I have been through TMS treatment too. It’s wonderful to have my mind function back. Thanks for sharing, I did the same.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

Chris Cooksey I watched your videos and appreciated your willingness to share!

@karamullen8719

4 жыл бұрын

Cooksey Media when did you start to see results?

@kostas43

4 жыл бұрын

How long lasted results with rtms treatment?

@hellothere4724

3 жыл бұрын

Great video!. My experience is similar. Very high prescription but I saw results

@cehcybr3094

2 жыл бұрын

@@kostas43 3 years

Even if just one person gets out of this ‘mind hell’ that’s certainly something to rejoice over. So happy for you and I pray you’re still doing great!

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

I am doing great. Thanks!

I'm taking it and it is working for me too! I felt a huge burden lift that I remember carrying for the last 35 years or so. I think it is a miracle. Nothing ever worked before.

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Congratulations!

I’m halfway thru TMS, & I really relate to you! You said it so well with “It’s always been my JOB to manage my depression every day”. I never thought of it that way, but it’s spot on! Thank you for sharing. It’s very brave. Love to you. 🐝

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! I hope you're feeling better!

Holy shit I don't even know you but I'm so glad for you

Thanks for sharing your journwy. If I disnt hear you talk about remapping and just not feeling like TMS was working after 4 weeks then I may not be here today with results!!! Today after remapping and get higher dose of TMS and 10 added treatments-- I feel like I feel so different now. I didn't even realize how low I really was until now. It's like I've had a burst of life and I wish I could get more weeks now to push me on over the mountain of Depression.

Thank you for doing this video. I hope you're still doing well x

Thanks for putting this together! Love you guys

I started Rtms and I finished my first two visits. The first day I was really drowsy after the treatment and the second day when I woke up it felt worse. However, when I woke up this morning I felt relief thankfully. Thanks for your video it is really uplifting !

All the best to you for a very healthy and happy life ahead.

You are a brave and strong person. Thanks for giving hope, I am starting TMS as well.

@xovix

3 жыл бұрын

Did your experience with the treatment help at all?

@PermanentSuspects

2 жыл бұрын

How did it work for you Miks?

MY journey too. I went to a new psychiatrist when my depressive symptoms returned after 30 years on meds. I had never heard of this therapy. I worked for me and I am grateful for it.

I cried when you said, "it's hard for me to believe that I'm going to be one of the people it works for" because I feel that all the time with all the things people have told me will help, that have failed me.

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

There can be so many disappointments in seeking a treatment that works. I sank a bunch of money in neurofeedback that didn’t work. TMS works for so many, so if you’re able to get it, that’s great! Just remember that you aren’t out of options. Stay strong!

@nylakhan5658

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried emdr therapy

@Butterflywishes-rf9dt

3 ай бұрын

@@nylakhan5658 - Hi can you explain EDMR therapy & does it work? - Thanky you

This gives me so much hope

Thanks for sharing your story Kristin. Glad you are feeling better. I'm about to Start TMS for the first time also.

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck!

This is wonderful! How are you feeling now?? I’ll check for an update. I’m so so glad this worked for you.. I just started treatment. Fingers crossed!!

Amazing. I have extra to give to others. 🙏🙏 what a great feeling. Having depression and learning to manage it is definitely a full time job.. glad you’re feeling better :)

I’m starting my session this coming week. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. (:

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

I’m sooooo happy for you and thx for posting this!!!

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

Aww! Thanks! I'm still doing great. :)

Thank you for making these videos.This is such valuable information , and I think that hearing from real people what to expect can really help others feel safe. ❤

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying! I know how hopeless it can feel.

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm going to start TMS sometime this year, and I really feels like it's my last hope. I don't see many videos like yours recording your experience, so thank you for that.

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy for you! Don't give up!

@ugurylmz5196

2 жыл бұрын

Never give up. This is a feeling, we are People and every feeling is for us. Thats why ı dont wanna you are hopeless. Dont describe this good or bad Just know it is feeling..and hopeless make me more depressionfully. This is side of physilogy...

Thank you so much for your testimonial. I just started my TMS treatment this week, your testimonial gives me so much hope.

@mobscene111

4 жыл бұрын

How'd you go?

@chengwang4173

2 жыл бұрын

Did you complete the treatment? Can it entirely treat your symptoms? I have very bad insomnia and will start the first session tomorrow.

@marcia122487

9 ай бұрын

​@@chengwang4173hi. How did it go? My mother suffers from depression and severe insomnia. Ive heard mixed reviews on this treatment. I have seen some say that it has actually made them worse.

