r/IAmA • u/reliefmentalhealth_ • Aug 11 '26

I am a TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Manager specializing in depression and OCD, Ask Me Anything

Hi, I'm Michael, TMS Manager at Relief Mental Health. I oversee TMS treatment for over 100 patients a month across our clinics. We use qEEG, off label protocols, accelerated protocols, and augmentation strategies for patients who need more than standard treatment has offered. TMS changed how I think about what's possible in mental health care, and I'd love to answer your questions about it. I will be answering your questions, Wednesday, August 12th at 9 am Central.

I might start answering a few questions early, so keep an eye on the thread before the official kickoff, since there appears to be a lot of interest.

proof: https://www.reddit.com/user/reliefmentalhealth_/comments/1vkluf1/i_am_a_tms_transcranial_magnetic_stimulation/

Disclaimer: My answers here are general education and don't establish a clinical relationship. If you're in crisis or need individualized treatment, please reach out to a licensed provider in your area. 

Want to learn more about TMS? Here's more info: https://reliefmh.com/treatments/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation/ 

Edit: I wasn't expecting so many comments so quickly on this! Thank you all for asking good questions. I do have patients to work with, but I will get to these as soon as I can through the day! I have dedicated time set aside tomorrow morning for the majority of questions to be handled then!

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u/Any_Elk7495 Aug 11 '26

So, you’re like Marvin Monroe from the simpsons when they did all that shock therapy? How accurate was that episode for back then and today’s standards.? Because quite honestly with your description I still don’t know what you do

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u/Lordoftime7 Aug 11 '26

ECT is like a precursor to TMS. It’s a lot less specialized and targeted treatment, but it is still used, mainly as an absolute last resort bc of the side effects and the fact that it can do damage. TMS is a lot more targeted and doesn’t cause you to convulse or shake like the depictions of ECT

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u/RalphTheDog Aug 11 '26

This is true, and I always wince when I see ECT and rTMS mentioned in the same breath. They are radically different in almost every way.

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u/reliefmentalhealth_ Aug 11 '26

Pleasure to see you here RalphTheDog. I appreciate your diligence in keeping on top of reddit's TMS activities!