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WHAT TYPE OF THERAPY IS BEST FOR OCD?

  If you’ve been diagnosed with OCD,  you may be wondering what type of therapy is best for you. There are many different types of therapy available, and it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the best therapy for OCD will vary depending on the individual.  However, at NeuroGlow, we specialize in ketamine infusion therapy: a cutting-edge therapy option that has been proven to be effective in reducing the symptoms of OCD. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: What Exactly Is It? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is one of the many mental health disorders. It causes sufferers to have unwanted and obsessive thoughts (obsessions) that lead them to perform repetitive behaviors (compulsions). OCD can be a debilitating disorder that significantly interferes with everyday life. It is estimated that OCD affects about two percent of the population. Severe OCD is often treated with medications like psychiatric...

What is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive treatment that involves using an attractive coil to influence your brain’s natural electrical activity. This treatment, first developed in 1985, now sees widespread use for a variety of mental health and brain-related conditions. Why would a magnet affect how my brain works? Transcranial magnetic stimulation relies on two basic principles of physics: electricity and magnetism. These two principles can also work cooperatively, and TMS relies on their ability to work together. The space surrounding a magnet is magnetically active, and a magnet’s influence in that space is known as the magnetic field. You can’t see it, but that space still shows the effects of the magnet at its center. When you bring a magnet near something that conducts electricity, the interaction between the conductive item and the magnetic field generates electricity. Read more