Wow! what a huge difference after week 7!!! My depression is not as bad as how you were, but I still don't have energy to do some things, not even want to eat until my stomach hurts :( I want to try this and hope I have good results!! Your video literally made me cry.. I can't imagine how live will be without being depressed..

@Alex11V

2 жыл бұрын

Did the TMS worked?

@AsadMercuryMalik

Жыл бұрын

Did it work give us an update please

Thank you for sharing your journey 💜

I just got a referral from my doctor to begin TMS. I’ve been deeply clinically depressed for years and have tried at least 10 different medications. They no longer help me. Your experience has given me hope. There is a difference in your whole person that is wonderful to see. I’m scared that I will be the one of 3 that won’t be helped. Thank you for posting this and good luck to you. 😊

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

How are you doing?

I am going to attempt the TMS treatment myself, I was very nervous but after your video, I feel much more relieved and hopeful. I also have to say that the way you’re glowing now made me tear up. such a beautiful transformation, I could see it in your expression. thank you, and I hope you’re still doing amazing today 🧡

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I feel great! Best of luck!

@robertkruzic8484

2 жыл бұрын

If you are on the fence about trying TMS therapy, maybe I can inspire you as well. I just finished my TMS therapy two weeks ago and I can't recall ever feeling this good in my life! I just turned 60 and have suffered the torture if depression since I was a child. I tried every form of treatment available throughout my life including cognitive therapy, many different medications, homeopathic therapy, electroconvulsive therapy and hypnotherapy which all had limited effect with terrible side effects. TMS made sense to me because it treats the disorder at its source rather than simply managing the symptoms as traditional treatments do. I'm sleeping so much better and feel more relaxed and calm. My responses to anything that I encounter are much more reasonable than before without catastrophizing things with anger. My physical pain is much more manageable as well which enables me to be more active than before. I can honestly say that I feel joy for the first time in my life and look forward to the rest of it with interest and enthusiasm. If you haven't yet decided to try TMS, I highly reccomend it.

Going to start my first session this week after years of failed antidepressant results. I have hope that it helps me as much as it helped you. Thanks for sharing your story!

@apurbodey640

2 ай бұрын

How are you now

I love this. You can see how much your energy and spirit lifted throughout. You genuinely seem more comfortable with yourself by the end. Glad it worked - I’m about 3 weeks in and can definitely notice a difference within myself.

@HookerTheWriter

7 ай бұрын

I'm so happy for you!

Kristen, I am so happy for you! Keep enjoying, hopefully TMS also helps me

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

How's it going?

Thrilled for you. Congratulations. My eyes welled up for you because I understand the relief you must feel. I will say, I was hoping to see a review on someone who is not on any medication. I cannot tolerate SSRIs and am 2 weeks off Lexapro.

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

I truly believe everyone can find something that works. For me it's been TMS, meds, and exercise, although it would be nice to quit meds one day. I hope you find your treatment soon!

@chengwang4173

2 жыл бұрын

I also quitted intolerable drugs after 6 weeks.

I have been struggling with severe depression for about 20 years. I have been on just about every medication out there. A little over a year ago they did DNA testing only to find out that I am resistant to pretty much all of them. I felt completely defeated as I am currently on 5 different meds to try and manage my daily life. I somehow saw an ad for TMS on Facebook and have been asking my psychiatrist about it. She said I would probably be a great candidate for it. (I’m really wondering why I am just learning about this now and why it’s never been brought up). I am skeptical but the thought of possibly getting off some of these meds is an exciting thought. I am holding out a glimmer of hope and if it works I will be yelling about this from the rooftops. I don’t know why this isn’t something that is discussed more often and after all these years I am just learning about it now!

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

I know, right?! I tell EVERYONE about it if we even slightly touch on the topic of mental health. People need to know! I hope you're able to access it.

@brazenbunnies

Жыл бұрын

What DNA testing did you do?

@babyin80

Жыл бұрын

@@brazenbunnies it was done by GeneSight

Love the poster. I start tomorrow - thanks for these videos :)

@HookerTheWriter

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I hope it goes well for you!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video 🙏💗 Best luck for you

Wow! You look radiant 4 weeks after. You just have this glow about you.

Thank you for sharing this! I’ve just had session 3. And I’m doubtful as I’m treatment resistant. I’m so pleased for you and I hope you continue to do well.

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

How are you feeling?

@PermanentSuspects

2 жыл бұрын

How did it work for you?

