Tms is transcranial magnetic stimulation
and is a relatively new and safe way to
treat depression. The idea is to send a
magnetic charge to the left prefrontal
cortex in hopes to reestablish activity in
that region. Most people with depression
have an abnormality in the activity of
their left prefrontal cortex and that
includes slower brainwaves and decreased
blood flow. The left pfc controls the
amygdala, which is the almond shaped area
in the brain that is responsible for our
fight or flight system. The left pfc is
also linked with having positive thoughts,
while an overactive right pfc will produce
negative thoughts (and when the left pfc
is underaroused the right is usually
overaroused). Anyway, I was wondering if
anyone knows of someone who has had tms
treatments? It sounds very promising to
me.
