Feel like you’ve exhausted all your options for dealing with depression?
Many people with treatment-resistant depression feel exactly the same way. Maybe you’ve tried meds, gone to therapy, read self-help books, worked out, changed your diet, or even taken time off from work, but the sadness, the heaviness, or that numb feeling just won’t go away. No matter how hard you try, it feels like nothing really changes.
We get it. It’s exhausting. It’s frustrating. And it can feel like you’re running in circles, doing all the right things but still stuck in the same place. You might even be starting to lose hope, thinking nothing is ever going to work.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way.
There are still options, and there’s still hope. You haven’t run out of chances to feel better. You deserve a life where depression doesn’t have control, and we’re here to help you find that path.
At Montana Psychiatry, one treatment we offer for people who feel like they’ve run out of answers is called TMS therapy (short for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). It’s a different kind of treatment, and for many people, it’s been a turning point.
Let’s talk about why.
What Is TMS Therapy?
TMS is a safe, non-invasive treatment for depression. That means no surgery and no medication. Instead, TMS uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of your brain that aren’t working the way they should when you’re depressed.
When someone is dealing with depression, certain areas of the brain can become less active. These areas are responsible for mood, focus, energy, and even motivation. TMS helps “wake up” those parts of the brain, allowing them to work better and helping you start to feel better, too.
TMS is FDA-approved, backed by strong research, and has helped many people find relief, especially those who didn’t get better with medications alone.
Why Should I Try TMS If Nothing Else Has Worked?
The truth is, TMS was made for people like you. People who’ve been doing everything they can to feel better, but still feel stuck. It’s not your fault that medications or therapy didn’t work as well as you hoped. Everyone’s brain is different, and sometimes depression needs a different kind of support.
At Montana Psychiatry, we’ve worked with patients who walked through our doors feeling hopeless. They were tired. Burned out. They wondered if anything could actually help. However, many of those same people experienced real change after completing a TMS treatment plan. They reported feeling lighter, more energized, and more like themselves again.
TMS isn’t a “quick fix,” but it is a new chance. And for many, it’s the one that finally worked.
What Happens During a TMS Session?
TMS is done right here in our office. You’ll be fully awake during treatment. You’ll sit in a comfortable chair and wear a small device on your head that delivers the magnetic pulses to the right area of your brain.
The sessions are short (usually around 20 to 30 minutes) and most people come in five days a week for several weeks. You can drive yourself to and from your appointments. There’s no recovery time, and you can go right back to work, school, or whatever else you have planned that day.
Some people feel a light tapping on their head during treatment, but it’s not painful. In fact, most people say the sessions are easy and even relaxing.
Is TMS Safe?
Yes. TMS is very safe. It doesn’t affect your memory, doesn’t require anesthesia, and doesn’t come with the same side effects that medications can have. Some people experience mild scalp discomfort or a headache during or after treatment, but this usually goes away quickly.
You Don’t Have to Do This Alone
We know it takes courage to keep going when depression makes life feel heavy. Trying a new treatment can feel scary, especially when you’re already tired and discouraged. But we want you to know that you are not alone.
At Montana Psychiatry, our team is here to walk with you every step of the way. We’ll answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and help you figure out if TMS is the right fit for you. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just reach out and we’ll take it from there.
You Deserve to Feel Better
If you’re feeling like you’ve tried everything and nothing has helped, don’t give up. TMS may be the next step you’ve been searching for.
You deserve to feel better, to experience real relief, and we’d be honored to help you find it. There is still hope. Let’s explore it together.
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by Deb (age 64)
Category: generalThe hoops I jumped through in order to be evaluated were straightforward and efficient. I met with PA Kaitlin for about an hour to discuss my history and previous medications. Then Dr. Amato joined us to further discuss my history, the TMS treatment, and answer any questions. Myrna gathered all of the information and submitted it to my health insurance company to request coverage for TMS. Fortunately, insurance approved the treatment and I was able to begin the next week. I’m sure most people have anxiety about starting a treatment like TMS. No matter how many times it’s described to you, there are many unknowns. How will I feel during treatment? Is it painful? What if this doesn’t work? What if it works for a while but then stops? In all honesty, I was very uncomfortable during the first couple of weeks of treatment. The alternating two seconds of tapping sensation caused some pain during treatment, and at the end of the first week I thought about quitting. But I had sworn to myself that TMS was a last resort and I HAD TO complete the treatment and give it a chance to work. My technician, Heather, told me that some people don’t feel the tapping at all, they only hear it. Guess I wasn’t one of those people! But as the days went by, it became easier to tolerate the treatments. During this time I also saw Lauren weekly for CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). This is highly recommended for people undergoing TMS treatment, and it was a positive complement to my total of 100 minutes each week “under the helmet”. The weekend between weeks three and four, I started to notice subtle improvements in my mood, increased belief in my self-worth, and enthusiasm for simple things like going for walks, meeting friends for lunch, and taking on volunteer work in the community. I hesitated at first to believe that TMS was helping me. I was afraid that I was convincing myself it was working because I so desperately wanted it to! But now that I am past the treatment I can say with cert
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by Barbie (age 68)
Category: generalI feel so blessed to participate in the TMS protocol at MT Psychiatry. After struggling so many years with depression and not getting significant results from medication, particularly of late, I noticed positive results in the first two weeks of treatment. TMS can literally give you back the beauty & joy in living as well as the courage to make positive life changes and improvements in your daily living situation. I heartily encourage anyone to put yourself into the hands of the amazing TMS team who so gently and graciously make this journey with you out of the black hole that is depression. It is my honor and privilege to give the TMS treatment the highest recommendation.
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by Shayne (age 66)
Category: generalI am grateful for the support and caring I have received from Dr. Amato (and Heidi, Heather and Myrna) in my quest for mental health and a fuller more productive life. While the TMS results have been subtle, I feel more positive about my future and I would recommend this team absolutely. Thank you!
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by Carrie (age 65)
Category: generalNot realizing how fuzzy my head was, I thought I was only going through severe anxiety and depression. Through the insight of Pat, I was able to go through TMS treatments which brought down the anxiety and depression immensely and has cleared up the fuzzy, far off substantially. All the personnel treated me with kindness and I’m sure their attitudes helped in my recovery.
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by Bridget (age 47)
Category: generalThe first outcome of TMS I noted happened early in my treatment, at about the beginning of week two. I felt as though my “brain fog” had been chipped away. I wish I could report that I feel my mental health issues are in “remission”, but I can’t do so yet. My hope is that I will see improvement in the weeks to come, now that my TMS cycle has ended. I can say that my brain feels – in some way – different; I can’t explain exactly how. I continue to struggle at this point in time but sill have hope for more improvement.
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