@marcia122487

9 ай бұрын

Hi. Any update? My mother is going to start therapy soon 😢

I was 1 minute in and felt like you were telling my whole story. Thank you for posting this! I start TMS next week due to every symptom you have mentioned and not working for over a year. Even just knowing someone else on this planet has had virtually the same experiences I have had in my mental health struggles made me feel less alone this morning. Sending you support, recognition, and gratitude.

@pt87153

Жыл бұрын

Is the treatment helping? Like you, I haven't worked in almost a year too. I tried spravato but the effects of the drug don't last on me.

@drinkwalter9346

Жыл бұрын

@@pt87153 I keep telling people that there are cheaper alternatives that works and don’t have side effects, I recommend you try out psychedelic mushroom, micro dosing psychedelic mushroom was the best decision I made to beat depression , not only ketamine makes you feel like a zombie with no emotions but other antidepressants that don’t work a bit, you should definitely try psychedelic mushroom, I had depression and anxiety but after treating myself with psychedelic mushroom I was more efficient in all I did , I’m in my 40’s and I’m breaking barriers, I get it from an online vendor that specializes in the trade of psychedelic products all natural from the earth and no side effects

@drinkwalter9346

Жыл бұрын

*Wellmans11*

@drinkwalter9346

Жыл бұрын

Search on Instagram for the handle above it is the contact address for the vendor

Looks like I need to try TMS. Glad I found your video. Thanks for the post. All medications have made me worse.

Dear Kristin, I wish you good health, my dear, your words give me great hope for treatment, God bless you

@MasterYourUniverse

2 жыл бұрын

Dear Omar, God bless you. I hope treatment helps! I start mine next week. I’m so excited, I know it will help and I’m so hopeful for the both of us. What a time to be alive right!? Here’s to feeling alive and living our best life. :)

Incredible ! I Hope it will help a lot of people!😄

I’m currently at week 4 of 7 for my TMS treatment. As a patient, your presentation was similar to mine. Your video is very encouraging to people like me. I’m so glad it helped you, and that you shared this. Looks like you really found your smile again! Well done

@chaos4316

Жыл бұрын

I’m now on session 25 of 35. Given my initial presentation, it’s hard to believe how far I’ve come. How much the pressure has backed off. This isn’t a gimmick. TMS works.

@diennm

Жыл бұрын

Did you have maladaptive daydreaming too?

@chaos4316

Жыл бұрын

@@diennm can’t say I know what that is.

No sé bien lo que decís porque no se mucho inglés, pero con solo ver tu cara y ver la transformación de tu voz, la velocidad de la voz, los gestos de tu cara, tu sonrisa, el tamaño de tus ojos y como te brillan. Realmente noto una transformación increíble! Incluso no pareciera que tuvieras ningún problema.

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

¡Si! El cambio fue muy gradual. Comencé severamente deprimido. Ocho semanas después, no estaba deprimido en absoluto.

Awesome! I’m a week in of treatment. This gives me hope.

@HookerTheWriter

3 жыл бұрын

Hang in there!

@chengwang4173

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get better after treatment?

Kristin this video gives me a LOT of hope - all my life I had to deal with depression, ADHD, OCD, anxiety and etc.. I missed a big part of my life because of that, could never really have a serious relationship and am stocking boxes in some warehouse for a living I take medications for years already - no doubt it would be worse if I didn't take them - and I have been on and off therapy for years already... but my issue are still a big part of my life...and now I wanna try TMS I hope it works for me as it did for you

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it! To this day, I'm still taking meds, but they just don't do quite enough. Good luck!

@MasterYourUniverse

2 жыл бұрын

How did your treatment go? This has caused me to not have a relationship either and I’m hopeful this will help with limiting beliefs and a sense of “normalcy”. Prayers 🙏 to you and here’s to a happy healthy relationship with ourselves and someone we find to love. ❤️

Thank you for your video. This is very inspiring

I am in the intake process for TMS right now and your testimonial provides me so much hope! Thank you so much for sharing.

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Yea! Good luck!

Thank you for this very helpful video.

You truly came back to life over the course of these videos! Very powerful seeing someone who was in this dark pit, come out on the other side...feeling the sun shine again ☀️ I hope that will be my case as well. I'm just on session #7 of Brainsway Deep TMS. It hurts, but not as much as sleeping through my children's childhood. Thank you for sharing this video. You're helping a lot of people.

