Posted by Twin leaf on December 6, 2011, at 6:20:07
In reply to transcranial magnetic stimulation reboots brain, posted by poser938 on December 6, 2011, at 3:42:54
It is supposed to give a jump-start to the brain's metabolism in the left frontal area and also to normalize the functioning of the hippocampus (lowering HPA over activity and thus excessive cortisol, which is very toxic to the hippocampus, and encouraging the birth of new cells - about 2000 new cells are created daily in the hippocampus during health, but this ceases during major depressive episodes).
If you are one of the 60% whom TMS helps (as I am), it can be a wonderful treatment. But most everyone needs repeat treatments (every few weeks or months) and the cost can become a major issue.
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