Chesterfield Depression Therapy

Chesterfield Depression Therapy

Depression not only affects your mood and affect but can also have a profound effect on your overall physical health. Depression is a challenging condition to treat, and medications and therapy offer some patients only limited help.

At Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health – proudly serving Chesterfield, Missouri – we offer an alternative FDA-approved treatment protocol, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), that can effectively augment or even replace medications.

Major Depressive Disorder

We all feel sad from time to time in the face of life’s challenges and normal ups and downs. Major depressive disorder, however, is a serious mood disorder that leads to systemic changes in how sufferers handle the activities of daily living and how they think about and engage in life. Depression can also impact sleep, nutrition, and overall health. In other words, depression is more than a mental health concern and can have direct physical implications.

Primary Forms of Depression

Depression comes in many forms, including the following:

• Dysthymia, which is also known as a persistent depressive disorder that doesn’t abate for more than two years
• Postpartum depression, which follows the birth of a child and can include symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and relentless exhaustion
• Seasonal affective disorder, which is triggered by seasonal changes
• Psychotic depression, which features forms of psychosis such as delusions and hallucinations
• Bipolar disorder, which involves cyclical episodes of depression and mania

Primary Symptoms of Depression

Some of the primary symptoms of depression, which can range from mild to severe, include the following:

• Feelings of sadness, emptiness, pessimism, or hopelessness
• Increased anxiety
• Increased irritability and restlessness
• Difficulty concentrating
• Difficulty making decisions
• Sleep disturbances
• Memory concerns
• Slow movements and speech – and an overall decrease in energy
• Changes in appetite or unintended shifts in weight
• Thoughts that focus on self-harm
• Suicide attempts

TMS Treatments

Transcranial magnetic stimulation is a non-invasive treatment that effectively addresses the neural disconnections that lead to depression. These treatments stimulate neurotransmitter production, which – in turn – helps revive lost connections in the brain’s neural network. The kinds of benefits you can expect include all the following:

• TMS treatments are FDA-approved for depression, and most insurance providers cover them.
• No sedation is required, which means there is no downtime post-treatment.
• Because the treatments are non-invasive, there are no injections or cuts involved.
• Scheduling is flexible.
• No medications are required.
• The process is pain-free, and there are few – if any – side effects.
• Treatments are highly effective for depression and often have lasting results.
• Treatments can be used in conjunction with medications and therapy but can also be effective on their own for some patients.

If You Suffer from Depression, TMS May Help

Depression is a common mental health concern that can be both physically and emotionally painful. While medications and therapy can be effective, many patients don’t achieve total relief, and the medications often have serious side effects. TMS treatments are non-invasive, are drug-free, and are associated with very few – if any – side effects. Additionally, they work well on their own and in conjunction with other treatment plans.

To learn more, contact us online or call/text Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health in Chesterfield, Missouri, at 314-697-4867 to schedule your free consultation today.