Psychiatrists often default to medications over TMS due to familiarity, limited training, and logistical concerns. Raising awareness can help make TMS a more accessible and earlier treatment for depression.

With MDD, the brain can get “stuck” in certain thought patterns, and poor sleep makes it worse. It’s harder to shake off negative thoughts or be present in the moment. Imagine if every little problem felt bigger and every worry felt heavier—over time, it wears us down.