If you have been diagnosed with anxious depression and have not received measurable relief from therapy, we want you to know help is available. TMS therapy was approved by the FDA in 2008 and demonstrates significant effectiveness in the treatment of several types of mood disorders, including depression and anxious depression.
We encourage you to call AMS Health and Wellness today to schedule a consultation to discuss TMS therapy for anxious depression in Houston to help relieve your symptoms and get you back to enjoying life.
Anxious depression is not a formal diagnosis but a descriptive term that acknowledges a significant overlap between anxiety disorders and depression. Individuals with anxious depression can experience the same sad, empty, or hopeless feelings that are associated with depression.
However, they also may experience excessive worry, tension, or restlessness, which are characteristic of anxiety. Research shows that people with major depressive disorder often have anxiety symptoms. When these diagnoses occur together, it increases the severity of the condition and makes it more difficult to treat as opposed to those who have depression alone.
Recognizing and addressing both components is crucial for effective treatment. The first line of treatment for depression is typically antidepressant medications. These can help some people, but many do not relieve their symptoms significantly.
Antidepressants also come with a long list of side effects, including:
TMS therapy for anxious depression is not known to cause any of these side effects.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment used to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety and as an adjunctive treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). TMS works by using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain that are responsible for mood regulation and anxiety.
In imaging studies, researchers have found these areas are not as active in individuals with depression as they are in individuals without depression. While the exact pathways are not well known, TMS has demonstrated the ability to improve neurological activity in these areas and reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety.
For those with anxious depression, TMS may provide a dual benefit by targeting the pathways involved in depression and anxiety, leading to improvements in overall mood and a reduction in anxiety levels.
If you have depression or anxious depression and have not received measurable relief from treatment, we want you to know there is hope. We encourage you to consider NeuroStar TMS therapy for anxious depression in Houston.
During your consultation in our office, we will answer all your questions and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your treatment. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
