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Depression symptoms can impact every part of your life—school, work, relationships, friendships, and your overall well-being—often leaving you feeling isolated, alone, and misunderstood. Do you think you might have depression and wonder what the symptoms are? In this article, we will look at some of the most common signs of depression and how you can manage them more effectively.
If you want personalized medical advice and you are ready to explore a powerful treatment option to manage your depressive symptoms, consider scheduling a consultation with our specialist team at TMS of the Carolinas. We could help you get started with NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy to treat your depression.
Depression, also called major depressive disorder, is one of the most common mental health conditions. If you have been feeling stuck in a repetitive pattern of sadness and hopelessness, or losing interest in things you used to enjoy, you might be dealing with depression.
If that sounds familiar, you are definitely not alone. In the United States, nearly 21 million adults—about 8.4 percent of the population—go through at least one major depressive episode every year. Depression can affect anyone, no matter your age, gender, or background.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with symptoms of depression, it is really important to reach out for help from a mental health professional as soon as possible. Depression is a real, treatable condition, and getting professional support can make all the difference. Our mental health consultants at TMS of the Carolinas are specialists in treating mental health conditions, such as depression and anxious depression, and we could help guide you on your path to wellness.
A professional, medical diagnosis of depression typically involves experiencing a persistent depressed mood or reduced interest in your daily activities, in addition to at least four of the following symptoms:
While these are the most common signs of depression, this is not a full list—your physician might have different criteria during your diagnosis.
Many people believe that, as most symptoms are psychological in nature, depression is a psychological condition. However, it is actually a physical condition that impacts your brain function on a biological level. Research and brain imaging studies show depression to be linked to structural abnormalities in the brain, impacting its function in areas that control and regulate your mood, emotion, and behavior.
If you are looking for a safe and effective way to manage your depressive symptoms, NeuroStar TMS therapy could be the solution you have been searching for. The therapy works by using magnetic pulses to target areas of the brain that are involved in depression, particularly your mood, emotion, and behavior. NeuroStar TMS therapy is an entirely non-invasive treatment with no downtime. To find out if NeuroStar TMS is right for you, book a consultation with our medical team at TMS of the Carolinas today.
The first step in regaining control of your depression is recognizing that you may have depression symptoms. Our specialists could help you get started on your journey to managing your depression with NeuroStar TMS therapy—the #1 physician-recommended treatment of its kind for depression and anxious depression.
Schedule your one-on-one consultation with TMS of the Carolinas today to discover if NeuroStar TMS therapy is right for you.
NeuroStar Indication Statement:
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
Important Safety Information
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
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