Osage Beach OCD Therapy

Osage Beach OCD Therapy

The hallmark of obsessive-compulsive disorder is intrusive thoughts that the sufferer can’t control and that infringe on their quality of life. When uncontrollable thoughts go hand in hand with behaviors that are also outside your control, it’s identified as obsessive-compulsive disorder, and it’s a challenging condition that can lead to a wide range of limitations.

At Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health in Osage Beach, we offer an alternative treatment approach – transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) – that can augment or replace more traditional protocols and that many who suffer from OCD find highly effective.

Obsessions and Compulsions

OCD is a chronic disorder that leads to thoughts and behaviors that are beyond the patient’s control. This cycle of behaviors develops in two primary phases that include the following:

• The obsession, which refers to the intrusive thoughts that tug at the patient’s mind
• The compulsion, which is the behavior or action that the obsession prompts and is usually something that helps mitigate or quiet the intrusive thoughts

Classic obsessions include cleanliness, tidiness, and order, but they can extend to thoughts of self-harm and beyond. The responsive behaviors – or the compulsions – that are triggered complete the cycle, and a common example is obsessive cleaning.

TMS Treatment

Transcranial magnetic stimulation treatments use magnetic pulses to stimulate the area of the brain that regulates the symptoms of OCD through increased neural connections that decrease anxiety and alleviate intrusive thoughts.

The Benefits

TMS works well when used in conjunction with medical treatment and talk therapy, and patients tend to appreciate all the following benefits:

• It is a non-invasive procedure, which means there are no scalpels or needles involved.
• There is no need for sedation, and there is no downtime after treatment.
• There are no medications involved.
• It is a painless procedure that has very few – if any – side effects
• It is FDA-approved for the treatment of depression, which is closely associated with OCD.
• It is covered by most insurance providers.
• Scheduling is flexible.

Even those patients who don’t obtain the results they’re looking for from traditional treatment protocols sometimes find considerable relief through TMS.

How TMS Works

Disorders that are related to major depressive disorder, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, are associated with lost connections in the brain’s neural networks. TMS treatments use electrodes that are placed on the scalp to help reconnect neurotransmitters and receptors – thus increasing activity and supporting healthier thought processes.

Learn More about How TMS Can Help You

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a challenging condition that can interfere with your ability to live a happy and fulfilling life. Scientific studies, however, suggest that transcranial magnetic stimulation – in tandem with medication and therapy – can lead to improved results that elevate quality of life. For more information about what TMS could mean for you, Palmier TMS & Behavioral Health in Osage Beach, MO encourages you to contact us online or call/text us at 314-697-4867 and schedule a free consultation today.