Treating Depression and Other Illnesses Since 2011
Panic disorder can feel overwhelming — sudden, intense waves of fear, a racing heart, shortness of breath, and a sense that something terrible is about to happen.These episodes, called panic attacks, often strike without warning and can leave people feeling fearful of when the next one will come. Traditional treatments for panic disorder, such as …
When struggling with depression, finding the right treatment plan can sometimes feel overwhelming. For many, antidepressant medications bring relief. For others, medications alone aren’t enough. In recent years, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a powerful therapy — especially when combined thoughtfully with medication management. If you’re considering TMS and wondering whether you should …
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Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that gradually steals memories, cognitive abilities, and independence. For those facing the early stages of Alzheimer’s, there is often a strong desire to slow the decline — to hold onto clarity, memory, and function for as long as possible. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet, emerging treatments …
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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For those seeking recovery, traditional treatments like therapy, medication, and support groups can be life-changing, but they aren’t always enough on their own.A promising new tool offers hope: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). TMS is already well-established as an effective, …
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Mental health and suicidal ideation Thoughts of suicide, also called suicidal ideation, are often linked to severe mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It has also been linked to personality disorders, psychoses, and certain life factors, including: Ongoing chronic pain, physical health problems and disability Loneliness and isolation Grief …
TMS brings new hope for people with depression and anxiety Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is emerging as one of the most promising new therapies for the treatment of anxiety and depression. Of all the mental health disorders, these two are the most common. Recent statistics (2023) show that in the United States alone, around 33% …
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, causes considerable anxiety and has also been implicated in depressive illness. People with OCD struggle with persistent unwanted thoughts. Alongside this, they often experience a compulsion to repeatedly carry out behaviors to reduce the amount of anxiety they feel around their obsessions. Many people with OCD …
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How Specialized Transcranial Magnetic Resonance Therapy can help The number of people receiving a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing rapidly. This increase has led to a renewed interest in therapies that may help individuals manage their symptoms. ASD is a developmental condition that is often discovered in childhood with the most common …
Treating Depression and Other Illnesses Since 2011
Southern Colorado TMS Center 3630 Sinton Rd , Colorado Springs, CO 80907
John L Fleming, MD, DLFAPA
Medical Director
Joe Hammock, PhD, MA
Clinical Director
Melissa Hammock, MA, MEd, LMFT
Services Director
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