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TMS for Anxiety

TMS for Anxiety
TMS for Anxiety Anxiety is a common mental health disorder, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer. Here’s what you need to know about TMS for anxiety. Article Contents What is Anxiety? Considering treatment for anxiety? Learn more how TMS for anxiety works, what to expect and who can benefit from it. Yet, what is anxiety? Modern life is full of stress. From work to maintaining a social life to family obligations and more, most of us have an overflowing schedule. A natural response our bodies
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TMS Therapy Success Rate

TMS Therapy Success Rate
TMS Therapy Success Rate Article Contents What is TMS? Before going into TMS therapy success rate, it is important to understand what TMS is. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive procedure used to stimulate the nerve cells in the brain. TMS treatment is used for those who suffer from neurological disorders as a way to reduce the symptoms that they feel. As a treatment for neuro disorders, TMS is making waves, with a lot of successful cases that are behind the high success rate. Typically, TMS
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Quarantine Fatigue: 6 Ways to Protect Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Quarantine Fatigue: 6 Ways to Protect Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While the United States continues to struggle with the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), people in every single state face a fear of the unknown and a stark change in how we go about our daily lives in a way that keeps us all safe. This type of social isolation, only going out for necessary errands and keeping a distance from others, can be incredibly stressful. This is particularly true for people in recovery from substance use addiction or those living with mental health
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Famous People With Bipolar Disorder: 8 Celebs Coping With Bipolar

Celebrities and Famous People With Bipolar Disorder
Though everyone experiences mood swings from time to time, people struggling Bipolar Disorder (BD) live with dramatic shifts that can affect their energy, behavior and ability to think clearly. Because it can impact anyone, it should come as no surprise there are many celebrities and famous people with Bipolar Disorder who have been able to succeed while coping with it. The extremely high highs, and desperately low lows of bipolar are sometimes referred to as mania and depression. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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Lexapro and Weed: Can Marijuana & Antidepressants Be Used Together?

Lexapro and Marijuana
Considering the amount of antidepressant prescriptions physicians give out every day and the growing availability and legality of smoking marijuana, there’s zero doubt that a vast number of folks are using both Lexapro and weed or other antidepressants at the same time. Whether it’s safe to mix antidepressants and weed is a serious concern because both drugs can have long-term effects on brain chemistry, mood, and overall mental health. Thirty-three states, plus the District of Columbia, have now passed laws generally legalizing pot in
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Trauma: The Forgotten Partner of Substance Abuse Disorder

Trauma and Substance Abuse Disorder
It’s true that Trauma is the forgotten partner of substance abuse disorder. Most people who suffer from substance abuse disorder have dealt with some form of trauma in their lives, such as: Childhood trauma Physical abuse Emotional abuse PTSD Rape victims Neglect Homelessness and many more… These types of trauma may not necessarily be the cause of the substance abuse disorder, but it is most definitely a mitigating factor in it. Some detox or residential treatment programs can be effective in helping clients overcome
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TMS for Depression

TMS
It is estimated that 322 million people across the globe live with depression. While there are many effective treatments for depression, some methods may be invasive or ineffective for treating each individual. Although treatment modalities are on a trial-and-error basis, it can be discouraging to see little to no improvement after seeking help. But, an innovative approach, using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), combined with other forms of therapy, may help a wide range of people dealing with depression. Understanding Depression There are different types
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The Evolution of Neurofeedback

PTSD and Addiction
Overcoming addiction can be a daunting feat and for generations, there has been a traditional set of tools to treat these issues. While therapy or detox can be effective, a newer, transformative technique has been incorporated into the recovery process (and embraced by sites like Psychology Today). Some studies reveal that Neurofeedback can improve the rate of abstinence as well as improve the lives of people facing depression, insomnia, PTSD and addiction. As mentioned, Psychology Today published a thorough case study on the benefits of neurofeedback therapy and
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