If you watch television you are well aware of the onslaught of commercials promoting pharmaceuticals, the ones that can barely squeeze the long list of side effects into the 60-second spots. Of course, truth in advertising and FDA requirements ensure that potential side effects of a drug are cited. Even so, when someone is suffering […]
Depression Pills Do Not Work for Everyone Wouldn’t it be awesome if we could just pop a pill every morning and go on to enjoy a day of joy and happiness instead of the dark days that depression saddles us with? For a spell in the early 90s, the entry of antidepressant medications evoked wall-to-wall […]
These days it is pretty well understood that antidepressants are not the homerun treatment intervention for depression that was once believed. Most folks have a friend or family member who has struggled with depression, only to be put on a never-ending cycle of antidepressant trials that went nowhere. This can be very discouraging for people […]
While in theory the concept of antidepressants makes sense—to rebalance the levels of the neurotransmitters, or brain chemicals—in reality they don’t really work for many people who suffer from persistent depression. It is still a mystery as to why this class of drugs may work on some individuals but not others. So far, doctors still […]
Major Depression Recurrent Severe Treatment With TMS Being trapped in a cycle of depression, with recurring depressive episodes rendering its victims helpless to this serious mental health disorder, can be totally debilitating. No sooner do you feel hopeful that maybe, just maybe this time you have overcome the major depression and can reclaim your life […]
Depression: That complex mental health disorder that can literally hijack one’s life while stealing the very essence of the person in the process. Stuck in bed with no energy or motivation to face the day, depression robs the sense of joy and passion that once drove daily activities. The brain says get up, take a […]
TMS Therapy for Anxiety and Depression Like spaghetti and meatballs, anxiety and depression often coexist. Either one of these common mental health disorders alone can cause serious impairment in one’s daily life, but when they are both present it can be absolutely debilitating. Anxiety can cripple one with irrational fears, and coupled with depression can leave a […]
TMS an Alternative Option When Antidepressants Don’t Work When the dark veil of depression fails to lift, even while on antidepressant drug therapy, it can lead to feelings of frustration and despair. Perhaps your doctor has had you trial two or three different antidepressants, but depression symptoms persist unabated. Instead, with side effects from the […]
In the realm of psychiatric treatments, there are two prominent contenders vying for the spotlight: transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). As we explore the pros and cons of each, it becomes evident that TMS stands out as the newer, safer, and non-invasive champion in the battle for effective treatment of mental health […]
When Antidepressants Don’t Work The gray veil of depression can touch every aspect of a person’s life, from work, to family relationships, to one’s marriage. The struggle to lift the veil and find joy again can often be a frustrating one. Possibly you have sought treatment for your depression and been disappointed in the lack of response […]