Tomorrow is my 2nd session of TMS I feel depressed today but your video gave me hope

I will be starting TMS this Wednesday along with neurofeedback for my anxiety. My world has gotten smaller I don’t leave my house and can’t drive due to my anxiety. I can’t wait to have the smile on my face like you did towards the end of this video.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

yesenia Gonzalez I know how it feels. For me, feeling better was very gradual over a few months, so don’t give up! Good luck!

@alaefarmestatesllc

2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going ?

@johnzuras6378

2 жыл бұрын

@@alaefarmestatesllc No answer means, not so well.

@ranidr

2 жыл бұрын

Did u get ur TMS treatment?

@ranidr

2 жыл бұрын

Did u get ur TMS treatment?

As someone who knows clinical depression with suicidality i definitely understand each day being your job to survive. Very happy this worked for you and hope you’re still doing well.

@HookerTheWriter

3 ай бұрын

I've still had some down times, but kept finding relief with TMS and Esketamine treatment. I hope you're able to find something that works for you! Depression is tiring. Hang in there.

@mikebordner3820

3 ай бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter Glad you’re still finding relief and doing well. One day at a time and i continue to get by until i find what works. Stay strong and take care.

I’m happy you’re getting to do it! It works for most people but just remember that if it doesn’t work (frustrating though it may be) that it wasn’t your last option. Good luck!

@JohnLennon100

3 жыл бұрын

What other options are out there besides drugs?

@HookerTheWriter

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnLennon100 If you have difficult thoughts or memories, EMDR and Hypnotherapy helped me with those. It's not ideal, but there's electro-convulsive therapy. That probably would have been my next thing if TMS hadn't worked. Ooh, and it's a drug, but spravato is a new exciting thing. It's a ketamine nasal spray that has good long-term effects- it's not a daily pill.

@AS-010o0

2 жыл бұрын

Psychodelics are still an option

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

@@AS-010o0 yes, I’m very interested in spravato and my state legalized psilocybin.

@shayansh1559

2 жыл бұрын

This is great and I'm very happy for you. But are the positive effects of rtms permanent or do they disappear after a while?

So hopeful

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

Jillian Simpson yea! It’s been several months and I’m getting it again. Really thankful for it.

@jilliansimpson3783

5 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter yay! Where I live there's like 1 clinic and it's been so difficult to get in contact with them but I'm thinking of trying an at-home fisher wallace device in the meantime. I've heard it has same effects but it is pricey

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

Jillian Simpson interesting. Let me know how it goes.

I'm starting tomorrow after waiting a little over a year to turn 18. I'm a bit more excited after watching this. Thanks.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

Trent Beckman good luck! I’m about to start maintenance treatments for the first time. I’m in the process of making a new video about it.

Great news! Congrats. :) I'm just finishing my 2nd week and feeling a bit worse in the past 2 days. I'm hoping I come through it like you as I've been bed ridden for 5 yrs. 🙁

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

You feeling any better?

I'm so happy to hear that you feeling good and not depressed anymore again!! Are you still feeling better?

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s been about a year since I last had TMS and I’m able to maintain my mental health with medicine and meditation.

@PermanentSuspects

2 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter Hey Kristin. That is soo great! Super happy to hear you still feel better. Partly because of your experience, I decided to have rTMS therapy, which starts tomorrow for me at the Charité in Berlin.

Glad your feeling better

GRACIAS POR TU VIDEO TE DESEO LO MEJOR DEL MUNDO, PARECE QUE EMPEZAREMOS ESTE VIAJE CON MI HIJO DE 14 AÑOS, ERES UNA INSPIRACION, GRACIAS.

I’m starting TMS next Tuesday in South Carolina MUSC. Thank you so much for posting 😊

@HookerTheWriter

Ай бұрын

Yea! Good luck!

thank you for sharing your journey

This is me! So helpful thank you!

Thank you for sharing this! I just started tms today

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know how it turns out! Good luck!

Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am resonating so strongly with your observation that it has been your sole job for a long time to cope with depression and that now it is additionally difficult to break out of that existence and to undertake a new job -- a new way of being. I'm finishing my 4th week of TMS following a very bad year-long depressive episode and I think beginning to feel better bit by bit. I've been wondering if some of my continuing fatigue and lack of motivation is because I'm reluctant or afraid to break out of my condition of barely living. Thinking of it as leaving a dreadful old job and embarking on a new job of my dreams is helpful, and a mindset I want to nurture every day now. Looking ahead, I am concerned that if TMS truly does help me it will continue to be available and covered by my insurance. This of course, is a major struggle for all who must deal with health care in the USA. Thank you, Kristin, for sharing your experiences. Best wishes to you and to everyone who has commented here.

