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Abigail's Experience: How NeuroStar TMS Fit into Her OCD Treatment Plan
For more than a decade, Abigail felt like her life was controlled by a cycle of trial and error with medications. Diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) at a young age, she had spent years hoping for relief that never fully came.
“I had been on antidepressant medications for over 10 years, and it was exhausting,” Abigail recalls. “I was periodically switching medications because the side effects were unbearable.”
From dry mouth and migraines to hair loss and fatigue, the physical toll of those medications was matched only by the emotional weight of disappointment. “My OCD was so debilitating, and each new failed medication was so demoralizing for me,” she says. “Since I was 13 years old, I’ve been on 8 or 9 different oral medications, each with intolerable side effects.”
But in June 2025, at age 24, Abigail made a life-changing decision—to begin treatment with NeuroStar® Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at Greenbrook. As a Regional Account Manager for Greenbrook, Abigail had already seen firsthand how NeuroStar TMS could transform lives. She realized it was time to take her own advice. “I thought to myself, ‘Why am I not taking advantage of this treatment?’” she says.
Even with a busy 9-to-5 schedule, Abigail found Greenbrook’s Care Team ready to meet her where she was. “Going into treatment every day felt overwhelming at first, but the Care Team worked with me and accommodated my schedule,” she says. “During my treatment plan, I even had to travel for work.”
Before TMS, fatigue often made simple daily activities feel out of reach. Now, she’s rediscovered the joy of movement and connection. “When I was on medication, I didn’t have the motivation to do anything,” she explains. “Now I have so much more energy to go out and enjoy my life.”
For anyone struggling with OCD, depression, anxious depression, and feeling discouraged after trying multiple medications, Abigail wants to offer reassurance and hope.
“Something I really want people to know is that Greenbrook will work with you to make NeuroStar TMS or SPRAVATO® as accessible as possible,” she says. “Whether it’s flexible scheduling, insurance, or simply a smiling face, we’re with you through it all.”
Her message is simple: take the first step. “If you’re thinking about treatment or have any hesitations, just have the conversation with us,” she encourages. “Our Care Team will walk you through every single step. You’re not going to be alone.”
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