Jan struggled with severe depression for weeks, finding herself unable to get out of bed. As she recalls: “Feeling tired and depressed, another day passed and I still couldn’t leave my bed. I’d felt like this for several weeks and things weren’t improving. I just felt so low.”
Determined to seek help, Jan took the difficult first step of reaching out for medical support.
Seeking help and a diagnosis
As her depression worsened, it began to affect every part of her daily life, making even basic tasks overwhelming.
“Realising I couldn’t do my job anymore, I resigned from my support work job. When I wasn’t able to find the energy or willpower to make myself food, I knew I was in trouble.”
A visit to the doctor and a session with a psychiatrist confirmed what she had been fearing—she was diagnosed with severe clinical depression. Hoping for relief, she started taking antidepressants, but unfortunately, they had little effect.
Looking for other options
Jan, like many others who don’t respond to medication, began researching alternative treatments. That’s when she discovered Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and was drawn to its non-invasive, medication-free approach.
“I started reading up about other treatments for depression and came across an article about something called TMS. It was a non-invasive, medication-free solution. The treatment used magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain, and 75 percent of the patients who had tried it experienced a significant reduction in their symptoms.”
Encouraged by these findings, Jan enrolled in a TMS course in Bristol.
Life after TMS
After completing her treatment, Jan experienced a profound shift in her mental health.
“At the end of the course, my head felt clearer, and I’d shed so much emotional pain. My life was so bleak, but it has color now.”
Feeling better than she had in years, Jan wanted to spread the word about the benefits of TMS to others who might be struggling.
“If you suffer from depression, I urge you to check it out. I’ve recommended it to two friends who have said it has helped them too.”
Breaking the stigma
Jan’s willingness to share her story is a powerful reminder that mental health struggles are real, but so is recovery. As conversations around mental health continue to grow, stories like hers help break the stigma and encourage others to seek the support they need.
Her journey stands as an inspiring testament to the impact of TMS and the possibility of finding relief, even when hope feels out of reach.
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