@HookerTheWriter

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment! I'm so happy to hear that you're starting to feel better! Everyone's experience with TMS is different. If you relapse, don't give up! I got it three times and it lasted longer each time. Take care of yourself and be the person you know you are.

@nancylindsay4255

9 ай бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter So good of you to reply to me, Kristen, and I appreciate knowing of your later experiences. I'm very impressed by how many people who are just beginning TMS have searched KZread and found your channel. It's an excellent one for us to find.

lets all pray to god to resolve anxity problem for all people in the world

@csn583

11 ай бұрын

With science, apparently. 🤔

@stevenkovler5133

8 ай бұрын

I agree ! My anxiety is killing me ! Totally debilitating!

Thanks Kristin for your video!! I'm going to start my rTMS treatment at the Charité in Berlin in 2 weeks. I hope it will work for me🙏🏻

@BradleyGunner-67

Жыл бұрын

How did your TMS treatment work?

I’m glad u had a happy ending, I’m on day 3 of TMS

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!!

Very happy to hear that you are doing better. You are so very pretty and intelligent.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

John Zuras aw, shucks! Thank you!

@johnzuras6378

2 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter you are welcome. Hope you are doing well.

I start my first session this Friday I’m a little nervous but this video gave me so much hope for the future

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Excited for you! Good luck!

Thanks so much for posting your experience. I, too, have struggled with depression for most of my adult life and have tried many of the drugs out there with some success. I’m finding that, as I’m getting older, the meds aren’t working as well and some of the things you’ve described like brain fog and the inability to focus have occurred. The meds keep me from any major depression but the brain fog is almost just as crippling. My provider is checking to see if my insurance will cover the TMS treatments. Again, thank you for taking the time to share.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

I'm excited for you! You're probably about to feel a lot better soon (soon like, after several weeks of treatment, but in the scheme of things, soon!) TMS changed my life. Good luck!

@odintalks

2 жыл бұрын

Do you check your testosterone levels?

@buddy_lebowski

2 жыл бұрын

@@odintalks testosterone levels have been low for years. I did take testosterone for over a year but it had no real benefit to me so I stopped it.

@odintalks

2 жыл бұрын

@@buddy_lebowski find a good endo and take some Blood work, i see in TRT real Life changes

@chengwang4173

2 жыл бұрын

Did your brain fog finally go away? I have 6 weeks antidepressants and also brain fog. I don't know it came from my insomnia or med. I quitted med a week ago. I will have my first TMD tomorrow

Thank you for sharing.

I'm stoked gonna do it!! yeah that whole thing about it being a job trying to manage depression that's some real talk right there. I refuse to live my life that way, unfortunately I lost my momtwo major depression and other conditions at the age of 59 not too long ago... I'm Happy for you, keep up the hard work keep your diet and check your supplements on point, reading and writing and a good support group and you're going to have an amazing life God bless you and yours. How are you doing now?? You're very pretty btw!!!

@HookerTheWriter

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope it works great for you. Since this video, I got a bit depressed again twice, got TMS again, and I feel great.

@JennMartinello

3 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter that's awesome! Thank you for your response. I'm sorry you got depressed again I hope it wasn't because of the pandemic and all. I'm going to keep fighting so you can fighting too!!!

This is the best. ❤️

I am TMS technician, I see positive things everyday with patients!!

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful! Definitely got to know my technicians :) Spent a lot of time with them.

@shaynebaca

Жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter yeah it’s really cool. We see them daily!

Man, I’m only up to Week 7 in the video and she sounds so different then at the start. Amazing. I’m currently at her beginning point and just felt everything she was saying. I just want to thank her for doing this video so others can get an idea of the TMS and if it could help others.

Thanks for putting yourself out there, and posting this. I just started TMS after a lifetime of depression. I am hopeful to get results like yours. Best regards.

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Excited for you! I hope you start feeling results soon.

@callforhealing9842

2 жыл бұрын

How are you Jose?

@koliver3511

2 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter how are you now after two years? No more depression? I am looking to try the TMS for my anxiety. But scared of the side effects and not fully cure my anxiety. Hope you can reply back me.

@laurakennedy4429

2 жыл бұрын

Hi José Carlos, did you go thru the treatment , how do you feel ?

@PermanentSuspects

2 жыл бұрын

How are you Jose?

Hi Kristin, I am glad that you were able to benefit from this treatment! I have a relative that has been struggling with an anxiety disorder which eventually lead to depression. It beaks my heart seeing her battle through her tough journey. Would you recommend this treatment given that medications alone are not really benefiting all that much? (I understand that we should consult a medical professional but I also value your opinion nearly two years post-treatment).

