TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. This therapy uses magnetic fields to stimulate or activate certain nerve cells in your brain that are related to depression.
To understand how this treatment works, imagine that your brain’s signals are like your favorite website on the internet. Normally, all types of signals should reach you, including feelings of happiness and satisfaction. When you have depression, however, it’s like your favorite website crashes, and any happy signals fade.
TMS therapy helps to “wake up” areas of your brain that are underactive. This is like getting your favorite website up and running again. When things in the brain are working smoothly, it’s possible to feel more happiness, energy, and a positive outlook.
