fairly “new” (even though it has been around for over 20 years). In the relatively short amount of time it’s been available, TMS Therapy has made huge waves amongst both the medical community and patients. TMS Therapy can help patients achieve results and/or remission of depressive symptoms and maintain those results in the long term. While results may vary, the number of patient testimonials confirming the benefits of TMS has been increasing steadily as more and more TMS therapy chairs are set up across the country and the world.
At TMS NeuroHealth Centers we have had the opportunity to help our patients treat their battle with depression with the help of TMS Therapy and our highly trained staff. On our Tree of Hope space we’ve gathered some of the most touching testimonials from our patients. Here are some of their inspiring stories:
Kelli, Emily, & Genessy
“I just wanted to thank you ladies for all you did for me both during and after my treatment. Your kindness and caring ways meant so much to me! Thank you too for waging battle with my insurance company! I will finally be getting reimbursed for every penny of my treatment, thanks to you – such a relief!! I hope you’re enjoying the summer – I know I am now 🙂 ! Let me know if you need anything from me – I am happy to help! Thank you again for your amazing work – you’re angels!”
— Tiffany, age 41
“The appeal of TMS to me was straightforward – nothing else had worked in the previous 20 years or so. The various combinations of “SSRI” drugs ingested over the years did not seem to address, much less improve or resolve, the routinely diagnosed chemical imbalance. IF one drug did not work then on to the next one (and don’t miss any therapy sessions). By contrast, TMS offered an intensive six weeks of putting electromagnetic impulses on the brain. Those six weeks required a commitment that was not easy to keep. Thankfully, the staff cooperated and adjusted to my schedule as best as possible. TMS seems to have worked because I’m better now and have much more confidence that I’ll remain so. I’m more relaxed, less angry and smile more with less effort.”
— David, age 64
“Thank you so much for your compassion, your expertise, and the genuine caring that too few health centers can offer. While I am just shy of 21, I have battled severe depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder for half of my life. My much needed social life was down the tubes, and despite my very hard work ethic, I could not stay at one school, and I went through three different colleges in two years. I was scared about this next year, but with TMS in Tysons, I feel like I may just have the tools I need to succeed once again. Without it, I doubt that I could say this now. Thank you so much Genessey, Emily, and fellow TJHSST alum Dr. Singh! You are the best.”
— James, age 20
“When I began TMS I was very depressed and was a bit anxious about the treatments. I am feeling better. My mood is lighter, and my family has noticed positive changes in my personality. Thank you all for making it possible for me to smile again 🙂 I am so grateful to everyone at TMS Neurohealth for helping to make my treatments go so smoothly. You were all so professional, personable, and fun to be around!”
— Claudia, age 48
“I want to thank the wonderful staff at TMS NeuroHealth Centers for their amazing care and support throughout my TMS treatment. I feel as though a heavy weight has been lifted off me and that I am headed in a positive direction. I feel much less hindered by my depression after TMS and am really enjoying the increased energy and motivation. My husband noticed that I’m smiling a lot more nowadays, which I credit to TMS therapy. Thank you!”
— Anna, 41
“TMS therapy has turned my life in a new direction. It has pulled me out of my depression, so that I can now live my life, enjoy my friends and family, study, travel, and handle the everyday obstacles that arise. I now know that if I ever fall down the dark hole of depression again, I have a way out – TMS therapy. I am grateful to the staff at TMS NeuroHealth center Tysons Corner for making the experience filled with hope, laughter, and compassion. So thank you Genessey, Emily, Kelli, and Dr. Singh! I am ever grateful.”
— Emily, age 24.
For more testimonials head over to www.greenbrooktms.com/hope.htm. You can also find information about the benefits TMS therapy and affordability.
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