TMS Therapy
for bipolar disorder
If you are looking for ways to treat bipolar disorder, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the answer. Here are the benefits of TMS for bipolar disorder.
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THE SCIENCE
Understanding bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong neurological brain condition - but with the right treatment, symptoms can become far more manageable, whether through medication, therapy, or approaches like TMS.
2.8%
of Americans currently live with bipolar disorder.
4.4%
of Americans will experience bipolar disorder at some point in their lives.
80%
of cases involve serious impairment, with less than 20% considered moderate.
ECT or TMS
round out the range of treatment options, alongside medication and therapy.
SYMPTOMS
Common symptoms of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder causes an individual to swing between extreme highs (mania) and lows (depression). The frequency of these episodes varies for each person but can last several months.
This disorder is usually diagnosed during the late teens or early 20s. Once a person’s hormones begin to balance out, it becomes clearer that these high and low episodes are not just hormonal.
Manic episodes
Symptoms can vary between individuals but also between episodes.
Some common examples experienced during a manic episode include:
- Feelings of extreme happiness or ecstasy
- High energy levels
- Rapid speech
- Delusions (often of grandeur) and illogical thinking
- Hallucinations
- Sensation-seeking behavior that seems out of character
- Easily agitated
- An inability to concentrate
- Unable or unwilling to sleep
- Loss of appetite
Depressive episodes
A depressive episode is the opposite of a manic episode. But there is some overlap. The following are some common symptoms a person would experience during a depressive episode:
- Feelings of sadness, despair, and hopelessness
- Low energy levels
- Inability to focus
- Delusions and illogical thinking
- Experiencing hallucinations
- Suicidal thoughts
- Inability to sleep, including waking up early in the morning
- Loss of appetite
During a depressive state, an individual can benefit from the same strategies used by those with depression.
Is TMS Therapy right for you? Find out today!
A free consultation is all it takes to know for sure - no commitment, no pressure, just answers. Most patients are seen within the week.
THE BENEFITS
Why choose TMS Therapy
A safe, proven path to relief - without medication, downtime, or guesswork.
A safe option
No treatment option is without potential side effects, including therapy. However, TMS has been approved by the FDA, as side effects tend to be minimal. Even though their occurrence is rare, they can include:
- Checking compulsions
- Mental compulsions
- Repeating compulsions
- Cleaning compulsions
- Symmetry and ordering
Alternative to ineffective treatments
Although medication and therapy are the two most common treatment methods for bipolar disorder, many sufferers will fail to experience any significant benefits after either or both options. As such, Transcranial magnetic stimulation can offer an alternative approach.
Covered by major insurers
Transcranial magnetic stimulation may be a relatively recent approach to treating bipolar disorder, but it’s covered by most major health insurers. This includes Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, and many others.
Non-invasive nature
There’s no need for sedation during a TMS treatment as it doesn’t involve surgery or a painful procedure. There’s nothing you need to drink, swallow, or have injected before treatment. Sessions are over before you know it, as the average length is between 18 and 25 minutes.
LOCATIONS
Care close to home, across New York
With 10 locations across the Hudson Valley, Westchester, Long Island, the Capital Region, and Central New York, Clearwave care is closer than you may think.
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Most new patients are seen within the week.