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely! It works for most people and has no side effects. If it's available to your relative, it's worth looking into.

Thanks for posting this. I'm trying to get my insurance onboard with covering this treatment. I know it doesn't work for everybody but I'll gladly give it a whirl. Things have been dark for a long time. Brain fog, fatigue, zoning out, and memory problems are probably my biggest struggles. Did TMS help with your brain fog? Your line about managing depression being a full-time job resonated. It is, and it's such a frustrating struggle.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

The TMS clinic should be making the case on your behalf. The insurance company will want to know that you've tried other things first, so tell them about every other drug you've taken, vitamins, alternative treatments, etc. I think if you can give them a long list of things you've tried, they'll be more likely to say yes. And yes, TMS helped with brain fog. I was absolutely zoning out, totally checked out of life. Sometimes the brain fog made it difficult for me to solve relatively simple problems or follow a list of directions. I think the brain fog really was caused by depression. I hope it works for you! Never stop trying. You'll find something that works.

@cospitoj8562

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your response. I definitely have a long list of things that I've tried. If/when I get to start TMS, I'll comment back here.

I appreciate your vulnerability and documenting this. I'm at 21 out of 36 sessions and feeling pretty discouraged. No improvement and perhaps even a touch more despondent. They just increased my session from 3 to 8 minutes and using something called "double theta" pulses. I've been contemplating reaching for the "emergency exit" if this doesn't get better. It sounds like it took you at least 4 weeks to start to feel better tho, so that makes me hopeful. May you continue to attain your indigenous wellness.

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

TMS continues to work for weeks after treatment ends. It’s so hard to wait when you’re suffering, I know. If it doesn’t work, please try Spravato! I haven’t tried it yet but from what I understand it works very fast. In fact, if you are tempted by the “emergency exit” maybe you should ask about it now!

@yurih.5125

Жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter Thanks for the reply. I’ve completely withdrawn from friends and family and they don’t know how close I am to ordering a grip of sodium nitrate. Maybe I will ask about spravato. It’s supposed to be the best option for suicidal ideation. Thanks Kristen, I know you’ve been there and get it. It’s kind and thoughtful of you to take the time to reply and with sound advice!

@LauraRN713

Жыл бұрын

@@yurih.5125 How are you feeling?

@yurih.5125

Жыл бұрын

@@LauraRN713 Oh sluggish and melancholy. How about yourself?

@LauraRN713

Жыл бұрын

@@yurih.5125 Pretty much the same as you. I feel like I'm trying to walk through mud most of the time. I have times that I feel better and have a little more energy, but for the most part I'm very "blah", tired, no motivation, just "there". It takes all I have to go to work. I have the mapping for TMS tomorrow and then start treatments. What did they say when you told them you don't feel any better?

I start my tms treatment in the next few weeks. I've been suffering from depression since I was a little girl. Super nervous, excited, and hopeful. Happy to hear it worked for you!

@HookerTheWriter

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy for you! 🥳

This is so inspiring. I just finished week 4 of my TMS and definitely experienced that mid-treatment dip after week 3. But now after Week 4 I feel... dare I say good? Yeah maybe I dare. I'm also on wellbutrin and lamictol for anxiety. Thank you for sharing, I'm so glad I found this!

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy for you!

@jawknee4088

Жыл бұрын

I know this probably isn’t the best place to share, but I had a really weird reaction to lamictal. For some reason, one hour after taking my scheduled dose, I would enter this restless and horrifically depressed state where I had random muscle spasms and just couldn’t bear existing. I had to sleep right after taking it just so I could sleep through that part. Glad it works for you though, and back to the topic on hand, I hope you’ve been continuing to see improvements from TMS treatment eric. Its something I certainly want to try but my insurance doesn’t cover it at the moment :/

@ericernst399

Жыл бұрын

@@jawknee4088 it's been a godsend. I feel the best I've felt in decades. good luck in trying to get it covered

I just had my first treatment today, I’m extremely skeptical. Just like you, I have tried 20+ meds and alternative treatments with no luck. Your testimony means more to me than the other seemingly sponsored treatments; so thank you for sharing your story and I’m hopeful I get the same results. Fingers crossed

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@xrp_mexico8502

2 жыл бұрын

ZAC, HOW ARE YOU DOING? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.

