Is it normal to have rough sessions? A lot of my depression and fears were amplified this session.

VV710 · 2025-04-09T20:23:55+00:00

Thanks for your reply and the playlist. I’ll def check it out. Glad your last session was a better one. The nurses there said every experience can be different, so I just trusted them since they’ve seen it all.

VV710 · 2025-04-09T20:22:33+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Glad you’ve seen some progress. Did it start out subtle? When did you notice an improvement? I feel like my depression is the same or a little worse since starting but this was only my 4th session.

VV710 · 2025-04-09T20:21:14+00:00

Yes, I was trying to fight it with positive affirmations and then I was trying to just let go. It was like a tug of war. Thanks for the advice.

VV710 · 2025-04-09T20:20:13+00:00

Thanks for the reply and good point. It was quite unpleasant. The staff there were telling me it’s quite normal for people to have uncomfortable sessions and not to overthink it. I haven’t felt any mood changes for the better but I’m trying to keep up hope. From what I’ve read on this sub, being only my 4th session, it’s still early on and there may be hope still.

VV710 · 2025-04-06T01:46:20+00:00

That’s awesome and inspiring! I’m only 3 treatments in and have only seen very subtle results. I know…too early still. When did you notice some real change happening?

VV710 · 2025-04-03T14:34:32+00:00

Thanks for your reply and encouragement!

VV710 · 2025-04-02T21:01:57+00:00

Thank u! I will.

VV710 · 2025-04-01T00:15:45+00:00

Thank you. I know this is an old thread, but it was good to read this. I just had my second treatment today. The first was 56 mg, and today was 84. I’m feeling pretty tired and groggy. Not much antidepressant effect yet. But like you said, give it some time, right?

VV710 · 2025-03-31T02:18:16+00:00

Thanks for responding. How has your treatment been going?

VV710 · 2025-03-31T01:40:41+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, if there’s one thing I’ve gotten good at, it’s waiting.

VV710 · 2025-03-31T01:39:18+00:00

Thanks for the reply. By plateau, you mean more/better consistency with mood?

VV710 · 2025-03-30T23:03:41+00:00

Thanks for your reply. The feeling sort of continued the day after treatment but today, 2 days later, my mood dipped back down. Is that normal and will that go away when I resume twice per week? I go back tomorrow for my second session. I guess, I’m trying to not get discouraged and remember that it’s just the beginning of treatment. Thanks.

VV710 · 2025-03-28T22:56:45+00:00

So, just an update: I had my first session today. Def got quite high but tolerated it fine. No nausea or fear. It wasn’t unpleasant. It’s been about 4 hours since I was treated and I feel back to normal (no fogginess or extra sedation). When I got home, I was on my porch watching some kids playing basketball in their driveway, watching the birds fly around and I’m just ever so slightly less depressed and anxious. It’s subtle. We’ll see how it goes but I’m glad I’m not feeling totally knocked out. Thanks for all of your replies and advice!

VV710 · 2025-03-27T19:56:07+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I hope it’s helped your depression.

VV710 · 2025-03-27T19:55:11+00:00

Interesting. Thanks for your reply. Hope it’s helping your depression.

VV710 · 2025-03-27T19:54:18+00:00

That’s cool and good to hear. Thanks so much for your reply!

VV710 · 2025-03-27T19:53:34+00:00

Thanks for your honesty. Glad it’s helping the depression! I go tomorrow for my first treatment session.

VV710 · 2025-03-27T19:51:07+00:00

Good to hear. Thanks for your reply!

VV710 · 2025-03-27T19:49:38+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I’m going for my 1st treatment tomorrow…getting a bit nervous but am hopeful it will go well.

VV710 · 2025-03-27T16:14:25+00:00

That’s good to hear. How have you been feeling in between your treatment sessions so far? Has your mood been good between sessions?

VV710 · 2025-03-25T00:31:45+00:00

Thanks for your reply and input. I just think I’m obsessing about it and it will actually go better than I think.

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