“They give you this nine-question quiz every time you see the doctor.  On a scale of 0 being the best, to 27 being the worst, I had scored consistently between 20 and 24 for decades.  I felt and looked dead inside.  I had no sparkle in my eyes, and I was just going through the motions to be able to pay the bills.  I cried almost 24/7 for no reason and it was disconcerting to everyone.  I just didn’t care anymore.

When my six weeks were up and I had finished my six maintenance sessions over the following two months, I was a new person, or better yet, the old person I had once been.  My quiz score on my last day was 4. I thought I’d never see a number that low ever again.  I would do the ‘Brain Magnets’ a hundred times over even if my insurance hadn’t covered it. Now I tell everyone I know who has been struggling with severe depression to talk to their doctor about TMS because if it could help me, I am sure it could help anyone.  I thank Dr. Handoo and the TMS techs at PAKC for giving my life back to me and my family.”

                                                                           41 years old, Kansas City, MO

“I suffered from Major Depressive Disorder for over 20 years.  After trying over 13 medications, often times taking multiple medications at a time in various combinations, I found Dr. Handoo who told me about TMS therapy.  When I started TMS I scored 14 on a PHQ-9. I had no energy, no interest in daily activities, trouble sleeping, severe mood swings, excessive anger, and strained relationships.  TMS is a lifesaving, life altering experience. It works! It is simple, painless, and the best treatment for depression I have ever received. My family and I started to notice improvement in my depression after just 2 weeks. By the end of 6 weeks I felt amazing! Never in my life had I felt so free from depression! I had more energy, was sleeping better, had no mood swings, no anger issues.  I was interested in activities and hobbies again and my relationships improved.  My PHQ-9 score was ZERO, a score I have NEVER had in my life! I went from 3 anti-depression medications to 1. TMS changed my life, it saved my life.”

                                                                           40 years old, Independence, MO

 
"TMS saved my life. I had tried every antidepressant under the sun and was still having suicidal thoughts. I was resigned to the fact that I would probably kill myself in the next five years or so. I had just been transferred to PAKC and met Dr. Handoo. He had me try a few more antidepressants with little success and eventually mentioned TMS to me. I initially thought, ‘oh no way, that sounds scary and painful and I know that I'm a huge wuss when it comes to pain,’ but I did some research and found that it's completely painless! So I agreed to try it, thinking it would be another failed attempt at making me lose this depression. I went and braced myself for pain but to my surprise there was none! About a month in, I started noticing that I wasn't planning my death anymore. Later on, with the help of the same medicine I'd been on, I was able to start a new job and work more, something I never would have been able to do before. I feel pretty normal most of the time, and while I still feel a little low every now and again, it's more like a gnat and less like an ostrich if that makes sense. TMS forever!"

35 years old, Kansas City, MO

"TMS saved my life and gave me a life worth living. I had tried quite a few different antidepressants that either didn't work or had very unpleasant side effects. I've suffered from severe depression and anxiety since childhood so I never really knew any other way of living. When I first started seeing Dr. Handoo I felt hope with him because he really listened and understood what my problems were. I was nervous and hesitant to start because I associated TMS with electric shock therapy (They are not even slightly similar). The TMS treatments had no negative/any side effects for me. I noticed a change at about session 16 or 17 when I had a dream in color for the first time of my life. I had never had a dream in color and I literally woke up with tears because it was so vivid and beautiful. TMS has lifted this fog out of my life, I can think clearly and rationally now, and I am able to go back to doing things I love to do. The TMS has even eased a lot of my PTSD symptoms from some trauma I experienced. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Handoo for recommending TMS to me and getting me started on it. The techs are so kind and they are a huge source of support that want you to succeed. I recommend TMS to anyone I know with depression because it will change your life, save your life, and give you a life worth living. "

28 years old, Gardner, KS

"I’m 30 years old and I’ve suffered with depression and anxiety my whole life. At first when Dr. Handoo suggested TMS I was skeptical, but it has literally changed my life. The treatment doesn’t hurt, more of a loud clicking noise and a tapping on your head. The technicians and Dr. Handoo truly work miracles. I have gone from a PHQ-9 score of 25 down to 0 and this is the best my depression has ever been since I was a kid. I never knew life could be this great and full of happiness! If medications aren’t working contact Dr. Handoo and his staff, they are the BEST!"

30 years old, Shawnee, KS