@zacrussell4267

2 жыл бұрын

@@xrp_mexico8502 thanks for asking, my mood still feels the same. However, the drs say most people report feeling better during the 15th-22st session. Today was my 6th session due to the holiday.

@xrp_mexico8502

2 жыл бұрын

Hold on buddy, i am close to get my 14 yo boy to get this treatment here in México, maybe in a few weeks hope sooner, but i have faith that it will be lifechanging for you and him, keep it up and dont ever loose faith, i really wish you get better with this procedure, seems to me its worth the try.

@nasassa299

3 ай бұрын

​@@zacrussell4267hey has it worked ?

I just started TMS a little over a week ago. I have a very similar story to your Pre TMS one. Thanks so very much for sharing. I'm very worried that it won't help. I'm having a dip right now & have been worried sick. I'm hoping it helps me & I go up from here.

@HookerTheWriter

3 жыл бұрын

I want to ask if you're feeling better, but I know it'll probably take longer than that. Hang in there!

@AllAboutLyrics12

Жыл бұрын

Hope everything went well for you and your treatment was successful!!❤️

Hi Kristen! It's great to see such a change your mood from the tms! I appreciate you making this video as it gives me a little more hope aswell! I'll be starting next week! I hope you're well :)

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

HellsOnEarth thanks! I was kind of hoping I would be ecstatic in my final video, but I have something just as good- I feel like depression has gotten the hell out of my way and I can carry on with life in peace. ❤️

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

HellsOnEarth how’s it going?

@HellsOnEarth

5 жыл бұрын

Kristin Hooker Hello! Thank you for asking! I'm on my 17th treatment today and I am feeling good! It is quite a commitment to go in everyday and do the treatment but I feel like it's helping me aswell, I look forward to leaving the house everyday. It's not a massive difference but I feel it and that's what matters. Thanks so much for making this video and commenting! How are you going?

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

HellsOnEarth it’ll just keep getting better! That’s great to hear. I’m doing very well. ☺️

Hey very glad for you! So happy to see you smile at the end :) How you feel now always good? After one year ?

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

I had to go back for more after about 6 months or so. Now it's been about 6 months since my second round of TMS and I feel good! The Covid-19 situation has been stressful, but that stress actually has a reason- it's not like depression that comes out of no where. So, yeah, doing good!

@FatiFati1112

4 жыл бұрын

Kristin Hooker great 👍 The seconde round, is it much longuet then the first ?

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

@@FatiFati1112 The second round is lasting longer than the first.

Thanks for posting this video. It was truly encouraging bc I am with you. I suffered with depression for soooo long that I am just existing versus living. I am not sure what living is. I am in my 4th week of TMS and I don't see any difference right now. Maybe one day or two I feel different but it goes away. The meds make me sweat profusely so I am cutting back and they nest don't help that much. I am not sure if I have the wrong combination or what but I needed to hear some better news. I wonder if I need remapping? It was hard to get mapped in the first place and saw very little movement. The places I've been are new at this so I am hoping time will tell.

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

TMS is very gradual, so hang in there! I realized TMS had worked when one day I saw an acquaintance from a distance at Target and I decided to call out their name so I could say hi instead of avoiding them.

@ladyj5682

Жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter Thanks for the encouragement 🙏. I need it. I truly understand how sometimes the things we think are small, like simply talking to someone, are big things when you are in the hole of depression. Just brushing my teeth can b a win for me on some days. I am so praying that TMS will do great things for my life like it has yours and.so many others. Thanks for sharing your experience. I just learned about the "dip" and now I will keep in mind that remapping can occur to improve treatment. That helps alot to know that it is more options going through this. God bless you for being honest and bold sharing your story so publicly. It's inspiring

@LauraRN713

Жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter Oh I avoid people like the plague since my depression and anxiety have gotten worse. I finally reached out for help since my meds no longer seemed effective. I go for mapping tomorrow morning. I'm nervous about the whole experience, and nervous that it won't work. But what I'm more nervous about, and why I'm giving TMS a try, is that I will continue to have no motivation, sleep all the time, never want to talk to anyone, and feel like I'm walking through mud. I hope it helps! Thank you for your video, and I'm so happy for you.

Would be good to know if the results were from the TMS but regardless so happy for you that you've experienced such positive changes 😊

Yesterday was my first TMS session. Felt some second thoughts going in there and thinking about the time commitment considering my issues are more generalized anxiety but after the first session I did notice lucid dreaming and fewer obtrusive thoughts. What I'm really hopeful for is anxiety improvements because I'm mostly short of breath. It never ends.

