Living with anxious depression often means dealing with overlapping and competing symptoms. You may feel low, tired, or disconnected, but also busy, restless, or on edge. This combination can make it hard to focus, sleep, or feel at ease in your daily life.
NeuroStar TMS therapy for anxious depression in Katy offers a different way to approach these challenges. At AMS Health & Wellness, we center care around helping you feel supported while addressing both the emotional and physical sides of the mental health condition you are experiencing. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain linked to mood and anxiety. This can help improve how your brain regulates both depressive and anxiety symptoms over time.
NeuroStar TMS therapy focuses on specific regions of the brain that play a role in mood regulation and anxiety. Depression and anxiety involve changes in brain activity, particularly in areas such as the prefrontal cortex. NeuroStar TMS helps stimulate these areas in a controlled and non-invasive way, which can support more balanced brain function.
During treatment, we place a small device on your scalp to deliver magnetic pulses through the skull to targeted brain regions. You remain awake and aware the entire time, and there is no need for sedation. Many people choose this option because it does not involve the same type of common systemic side effects that can come with medication.
At AMS Health & Wellness, transcranial magnetic stimulation for anxious depression in Katy patients is part of a broad treatment plan that considers your whole experience. This includes therapy, lifestyle support, and open communication with your care team. We do not expect you to simply wait and hope for change. You are an active part of the process, and your input matters as you work toward feeling better.
Before you begin NeuroStar TMS therapy, we will take time to understand your symptoms and your goals. We will then create a personalized treatment plan to fit your needs.
We usually schedule NeuroStar TMS sessions five days per week over a period of seven weeks to build consistent results. Each session is typically short, often lasting about 20 minutes. You sit in a comfortable chair and may feel a light tapping sensation during the treatment, which most people find easy to tolerate. After your session, you can return to your normal routine right away.
As you continue with your TMS treatment plan for anxious depression in Katy, changes tend to happen gradually. You may start to notice that your thoughts feel less overwhelming or that your mood feels more stable. Some people report better focus, improved sleep, or a greater sense of calm. These changes can build over time, especially when combined with therapy and healthy daily habits.
Dealing with anxious depression can make everyday life feel more difficult than it should be. When your mood and anxiety are both affecting you, it can be hard to find balance. NeuroStar TMS therapy offers a way to support your brain directly while also allowing you the opportunity to work on your overall well-being. With a thoughtful approach that addresses both mind and heart, you can begin to move toward a steadier place.
If you are ready to learn more about TMS therapy for anxious depression in Katy, our team at AMS Health & Wellness is here to help. We take the time to listen, understand what you are going through, and guide you through your options. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
