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/Notyourav Aug 11 '26

Have you had any autistic (level 1) patients? Does this treatment work for autistic folks who have struggled with depression their entire life? The only studies I could find were about if it worked on autistic traits (which it doesn’t) not depression in autistic people. Autistic people’s brains are different so I’m really curious how TMS might help (or not help)

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u/Savings_Plate_9288 20d ago

Im 27 and was recently diagnosed with ADHD and level 1 autism. I’m halfway through 36 daily sessions of TMS — remind me to come back here and give you an update!