Why TMS and Spravato Are Changing the Game with Depression Treatment

If depression meds haven’t worked well for you-or the side effects were too much-you’re not alone. Luckily, there are new options that make a big difference: TMS and Spravato. At Linden Point Clinical, we’re seeing real hope with these treatments.

Traditional antidepressants can come with tough side effects-weight gain, sleep issues, stomach problems, and more. Many people stop taking them because of this. That’s where TMS and Spravato can provide a different option when standard treatments are too tough to tolerate.

• TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation): Non-invasive, no meds needed. The main side effects are mild headaches or scalp discomfort at the site.  Both of these tend to fade quickly. With either treatment there is no weight gain, no sexual side effects, and no brain fog. Most people feel totally fine after their session.

• Spravato (esketamine nasal spray): Works differently from standard pills. It’s given in the clinic and watched closely. Some people feel a bit dizzy or “floaty” for a short time, but it wears off fast and you’re safe the whole time.

With regular antidepressants, it can take weeks or even months to feel better-if they work at all. TMS and Spravato can bring relief much sooner, sometimes within days.

• TMS: Gradual lift in mood over a few weeks, often noticeable by the second or third week.
• Spravato: Some clients feel shifts in mood within hours to days after a session. Longer lasting relief comes with ongoing treatments.

If you’ve tried lots of meds with little or no change-or just can’t handle more side effects-it’s time to talk about TMS or Spravato. These treatments are FDA approved for safety and effectiveness. With commercial insurance they are very affordable for most patients, though individual insurance plans will vary.