Mike R.
Community Member
Replied to TMS for anxiety (not just depression) — my experience
Best part of TMS for anxiety: I stopped dreading new situations. The anticipatory dread was 80% of my suffering.
Replied to How I got my insurance to cover TMS after initial denial
State insurance commissioner complaints are a real lever — my approval came 5 business days after I filed one.
Replied to How long do TMS results typically last?
Mine lasted about 9 months before I noticed creep. Did a 10-session refresher and bounced back quickly.
Replied to How I got my insurance to cover TMS after initial denial
BCBS denied me twice. The peer-to-peer review with their medical director was what flipped it. Make sure your psychiatrist actually does the call.
Replied to From barely surviving to actually living — TMS changed everything
My partner noticed before I did. He said 'you're humming again' around session 16. Made me cry.
Replied to Headaches after TMS sessions — when do they stop?
Anyone else find that headaches got worse on the days they doubled up sessions? I had to space mine back out.
Replied to Struggling with the waiting period before TMS starts
Six weeks of insurance back-and-forth before I started. I'm now at session 24 and so glad I pushed through. You will too.
Replied to From barely surviving to actually living — TMS changed everything
Reading this on a hard morning and it's giving me hope. Two weeks into my course. Thank you for sharing.
Replied to Headaches after TMS sessions — when do they stop?
Update from my end — headaches basically vanished by session 14. Magnesium glycinate at night and 64oz of water a day made the biggest difference for me.
Replied to Struggling with the waiting period before TMS starts
Thank you all. I called the clinic and got on the cancellation list like Dr. Martinez suggested. They already moved me up by a week! Also, Rachel's checklist idea is exactly what I needed. One day at a time.
Replied to Can I do TMS if I have a metal dental implant?
What about braces? My teenage daughter is being evaluated for TMS and she currently has metal braces.
Replied to Just finished my 36-session TMS course — here is my honest review
Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm starting my sessions next week and I've been so anxious about it. The fact that it took until session 15 for you to notice changes is really helpful — I'll try not to give up early.
Replied to From barely surviving to actually living — TMS changed everything
I'm literally crying reading this. I'm at the "can't call my mom back" stage right now. I have my TMS consultation tomorrow and I almost cancelled it. I'm not cancelling it now. Thank you.