For more than two decades, Tia’s life was overshadowed by severe depression and anxiety. Starting mental health treatment in her early 20s, she tried countless medications and therapies, yet found little relief. “I was stuck in my house,” Tia recalls. “I couldn’t go anywhere. I had trouble sleeping. I didn’t want to engage with people. I didn’t know this type of treatment existed until my therapist told me I was treatment-resistant and suggested Deep TMS.”
Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (Deep TMS) is a non-invasive treatment for depression and other mental health challenges. It was suggested to Tia as a last resort after traditional methods failed. Initially apprehensive, Tia hesitated, influenced by outdated notions of mental health treatments. “You see in the movies, where people are in shock therapy… lobotomies,” she explains. “That’s where my mind went, but it’s nothing like that. Once I researched it and found out it was non-invasive, I felt a little better, but I was still apprehensive until probably the first week into treatment.”
Tia’s experience with Deep TMS quickly exceeded her expectations. “When you first go in, they fit you with a helmet and start the process. It’s a little intimidating, but it doesn’t hurt,” she says. “You hear a loud tapping sound, but it’s more pressure than anything. You could definitely see the changes quickly.”
Throughout her journey, Tia credits the supportive staff at Brook Lane for helping her stay motivated and confident. “Everybody was really nice,” she says. “I loved Dr. Fawaz. He was one of my biggest cheerleaders during the time. He said I was glowing halfway through. The staff made the entire experience so much easier.”
Within weeks, Tia began noticing remarkable shifts. After months of being housebound by overwhelming anxiety, she was finally able to venture outside. “I was finally able to leave my house – on purpose!” she shares. “Before this, I would get fully ready to go somewhere, stand at the back door, and break down crying. Now, I can leave on my own.”
The transformation didn’t stop there. Halfway through the six-week treatment, Tia found herself rediscovering joy and motivation. “I started planning trips, doing my hair, and getting my nails done,” she says. “I don’t know if it’s the routine of coming every day or if this is really working, but now I want to do things.”
Since completing her treatment, Tia has embraced a renewed sense of freedom and clarity. “Everything completely changed,” she reflects. “I’ve taken three trips this summer and participate in my grandkids’ activities. I’m mentally more efficient, and things are a lot clearer. If I had known about this or if it was available years ago, my life would have been so different.”
To others considering Deep TMS, Tia’s message is clear: “Do it yesterday. Do it immediately. It’s well worth it.”
Her experience stands as a testament to the life-changing potential of Deep TMS, supported by the team at Brook Lane. This innovative treatment has helped Tia break free from decades of mental health challenges and embrace a brighter, more fulfilling future.
