u/corrosivejack

I’ve had 9 sessions so far. We have reached 100% strength but apparently it goes up to 120%. I’m doing well. I don’t have any side effects besides sometimes a very mild headache that will go away with Advil. I don’t feel any more or less fatigued, but I was already a very sleepy person. There was a little pain during today’s treatment (my first at 100%) but I told my technician. she adjusted the helmet and everything felt normal after that. it still feels like an angry woodpecker, but it doesn’t hurt, just mild discomfort. Still feeling positive. I’ve noticed a change in my mood, but I think that’s because my Trintillex is kicking in. Ill report in after week three. Good luck everyone! :-)

Hardest part is waking up at 7AM, lol. Sessions are getting easier. I’m doing the depression one right now, but my tech mentioned getting me mapped for the anxiety/ocd one. I was looking for a rubber straw to put in my mouth for jaw clenching. Something removable so I could still talk and distract myself. I couldnt find one in store, but I did find a baby teether toy shaped like a little carrot. Very fun, very whimsical.

I started treatment today, and had a really intense vasovagal response. I’m worried that I will have one everytime and won’t be allowed to do it anymore. has anyone else experienced this? I faint during a lot of medical procedures.

I am very scared, hopeful, but scared.