Chesterfield OCD Therapy

Chesterfield OCD Therapy

OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a mental health condition that can steal time and emotional well-being from sufferers and can seriously interfere with their enjoyment of life. The disorder begins with obsessions, such as a fear of germs, and leads to a compulsive counteraction, such as repetitive hand washing – although it can take many forms.

At Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health in Chesterfield, Missouri, we provide transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), which is an alternative treatment protocol that is FDA-approved for OCD and that can be highly effective at managing this often-debilitating condition.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

OCD relates to major depressive disorder in the sense that both are closely associated with lost neural connections. With TMS treatments, electrodes that help generate connectivity are placed on the scalp in order to stimulate and strengthen the part of the brain that affects mood. FDA recognizes TMS as a viable treatment for both OCD and depression – demonstrating the solid link between the two conditions.

Some of the most common obsessions associated with OCD include the following:

• Fear of contamination
• An excessive focus on orderliness
• An excessive need for exactness
• Anxiety associated with unwelcome thoughts, such as those related to sex, self-harm, harming others, anger, or religion

Some of the most common compulsive responses include excessive cleaning, repeatedly checking locks to ensure they’re engaged, repeatedly checking appliances to ensure they’re turned off, repeating words or prayers, and engaging in mental rituals. This list, however, could go on.

Reaping the Benefits of TMS

If traditional medical treatments and talk therapy have not provided you with the relief you are looking for or have not been as effective as you would like, TMS may prove beneficial. It is important to note here that TMS should not be confused with electroconvulsive therapy – or ECT – which requires anesthesia and is generally reserved for severe depression. TMS, on the other hand, involves non-invasive, painless treatments that come with all the following benefits:

• There is no medication involved.
• The side effects – if any – are minimal.
• The treatment schedule is flexible.
• The treatments can be especially beneficial when coupled with traditional medical protocols.
• Sedation is not used, which means you won’t experience any downtime post-treatment.
• FDA approval means that most insurance companies cover the treatments.

If you are battling OCD, transcranial magnetic stimulation may help.

TMS Treatments Can Help You Manage Your OCD and Take Back Your Life

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disruptive condition that can seriously limit your ability to live life to the fullest, but help is available. If medications and talk therapy haven’t helped or have not helped enough, it’s time to consider transcranial magnetic stimulation.

At Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health in Chesterfield, Missouri, we offer TMS treatments, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and are here to help. Learn more about what TMS has to offer you by reaching out and contacting us online or calling/texting us at 314-697-4867 and scheduling a free consultation today.