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TMS vs. Antidepressants: What's Actually Different
TMS and antidepressants work in different ways, carry different side effects, and are usually used together rather than instead of each other. A psychiatrist-led comparison for people deciding what comes next.
TMS Not Working? What to Check Before You Decide, and What Comes Next
If TMS does not seem to be working, the next step is a review, not a verdict: timing, dose, protocol, medications, and the score data. What a psychiatrist checks, and the options that follow at the same clinic.
When Does TMS Start Working?
When TMS starts working varies by person. What the clinical trials actually measured, what the first weeks usually feel like, why response is judged on scores rather than days, and what to do if nothing has changed.
The "TMS Dip": What It Is, When It Happens, and What to Do
The TMS dip is a temporary worsening some patients report around weeks two to three of treatment. What it is, what the evidence does and doesn't say, and what to do if it happens to you.