TMS Patient Experience: Heidi

TMS Patient Experience: Heidi

I felt more motivation to get things done: Waking up on time, showering, and cleaning my house. And no more panic attacks.

Heidi, TMS patient

We’re proud of the technology, team, and process we offer our patients seeking Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment.

(New to TMS? Learn more about it here.)

And as we witness each patient experience the benefits for themselves, we’re right there celebrating alongside them!

This week, we’re talking with Heidi about her experience with TMS:

Thanks for taking the time to chat with us, Heidi! Can you share a bit about what life felt like prior to beginning TMS treatment?

I was having panic attacks and feeling hopeless. I felt like things would never improve.

What had you tried (before TMS) to address these challenges?

I had tried different kinds of medication, as well as therapy.

Any hesitations about exploring TMS for yourself? What made you decide to give it a try?

I decided to try TMS based on the recommendation of my psychiatrist.

At first, I was concerned it would be painful and wouldn’t work for me. But, I felt desperate for something to change. So, when I learned about the low risk of side effects, I decided to give it a try.

What was the experience like for you?

It was calming, relaxing.

The caring staff made it a great treatment experience for me.

What were some of the first changes you noticed after beginning treatment?

I felt more motivation to get things done: Waking up on time, showering, and cleaning my house. And no more panic attacks.

How does life feel different now, after TMS treatment?

I have the courage and strength to do things, and I handle stress better.

Any advice or encouragement you’d like to share with someone considering TMS?

Go for it!! Give it a try. It’s worth it. You’re worth it.

Thank you, Heidi! We’re honored to have worked with you.


Inspired by what Heidi shared?
Here’s what some of our other patients had to say about their TMS experience at Sonder:

“I think what REALLY made me see that things were changing were the comments I received from the coworkers and managers at my job. They’d make comments on my drive, my focus, my attitude. When I heard it from other people, it was like the changes I’d started seeing became an actuality.”

I am definitely enjoying life more. I no longer worry as much about the present and the future. I cope more easier with life’s challenges which do happen for everyone.”

“One day I realized that I was smiling more, felt positive and was not turning to food to drown my sorrows. After treatment I felt like a new and much better me.”

“Life feels very different than before. I can laugh and feel the joy of it again. I look forward to all sorts of things.”

“The hope I have for my future since completing TMS has increased exponentially. I have made leaps forward in my personal life and in my career.”


 

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