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

Update later on how it goes!

about to start TMS. I really really hope i have the same outcome as you. Im 47 and have been fighting since i was 20

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

I have also fought for over 20 years. I really hope it works for you!

@ugurylmz5196

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck friend. Share results with us.

Hi Kristen, Thanks so much for this. I had my first TMS session last Friday and second today. Your video gave me hope.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I hope you feel better quickly. Hang in there!

@daveavakian9462

5 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter Thanks for your encouragement. I'll give you an update in about 4 months if that's ok.

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Avakian yes I would love to know how it turns out.

@daveavakian9462

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kristin, I just finished my 36th session and am absolutely feeling better. I have an agitated depression and my agitation is gone! I can still feel low but can manage it better. In 2 weeks I will be evaluated for TMS for OCD. I have a severe checking form of OCD. I know insurance won't cover it but I'll be taking a home equity loan if I can. I hope you are doing well. Thanks for being there. Dave

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

Dave Avakian I’m so glad you’re feeling better!

I am having same exact experience now. Six weeks no real difference so I asked for some help and social worker got information. I got remapped and upped dose and two more weeks. Also had a genetics test that said low in dopamine and two meds I am on my body doesn’t metabolize well. So going through some med changes again too. Thanks for sharing bc if it wasn’t for your video I wouldn’t have gotten remapped or additional treatments but I am skeptical at this point

I'm so glad that I found your channel, and love that the TMS worked for you. Regrettably, TMS made my depression worse, and I start ECT tomorrow. But before my first TMS session, you diary filled me with a lot of hope and love.

@diegolawlietgedge9673

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck. I hope you feel better. What would you say about your experience with TMS?

@robertkruzic8484

2 жыл бұрын

Don't give up Samuel. There is a treatment for everyone and you will find it. I just finished TMS and it has changed my life after years of torture. I had fluctuations during the treatment but it improved and worked. I hope you find the treatment that works for you. Stay strong brother!

@ugurylmz5196

2 жыл бұрын

I pray for you Samuel. We live this how bad thats why we can understand you. Our hearts are with you

Just hear to say i love you and im going to give this a try before i do some irreversible damage to myself or others

@HookerTheWriter

Жыл бұрын

Don’t give up! I know it’s not totally logical but I always believe something will work if I just keep trying.

Wow, wonderful. I am at the end of my second week of tms

@HookerTheWriter

9 ай бұрын

💐 keep it up! I hope you feel better soon!

You are WONDERFUL! love you, Kristen! xoxoxo your Die Softly sister, Val

I'm not on any pharmaceuticals for Depression, PTSD and anxiety. I take nutrients that support mental health which helps somewhat but needed something more. I feel very fortunate to have this chance to get back to being me. I have the same issues as you with reading, writing, etc. I'm able to read again, began exercising and is more present. Feeling much better... pleasantly surprised.

Thank you for sharing you experience this gives me hope actually glad you r happy again do you need maintainance therapy?

@HookerTheWriter

4 жыл бұрын

soufiane setli I’m starting twice monthly maintenance next month so I hopefully don’t relapse. I’ll be sure to update after a handful of months

You are blessed, so good to see your progress! You stopped with meds after Rtms or with meds?

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

I stayed on meds. I’ve learned that the combination of TMS and meds works for me

@leonvanlith3128

2 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter Thats great to hear. Im so desperate.. Im almost 3 years depressed, tried over 7 anti depressants...The only thing worked a little was wellbutrin with prozac...but prozac alone is not working now im waiting for option Rtms.....I feel my brain is so numb. I must wait till august....

@HookerTheWriter

2 жыл бұрын

@@leonvanlith3128 Whenever I'm in depression, it's so hard to imagine ever feeling good again, but I always get there eventually. Hang in there!

This is beautiful, you're so beautiful, and I miss your face

@HookerTheWriter

5 жыл бұрын

Talia, everything keeps getting better and better. I feel great! Miss you too!

Very impressive and hopeful! Just had Day 1... ⚡🧠

@HookerTheWriter

11 ай бұрын

🎉 I hope it works for you! Hang in there

Thank you for posting this video. I’m going to a consultation next week. I have severe generalized anxiety which is causing depression. I’m to the point I’ll try anything. My only concern is the cost. 😢

@HookerTheWriter

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you have insurance- I think it's typical for insurance to cover it. If not, maybe your doctor will work with you on the price. I know, TMS is a big commitment! I hope it goes well!

@joeferrell7671

3 жыл бұрын

@@HookerTheWriter I do have insurance so hopefully they pay for a good portion.