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This is an approach which uses non-invasive magnetic pulses to modulate the areas of the brain affected by PTSD, helping you to live a happier life.
Understanding PTSD
When we experience distressing or frightening life events, it’s natural for us to respond by feeling upset, confused or worried. Although it is hard, these feelings normally pass within a month or two.
Post traumatic stress disorder – or PTSD – occurs when these feelings become extreme or are unrelenting for some time.
Complex post traumatic stress disorder – or CPTSD – occurs when the experienced trauma happens at a young age, the trauma lasted a long time or there was change of escape or rescue.
PTSD and CPTSD are thought to affect around a third of people who have a traumatic experience, and can even develop years after the trauma occurred.
Everyone responds differently to traumatic events and symptoms can vary greatly.
Symptoms of PTSD
Can include:
- Experiencing flashbacks, nightmares or distressing memories
- Experiencing sweating, a shortness of breath or other physical anxiety symptoms
- Experiencing hyperarousal, leading to being irritable and struggling with sleep
- Avoiding certain situations or places
Although PTSD can leave you feeling alone, Smart TMS can provide the support you need to free yourself from your distressing thoughts.
PTSD treatment options
Traditional methods of dealing with the symptoms of PTSD – from medication to therapy – don’t always work.
TMS treatment offers an alternative approach.
TMS treatment evidence
Research has shown that Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) can reduce the symptoms of PTSD.
Continuous care
Dr Neal and his team understand the need to help out patients stay well beyond the end of their TMS treatment. Using research and our own experience, we have designed aftercare packages to provide ongoing care with a planned programme of regular top-up treatments.
Have you had TMS treatment for depression at another clinic? Smart TMS can offer you maintenance therapy, too.
Not sure if TMS is right for you?
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