36 treatments, a lifetime of possibilities.
What to expect - week by week
Day 1-5
- Eablish a new routine - Meet and gain comfort with the office staff and your treater(s) - Acclimate to the feeling of treatment * You may experience a mild headache, which can be relived with Tylenol. This is common.
Day 6-10
- Relax in your treatment routine - Build trust in the relationship with your Dauntless Team - Become accustomed to begin in the treatment chair *Regardless of what you are feeling it is important to continue coming to treatment for the best chance of long-term effects. It is like finishing a course of antibotics.
Day 11-25
- Hear that your friends and family may notice positive changes in you - Deepen awareness of your feelings and behaviors - Perceive improvements in your energy and focus *You may have felt positive changes that begin to fade, described as a "dip" or plateau. This is normal.
Day 26-30
- Notice a greater sense of motivation - Have more resiliency when facing everyday challenges -Probably question the need for continued treatments due to current response *Your treater can make adjustments for an improved experience.
Day 31-36
- Experience significant relief from depression symptoms - Feel pride for advocating for yourself and completing 36 treatments - Continue noticing new improvements for a period of time following your final treatment *It is common to wonder what to expect after the completion of NeuroStar TMS treatment. Outlining a plan for continued care and engagement with your practice is encouraged.
Our patients reports increased improvement when engaged in the following:
Patients have reported that the following activities benefited them throughout their NeuroStar journey:
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